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'So Humiliating': Trump's Big Rally Boast Painfully Falls Apart In Real Time [View all]

Source: Huff Post

Oct 9, 2024, 11:08 PM EDT

Donald Trump’s latest boast about his crowd size fell apart in a hurry as he was fact-checked in real-time while he was still speaking.

“We do a lot of these beautiful rallies, and it’s so great,” the former president said in Reading, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday. “We never have an empty seat, never have, look at it.”

Just one problem: While the sections closest to the stage were packed with MAGA faithful, there were plenty of empty seats toward the back of the venue ― and observers began sharing images of them on social media almost immediately.

An Associated Press photo also shows some of the empty seats:

Supporters listen in near-empty arena sections as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally Wednesday in Reading, Pennsylvania.Alex Brandon/Associated Press

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-empty-seats-boast-reading-pennsylvania-rally_n_67072ce0e4b047df57066ba6

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Libbey Dean
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📍Trump’s rally in Reading, PA. A lot of open seats in the back. The arena capacity is over 7,000.
9:10 PM · Oct 9, 2024

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Lot of empty seats at Trump rally in Reading, Pa. Arena has 7,200 seats.
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6:55 PM · Oct 9, 2024

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'So Humiliating': Trump's Big Rally Boast Painfully Falls Apart In Real Time [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 10 OP

Those look like sight-restricted seats bcool Oct 10 #1

Suuurre. And there were thousands in lines outside who firemarshals wouldn't let in. Hermit-The-Prog Oct 10 #7

As the camera scans the arena, you can see a lot of empty seats at the side too Kaleva Oct 10 #9

Hahaha tavernier Oct 10 #17

TSF says tens of thousands of ravenous supporters are denied entry to his events regularly... EarthFirst Oct 10 #34

Lot of the 2016 Trumpers are now taking the dirt nap. Botany Oct 10 #2

I'd gladly pay the airfare for those 2 to go to Russia. I hear Putin's army has plenty of job openings. MLAA Oct 10 #13

Where can I chip in? ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 10 #33

Dirt naps Wednesdays Oct 10 #23

This is sick and quite frankly, Blue_Roses Oct 10 #45

I've never forgotten those 2 clowns! Right up there with Get a Brain Morans! Hekate Oct 10 #56

Nah ouija Oct 10 #3

His fans are disguised as empty seats Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 10 #4

It IS almost Halloween, fer gosh sakes! dchill Oct 10 #8

the video has the energy of an airport gate PedroXimenez Oct 10 #5

I agree. Low energy. People going thru the motions. Kaleva Oct 10 #10

"MAGA faithful" I read as MAGA hateful, more appropriate n/t hibbing Oct 10 #6

We love empty seats Turbineguy Oct 10 #11

As long as those seats are on the opposing side, sure. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #15

It's a wonder, dumpster fire doesn't have cardboard cutouts of people set in the seats of his rallies... Omnipresent Oct 10 #12

He would have but the MLB required payment up front to rent them 😬 MLAA Oct 10 #16

This video is much more telling than others I've seen on DU. TheRickles Oct 10 #14

He's so delusional he's probably seeing people in those seats. littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #18

Bruce willis could be there waldnorm Oct 10 #30

I have two favorite movies and I watch them over and over. littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #44

He's ready for Mr DeMile's closeup ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 10 #36

The top tier is completely empty UpInArms Oct 10 #19

Looks like the AI Crowd Generator broke down. ananda Oct 10 #20

Weird juxtaposition angrychair Oct 10 #21

Don't believe polling. Novara Oct 10 #38

Maybe he's so delusional he sees people where none exist. Solly Mack Oct 10 #22

GMTA! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #29

Oh, wow! Sweet! Solly Mack Oct 10 #31

What's really funny is that we almost used littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #32

My husband often tells me to get out his head. Solly Mack Oct 10 #39

I think it's cool too, Solly Mack. littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #46

... Solly Mack Oct 10 #50

Awe! Thanks. You, too. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #55

Think they fell off the wheel ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 10 #37

Those poor hamsters! Oh, my! I feel sorry for the one stuck in Trump's head. Solly Mack Oct 10 #41

A third of those people are media, staff and gawkers. progressoid Oct 10 #24

Karma, baby. Nobody deserves the public humiliation more. Joinfortmill Oct 10 #25

trump gets caught in lies ALL THE TIME . . . moreland01 Oct 10 #26

I wonder what the people sitting there at his rally think when they hear him say no seats are empty Deuxcents Oct 10 #27

Think?!? littlemissmartypants Oct 10 #47

He is counting those customary 50,000 people outside who could not get in as virtually sitting in those seats. keithbvadu2 Oct 10 #28

And the people there dont dtartbthinging Figarosmom Oct 10 #35

Kamala's rallies are entirely filled SpankMe Oct 10 #40

"The enthusiasm gap is glaring with Harris/Walz dominating" BumRushDaShow Oct 10 #49

Where the people be at? sheshe2 Oct 10 #42

But Trump said there's "never an empty seat" at his rallies 🤷🏻‍♂️ LetMyPeopleVote Oct 10 #43

Pshaw, those seats aren't empty - generalbetrayus Oct 10 #48

Haha - he's got less draw in Reading PA than the local minor league hockey team. n/t CincyDem Oct 10 #51

So I guess the Butler crowd was an abberration! LymphocyteLover Oct 10 #52

Clint Eastwood could only dream of all those empty chairs Blue Owl Oct 10 #53

Lol, well said. Dave Bowman Oct 10 #54