Former President Donald Trump’s latest rally in Waco, Texas has come under scrutiny after he claimed that “tens of thousands” of people would turn out for the event. However, photos from the rally suggest otherwise.
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel addressed the matter in his Monday night monologue, pointing out that the venue in Waco holds 50,000 people and that the event was “about 47,000 short of capacity.” Kimmel also joked that “more people show up to the annual sausage show down in Waco than showed up to this event.”
Trump himself had boasted to Newsmax that the rally would be “the biggest we’ve had,” comparing it to rallies that had reportedly drawn 100,000 people in the past. However, the evidence from the event suggests that this was not the case.
While a Daily Mail reporter on board the plane with Trump did snap a picture of the crowd waiting for the ex-president to arrive, the gathering was only slightly larger than what Kimmel estimated.
This is not the first time that Trump’s claims about his rallies have been called into question. During his presidency, he often made headlines with claims of record-breaking attendance at his rallies, while photos and videos showed otherwise.
The discrepancy between Trump’s claims and the actual evidence raises questions about his credibility and the veracity of his statements. It also points to the importance of fact-checking and verifying claims made by public figures, especially those in positions of power.
In conclusion, while Trump may have boasted of a massive turnout at his latest rally in Waco, the evidence suggests otherwise. The incident highlights the importance of verifying claims made by public figures and the potential consequences of spreading misinformation.
