Donald Trump has once again found himself at the center of controversy following a recent rally in Wisconsin. New footage surfaced showing several attendees appearing to leave mid-speech, sparking online mockery and claims of dwindling support. The Kamala’s Wins account shared the video, captioning it as a “stunning” moment, with several others chiming in to question whether enthusiasm for Trump is truly declining. Some supporters, however, fired back, calling the footage misleading, stating that it simply showed people moving around, not leaving the event entirely.
Adding to the spectacle, Trump lashed out at his campaign team for displaying the “wrong picture” of the crowd, expressing his frustration on stage by calling them “so stupid” for using incorrect visuals during the rally. This is not the first time Trump has turned on his own staff; similar instances of public rebukes have occurred throughout his career.
But what really drew attention during the rally was Trump’s bizarre reaction to a fly that landed near him mid-speech. Clearly distracted, Trump paused to comment on the insect, leading to confusion and ridicule online. He quipped, “I wouldn’t have had a fly up here two years ago,” a statement that quickly became fodder for Twitter users, some comparing it to his earlier incidents like the time when a fly famously landed on Mike Pence’s head during the 2020 vice-presidential debate.
These moments add to a growing list of gaffes that have made Trump the subject of mockery on social media. From verbal slip-ups to strange tangents during his speeches, critics have taken to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to express concern about his cognitive abilities and leadership style, raising questions about his campaign’s professionalism and his future on the political stage.
One notable instance occurred during a 2020 rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Trump awkwardly drank water with two hands, a moment that sparked widespread mockery and speculation about his health. Social media users quickly shared clips of the event, which trended under hashtags like #TrumpIsNotWell, questioning his physical abilities. Trump later addressed the incident, humorously demonstrating his ability to drink water with one hand during a West Point speech.
In another instance, Trump was ridiculed for holding up a Bible during a photo-op in front of St. John’s Church after violently dispersing peaceful protesters near the White House in June 2020. Critics, including religious leaders, accused him of using the Bible as a prop to project strength amid nationwide protests over police brutality. The moment went viral, with backlash dominating Twitter, where users highlighted the jarring optics of the event.
Trump’s interactions with wildlife also caused a stir, particularly in July 2021, when a swarm of cicadas delayed his flight to a rally. Trump joked about the situation, but social media had a field day, turning it into a meme with comments like, “Even the bugs don’t want him to leave.”
Then there was his infamous interview with Axios in 2020, where Trump handed Jonathan Swan a series of confusing charts to defend his administration’s COVID-19 response. Trump’s rambling explanations and Swan’s reactions became instantly meme-worthy, fueling widespread criticism about his leadership during the pandemic.
Such moments have repeatedly amplified Trump’s polarising image, with supporters either dismissing these slip-ups or turning them into moments of levity, while critics view them as further evidence of his erratic behaviour
