June 10th 2024.
Donald Trump, the former President, had a unique approach to garnering support for the upcoming presidential election. He believed that telling voters, “I don’t care about you. I just want your vote,” was the best way to rally them. This statement, although unconventional, was aimed at getting every single voter on his side.
On June 9, Trump addressed a crowd of potential voters in Las Vegas, where the heat was scorching and the conditions were dangerous. Despite the uncomfortable weather, he went out of his way to provide water for the participants and even allowed them to bring in umbrellas. He then encouraged the crowd to celebrate the “breeze” created by the fans. “Do you feel the breeze? I don’t want anybody going on me. We need every voter,” he declared.
His statement of not caring about the voters, but only wanting their vote, may have raised some eyebrows. However, it did not deter his fans from staying and supporting him. It is astonishing how one man can have such a strong and, some might say, toxic relationship with millions of people. This was pointed out by Marc Goldstein, who tweeted about the incident on June 9, 2024.
The temperatures in Sin City were sweltering, exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The Clark County Fire Department reported receiving a large number of heat-related medical calls. Six people had to be sent to the hospital while close to 30 others were treated on site at the rally. Trump, after stating that he was only joking with his remarks, announced that his campaign workers would provide assistance to anyone feeling “tired.” He even mentioned how everyone, including the U.S. Secret Service, was more concerned about the crowd's safety than his own. “They never mentioned me. I’m up here sweating like a dog. This is hard work,” he complained.
However, not everyone found his jokes amusing. Several critics took to social media to express their disapproval of his comments. Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta tweeted, “He’s finally telling the truth,” in response to Trump's statement.
Another Twitter user, @marc92gold, was surprised that people did not take Trump's remarks as a cue to leave. He tweeted, “Did his fans hear that and NOT walk out? How is it possible for one man to have an abusive, toxic relationship with millions?”
The rally in Nevada was Trump's second appearance since being found guilty of 34 counts in a hush-money scandal. Despite claiming that the weather was not as bad as he expected, the dry heat was not to be taken lightly. In fact, according to Newsweek, 11 people had to be hospitalized due to heat exhaustion after waiting in line for an indoor Trump rally in Phoenix on June 6. Some even fainted from the intense heat as temperatures reached 110 degrees.
However, for some, like Camille Lombardi, the discomfort was worth it as this was the first time she was seeing the former President in person. The retired nurse from Henderson, Nevada, said, “You know what? It’s worth it.” She also added, “Too bad it wasn’t indoors, but that’s OK.”
In related news, Charlamagne Tha God recently commented on the alleged overstatement of Black support for Trump.
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