Former President Donald Trump Struggles with Teleprompter at Ohio Rally
Former President Donald Trump faced some challenging moments with his teleprompter during a recent rally in Ohio, according to reports. Trump, who was there to drum up support for Bernie Moreno’s Senate primary run, criticized President Joe Biden and the Democrats who defeated him in 2020. However, his freewheeling speech was at times difficult to follow.
Teleprompter Troubles
On a wind-swept airfield in Dayton, Ohio, Trump’s teleprompter posed some problems during the rally. With wind speeds reaching 35 miles per hour, the teleprompters were visibly flapping around, leading Trump to exclaim, “Don’t pay these suckers!” in reference to those who had set them up. He even joked, “I think Joe Biden put them in!” when he struggled to make out parts of his speech and adjusted the teleprompters.
Despite the initial challenges with the teleprompter, Trump later mentioned how brilliant it was to have a president who doesn’t rely on one. However, his subsequent speech, filled with word gaffes and inaccuracies, was not always easy to follow.
Trump is known for his misspeaking, often mixing up names and facts during his speeches. This time, he mentioned how Joe Biden had once successfully beaten Obama in an election and made a vague comment about a supposed “bloodbath” for the United States if he lost the election.
Pivotal Senate Primary and Trump’s Support
The rally took place just three days before the GOP Senate primary in Ohio, where Bernie Moreno will be facing off against Sen. Matt Dolan and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. Moreno, a wealthy businessman from Cleveland, was once a critic of Trump and even referred to him as a “maniac” and a “lunatic invading the party” in leaked emails.
However, Moreno’s stance towards Trump has since changed. At the rally, he praised Trump as a “great American” and criticized other Republicans who have been critical of the former president. Trump, in turn, dismissed the accusations against Moreno and expressed his support, stating, “We’re not going to stand for it.”
Implications and Next Steps
As the GOP Senate primary in Ohio draws nearer, the competition between Bernie Moreno, Matt Dolan, and Frank LaRose intensifies. Moreno’s unexpected alliance with Trump and his criticism of other Republicans who have distanced themselves from the former president create an intriguing political dynamic.
The outcome of this primary will undoubtedly impact Ohio’s political landscape. With Trump’s endorsement, Moreno aims to solidify his position as a frontrunner while his opponents seek to sway voters with their own respective merits.
