Trump 'booed off the stage' while promoting his golden sneakers: reports
President Trump concludes his campaign speech at the rally in the Bojangle's Coliseum. (Jeffery Edwards / Shutterstock.com)
February 17, 2024
Donald Trump on Saturday was reportedly booed off stage while promoting his new golden sneakers at "Sneaker Con," an event in Philadelphia.
The former president was ridiculed mercilessly by political experts and internet users for the controversial fundraising attempt, with President Joe Biden's campaign joking that the sneakers are the closest Trump will ever come to "Air Force Ones." Some MAGA influencers, however, were excited to buy a pair of the limited items to support the ex-president.
But later in the speech, there was a moment of consistent booing that at least appears to be aimed at the former president.
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"A lot of emotion. There's a lot of emotion in this room. Thank you," he says over the loud boos. "The nice thing is... we have lines... I want to thank Chase and I want to thank Allen. But we have lines going all around the block." He then continued speaking over them.
Social media users were quick to mock the ex-president's awkward moment.
"HA!! Trump got booed off the stage at Sneakercon in Philadelphia, PA today. His handlers did not vet this well," @Laurieluvsmolly wrote.
"Lol Fraud trump is booed heartily in #Philly. I've never been prouder," user Brian Lane added.
Baldy Banks wrote, "Orange Jesus was booed off stage in Philly this afternoon. This might’ve been the shortest appearance ever for him."
Ernest Owens, an award-winning journalist, added, "Okay, Philly. Y'all representing correctly. Trump getting booed is the correct response."
Another user compared the move to a past mistake of the Trump team.
"Trump getting booed at a sneaker convention lands very close to the four seasons total landscaping conference in vibes," @girldrawsghosts wrote on Saturday.
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