And why do we even have to ask a question like that?

Summary

As election day nears, Donald Trump’s rhetoric has become increasingly unhinged, highlighted by a rally in Milwaukee where he simulated performing a lewd act on a malfunctioning microphone and threatened backstage staff over technical issues.

His actions, including racially insensitive remarks and fantasies of revenge against opponents like Liz Cheney, have left many stunned by both their content and political imprudence. Social media reactions ranged from shock to criticism of his behavior, with many comments too graphic to share.

Tom Nichols of The Atlantic remarked that Trump’s supporters avoid news sources outside their bubble to maintain plausible deniability about his mental instability, claiming they support him for policy reasons while ignoring his erratic conduct.

  • Optional@lemmy.world
    69·
    4 days ago

    Damn. After all this time.

    “That can’t be real. right?”

    Of course it’s real. Of course it is.

    The comments on Twitter/X were about what you’d expect, although many were too graphic to be posted here:

    “Trying to make sure the campaign has a happy ending.”

    “These are the book banning folks, right.”

    “Evidently, Donald Trump’s final campaign message is ‘Hawk Tuah!’”

    “There is something seriously wrong with this person. He’s willing to do or say ANYTHING to get some applause from his sycophantic cult.”

    “He finally found something that consents.”

    “Tomorrow the press headlines will be: Trump has technical difficulties but gives rousing speech.”

    • Dainterhawk999@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      21·
      4 days ago

      ”Tomorrow the press headlines will be: Trump has technical difficulties but gives rousing speech.”

      In spite of having the success of getting aroused, the performance was marred by technical difficulties.