Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Racine, Wisconsin. Photo Credit: Jim Watson via Getty Images
A recent report by HuffPost on Monday, June 24, 2024, has revealed an unexpected moment at a Donald Trump rally in Wisconsin. Jason Selvig, a prankster known for engaging with Trump supporters, recounted a surprising encounter during an interview with MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin over the weekend.
Selvig, a member of the Good Liars comedy duo, shared his experience at the rally. “I do wanna say something truly shocking that happened this week at a Trump rally in Wisconsin,” he stated. He and his comedy partner, Davram Stiefler, have long been documenting the conspiracy theories often discussed at Trump gatherings. However, this encounter stood out.
Selvig recounted, “I talked to a Trump supporter and I said, ‘Who won the 2020 election?’ and they said, ‘Joe Biden won it fair and square.’ And, I kid you not, that was the first time I have ever heard that at a Trump rally. That is how ingrained ‘the big lie’ is with Trump supporters.”
This admission was surprising, given the widespread acceptance of election conspiracy theories among Trump’s base. The phrase “the big lie” refers to the debunked claims about the 2020 election outcome, which have been persistently promoted by Trump and his allies.
A man dressed as Uncle Sam stands atop a chair as former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Waukesha expo center Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
These falsehoods have deeply permeated the beliefs of many of Trump’s supporters, making Selvig’s encounter particularly notable.
Former President Donald Trump’s rally in Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, marked his third visit to the state this year and his first since being convicted on 34 counts in a New York hush money trial. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, this rally was significant not only because of Trump’s legal troubles but also because it took place less than a month before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. During the convention, Trump is expected to be formally nominated for president, despite his recent legal challenges.
Trump’s previous comments about Milwaukee, where he labeled it a “horrible city,” have drawn sharp criticism from state Democrats, adding to the already polarized political climate in Wisconsin. The state played a crucial role in the 2020 election.
The rally was held in Racine, a city located about 30 miles south of Milwaukee. Racine County had a mixed voting record in the 2020 presidential election, with 52% of the votes going to Trump and 47% to Biden.
Selvig’s revelation underscored the persistent hold of these false narratives among Trump’s base. His account was shared in a tweet by Mohyeldin, highlighting the rarity of such admissions within these circles.
