Former President Donald Trump faced mockery on social media after a video surfaced, showing apparent supporters dispersing during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The incident, captured on February 19, 2024, has reignited discussions about Trump’s popularity and the impact of his ongoing legal battles.
The video, which gained over 290,000 views on various social media platforms, depicts Trump addressing what appears to be a thinly populated room, with empty seats outnumbering attendees. Commentary accompanying the video suggests that even staunch supporters of Trump, known as MAGA Republicans, chose to leave rather than listen to his speech.
Trump’s recent legal troubles include a New York judge ordering him to pay $354.4 million in a civil fraud case, accusing him of inflating his assets to deceive lenders. This judgment adds to the $83.3 million he was ordered to pay writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit, following a previous $5 million judgment against him in the same case.
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The video shows individuals standing up and exiting the seating area, emphasizing the lackluster attendance at the event. Trump’s remarks in the video are largely unintelligible, drowned out by the background noise of people moving and conversing.
This incident follows Trump’s appearance at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia, where he unveiled his “Never Surrender” high-top sneakers priced at $399. Despite the hefty price tag, these sneakers have fetched exorbitant sums on resale sites.
While Trump remains the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination, the video has fueled speculation about his diminishing popularity. His only Republican challenger, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, faces challenges, with a recent poll indicating overwhelming support for Trump among South Carolina Republicans.
The poll from Emerson College and The Hill shows 58 percent of respondents expressing their intent to back Trump in the primary, compared to just 35 percent for Haley. Despite Trump’s legal issues and the apparent waning interest in his public appearances, he maintains a strong position in the GOP race.
