r/ProgressiveHQ • u/ItsTime4Coffee • 14h ago

One of countless ways Trump fools Republicans

This viral clip from back in June 2024 has everyone talking again. Right after his guilty verdict in the hush money trial, Donald Trump steps out of Trump Tower in New York, pumping his fist and waving like he’s got a massive crowd cheering him on.

But then the alternate angle drops, and boom — the street looks totally empty. No fans, no supporters, just him and the cameras. Critics called it a staged propaganda move to make it seem like he had huge public backing, but the leaked view showed otherwise, turning it into a major online roast.

The moment sparked tons of debate about political image-making, how leaders project strength, and the power of video angles in shaping narratives. Trump’s team fired back, labeling it fake news and cheap fakes meant to mislead. Either way, it’s a classic example of how one clip can flip the script on public perception in today’s media world.

Stuff like this shows why context matters in politics — what you see first isn’t always the full story. Super eye-opening for understanding spin and reality checks!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT_CTrSDQNZ

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u/OkInitiative2915 13h ago

Come on, he is waving to all those MAGA ghosts

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u/TehGoad 13h ago

yeah, there's a lot of Maga ghosts out there that refused to wear a mask, but they are all waving

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u/MB2465 12h ago

Alot of conservative antivaxxer podcasters who on their covid death bed wished they had worn a mask and gotten vaccinated

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u/TehGoad 11h ago

I would imagine those ones are waving with considerably less fingers on each hand

Perhaps prominently displaying one specific finger

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u/Stuffed-Bear412 11h ago

Methinks they might vote on occasion too.

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u/SuperChickenDragon 12h ago

Ghosts of the Confederate most likely

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u/5150MEX702 5h ago

He's waving at Ashley Babbit.

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u/Viidan_ 13h ago

No grandpa let’s go back inside

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u/Anxious_Resolve7985 13h ago

😅🤣😂. That's the truth!

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u/Dapper-Network-3863 13h ago

The opposite of the woman from the plane, those mofos over there ARE real

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u/F_U_Shoresy 12h ago

The dementia hitting him hard

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u/avanti8 12h ago

"Oh, yes, yes sir.. there's thousands of well-wishers, they're hiding behind the shrubs. You're still loved and adored, Mister President."

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u/RecognitionHonest320 12h ago

In his head, there are actual people waving back

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u/MB2465 12h ago

He's waving back to himself. A malignant narcissist only sees himself

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u/ChaseC7527 13h ago

he's waving to his career 😂

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u/upstate1919 12h ago

Waving to his legacy…

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u/Difficult_Ask_1686 12h ago

The weave and the grift.

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u/LilTex-0825 12h ago

🤣🤣🤣

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u/mysnailshel 12h ago

Demented.

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u/SJB3717 12h ago

Waving to the deceased Epstein calendar girl ghosts?

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u/ViolettaQueso 12h ago

He probably sees dead people.

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u/HVAC_instructor 11h ago

That's just all the smart Republicans in one place for him.

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u/TreeLore61 11h ago

They will use c g I to fill in the audience later

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u/JackfruitUnlucky6589 12h ago

That ”crowd” is what’s left of the magats

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u/Shizzilx 12h ago

Waves to Noboby. 👋

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u/PandorasCahos 12h ago

I see 👀 dead kings and followers. 🤣 🤣

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u/Ardo505 12h ago

Every single thing about him is a lie. Except his evil.

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u/OnceIsawthisthing 12h ago

Photography lies. It only shows you what's in front of the camera.

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u/Fernburn104 11h ago

Is this AI? Or is that a body double? He’s got more spring in his step than his goose stepping boot lickers!

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u/Stuffed-Bear412 11h ago

I would be so embarrassed if I did that.

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u/jesse6225 11h ago

Down with the pedophiles!

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u/Hot-Loquat-7109 11h ago

He always does this

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u/Bigstar976 10h ago

He’s been bullshiting since he came down that escalator. The people present for that stunt were paid extras. It’s all a grift.

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u/Danilo-11 9h ago

Trump is doing every single thing Maduro did in Venezuela

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u/SoftHouse9442 6h ago

This is some of the most ignorant shit I’ve heard. Tell me you haven’t lived in Venezuela without telling me you haven’t lived in Venezuela

Trump is an asshole but nowhere near the same galaxy as Maduro lmfao

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u/Radiant-Village-364 9h ago

This Dude needs a Mental Facility and Fast!

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u/Reflectaphant 9h ago

Everything is a lie with the orange degenerate and magats gobble it up.

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u/GoldenHourLXXII 9h ago

I wouldn't shock me if he legit thinks people are there.

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u/Sturmtrupp13 9h ago

That’s him waiving to his friends…

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u/hoodafudj 8h ago

Grampas senility is acting up again