President Donald Trump recently made a bold claim on Twitter, alleging that the crowd at Senator Kamala Harris’ campaign event in New Hampshire was faked. In a tweet, Trump stated, “They are getting their rallies and crowds totally wrong. Fake News has been saying with certainty it was a “crowd” of 20,000 people in New Hampshire – completely fake news. They were just a few people, and the fake news only shows the people behind the camera. Big deal!”
This accusation from Trump comes after Senator Harris’ successful campaign event in New Hampshire, where she spoke to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. The event was widely covered by news outlets, with many reporting on the large turnout and positive reception Harris received.
However, Trump’s claim that the crowd was faked is simply not true. Multiple news organizations, as well as attendees of the event, have confirmed that there was indeed a sizable crowd in attendance. Videos and photos from the event also show a large number of people gathered to hear Senator Harris speak.
This is not the first time that Trump has made baseless claims about crowd sizes at political events. Throughout his presidency, he has often exaggerated the size of his own crowds and dismissed the attendance numbers at events held by his political opponents.
It is important to remember that accurate reporting and facts are crucial in a democratic society. Making false claims about crowd sizes may seem like a small issue, but it is indicative of a larger problem of misinformation and dishonesty in politics.
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, it is more important than ever for voters to critically evaluate the statements and actions of political candidates. We must hold our leaders accountable for spreading false information and demand honesty and transparency in our political discourse.