Former President Donald Trump faced a disappointing turnout at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, leading to the need to curtain off seats in the upper bowl of the venue. The scene was described as lackluster, with only the lower bowl being almost completely full and a smattering of empty seats at the back. Estimates put the attendance at around 10-12k, far below what Trump had hoped for.
In stark contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris drew a massive outdoor crowd in the city, with videos showing a large and enthusiastic audience gathered to support her. Despite this, Trump resorted to lying to his supporters, claiming that Harris’s rally had a small crowd even before it had started.
The lack of enthusiasm for Trump’s campaign has been evident in his recent rallies, with none of them selling out. This has clearly impacted Trump, as he resorted to spreading misinformation about his opponent’s crowd size. The Trump campaign appears to be running on fumes, struggling to generate the same level of excitement and energy as Harris and her supporters.
While crowd sizes may not predict election outcomes, they are a reflection of the level of support and enthusiasm for a candidate. Trump’s decision to curtain off seats at his rally speaks volumes about the current state of his campaign. As the election draws near, it is becoming increasingly clear that Trump is facing an uphill battle in Pittsburgh and beyond.
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