Trump's microphone moment at Wisconsin rally sparks mixed reactions online

newsweek.com November 5, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC

At a rally in Wisconsin, Donald Trump had a moment with a microphone that some social media users interpreted as mimicking a sexual act. This occurred while he addressed technical issues with the microphone, which he found too low. Trump expressed frustration with the microphone, saying he had trouble hearing and needed a better one. He gestured to the microphone stand, prompting laughter from the crowd, which led to various interpretations of his actions online. Critics quickly shared clips of the incident, with some calling it inappropriate. Supporters defended Trump, claiming the gestures were not sexual and were simply part of a comedic moment related to the microphone issues.


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