Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump, known for his lively and well-attended campaign rallies, took a swipe at the “Lamestream Media” on Wednesday, accusing them of spreading lies about the size of the crowds. Some images shared online from his recent events seemed to show empty seats, prompting speculation that the turnout might not be as large as claimed.
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But Trump, never one to back down from a fight, took to his Truth Social platform to set the record straight. He declared that the “fake news” media was trying to deceive people by taking photos of areas and seats that were once occupied but had opened up as people shuffled around to get closer to the stage. According to Trump, the media would then use these images to falsely claim that his arenas weren’t full or that he didn’t have a sellout crowd.
Trump contended that these claims were baseless, as his events always drew massive crowds due to his pro-America agenda. He insisted that thousands of people were turned away because demand exceeded the capacity of the venues. Trump argued that the media’s lack of credibility was causing many news organizations to fail, and they should recognize the impact of his movement and acknowledge the truth.
The former president’s comments were met with little surprise given the media’s history of distorted coverage and fact-checking controversies. Despite leaving office, Trump still enjoys a considerable following, with several polls indicating that he would surpass President Joe Biden if he were to win the GOP primary race in the next general election. This contrast becomes even more ironic when considering the relatively lackluster attendance at Biden’s campaign events. The bigger picture, however, is not about crowd size or popularity polls, but rather the critical challenges facing the nation, such as inflation, border security, geopolitical conflicts, and rising crime rates, all of which need urgent attention.
As Trump gears up for the possibility of another presidential run in 2024, he remains a formidable figure in American politics, with a dedicated base of supporters. The media’s attempts to undermine his popularity by nitpicking crowd sizes are likely to be viewed as petty and inconsequential. With the country facing significant issues, Trump believes it’s time for the media to get on board with his pro-America movement and start reporting the truth.
