Trump Booed at Libertarian Convention ‘No wannabe dictators!’

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Former President Donald Trump experienced a rare and harsh reception at the Libertarian National Convention, where he was met with boos, jeers, and heckling during his speech. This event highlighted the significant challenge Trump faces in broadening his appeal across the political spectrum as he vies for the Republican presidential nomination.

 

The atmosphere at the Washington hotel on Saturday night was charged, with cries of “Bullshit!” and “Fuck you!” underscoring the rocky reception. Trump, a figure accustomed to adulation at his rallies, was confronted with a starkly different crowd. His plea for unity against President Joe Biden fell flat as delegates booed and shouted insults, underscoring the difficulty of winning over Libertarians, who prioritize small government and individual freedoms.

 

"The fact is we should not be fighting each other," Trump implored. "If Joe Biden gets back in, there will be no more liberty for anyone in our country. Combine with us in a partnership – we’re asking that of the Libertarians. We must work together. Combine with us. You have to combine with us." His appeal, however, was met with a chorus of boos and jeers, marking a stunning rebuke for a man used to enthusiastic support.

 

The Libertarian Party, which usually garners around 3% of the national vote, could play a crucial role in swing states this November. Yet, Trump’s attempt to court them by scolding and lecturing seemed clumsy. Taking the stage, he faced a barrage of criticism for running up federal deficits and benefiting pharmaceutical companies with the coronavirus vaccine development. Amid the chaos, a smaller group of Trump supporters, clad in "Make America Great Again" hats and T-shirts, tried to counter the hecklers with chants of "USA! USA!" One person even unfurled a Palestinian flag, adding to the confusion.

 

Trump tried to lighten the mood by joking about his legal troubles: "If I wasn’t a Libertarian before, I sure as hell am a Libertarian now." Quoting political commentator Deroy Murdock, who argued that Libertarians should vote for Trump, he faced another wave of boos. "Only if you want to win. Maybe you don’t want to win. Only do that if you want to win. If you want to lose, don’t do that. Keep getting your 3% every four years," he retorted, trying to goad the audience into supporting him.

 

Trump’s proposal that Libertarians should make him their presidential nominee or at least vote for him was again met with derision. "The Libertarians want to vote for me and most of them will because we have to get rid of the worst president in history and together we will," he insisted, but the crowd’s response remained hostile.

 

Despite promising to appoint a Libertarian to his cabinet and other senior posts if elected, Trump’s pitch failed to resonate. "Pretty good. That’s pretty big," he claimed, but his usual salesmanship did not sway the audience. The familiar refrain of Libertarians getting only 3% of the vote prompted Trump to urge them to "make yourself winners, it’s time to be winners. You have a lot of common sense."

 

His continued appeal to Libertarians was met with mixed reactions. While some chanted "We want Trump!" others demanded "End the Fed!"—a common Libertarian rallying cry against the Federal Reserve. A sign reading "No wannabe dictators!" was prominently displayed before its holder was removed by security.

 

Trump attempted to align his record with Libertarian principles, citing tax cuts, slashing bureaucratic red tape, and cancelling federal diversity programs. He also promised to pardon January 6 protesters, whom he referred to as "hostages," and to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road. This particular promise elicited roars of approval from the crowd, indicating a shift in the room's sentiment.

 

Gradually, the atmosphere became less hostile and more supportive, with Trump receiving acclaim for pledges to ban federal agencies from censoring free speech, introduce tax cuts, oppose the Green New Deal, secure the future of cryptocurrencies, and defend religious liberty and gun rights. However, the audience’s support was not unanimous. When Trump reiterated his desire for their support, boos once again filled the room.

 

Delegates had varied reactions. Joe, who withheld his last name, bluntly dismissed Trump: "He’s full of shit." Glen Lewis, chairman of the Libertarian Party of Mississippi, criticized Trump’s attempt to use fear of Biden to garner votes, saying, "Real men and women vote on integrity." Lewis, a military veteran, pointed out Trump supporters' inability to defend his policies on federal spending and pharmaceutical company protections.

 

Michael Fitch, a long-time Libertarian, acknowledged Trump’s bravery in attending but remained unconvinced: "He actually raised the deficit – he spent millions and millions of dollars. He capitulated to the pharma regime. We can’t let this guy off the hook."

 

However, some, like Joe Gravagna, a retired security worker, were more open to considering Trump, appreciating his stance on deregulation and non-intervention. Brandi Bohannon, a committed Republican, praised Trump for his honesty and opposition to open borders and wars.

 

Libertarians will soon pick their White House nominee, and Trump’s appearance was an attempt to sway voters who might otherwise support independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr., who also spoke at the convention. Despite a challenging start, Trump managed to find some common ground, but his broader appeal to Libertarians remains a significant hurdle.

 

 

Credit: The Guardian 2024-05-27

 

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[bendejo]

Does he even know what a Libertarian is? 

He once branded Nikki Haley a globalist, saying "she likes the globe."

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4392896-trump-ups-attacks-haley-iowa-america-first/

Hey, this is from The Hill!  For conservatives their word is the Lord's gospel truth!

 

 

[gargamon]

His normal rallies are the cult members who follow him around the country, kind of like the Grateful Dead concerts. This is the response when the general population gets in. Note the cult members who snuck in got shouted down when they tried to commandeer the crowd.

[Skipalongcassidy]

1 hour ago, bendejo said:

 

Hey, this is from The Hill!  For conservatives their word is the Lord's gospel truth!

 

 

HAHAHAHA... not really

 

[Danderman123]

If Trump wins the election, he's going to come looking for the Libertarians.

[Tug]

2 hours ago, gargamon said:

His normal rallies are the cult members who follow him around the country, kind of like the Grateful Dead concerts. This is the response when the general population gets in. Note the cult members who snuck in got shouted down when they tried to commandeer the crowd.

His acolytes tryed to commandeer all the seats close to the stage and his security detail tryed to take the rubber chickens away from the delegates (they were used as a tool to heckle the precious little snowflake trust fund baby)personally I don’t think he’s going to get re elected abortion now he’s after birth control wanting to kill nato his groveling to putin his quoting directly from Nazi propaganda and on and on…..being adjudged the worst president in our history naa I’m not buying it,I am certainly keeping my guard up though!

[Berkshire]

Trump is so desperate to win in November that he's making all sorts of fake promises to not only libertarians, but blacks, Latinos, suburban women, and all manner of demographics that's not MAGA (read most of America).  I'm pretty sure most Americans can see through the lies. 

[impulse]

2 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

If Trump wins the election, he's going to come looking for the Libertarians.

 

You mean like he did during his first 4 years?

The problem with all the doom and gloom forecasts is that there's history that says otherwise.  Biden, OTOH, has been 3 years of disaster and counting.

 

 

 

Edited May 27 by impulse

[Chomper Higgot]

Ross Ulbricht is who Trump says he will release from prison back into the community.

 

Tells you much of what you need to know:

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Ulbricht

 

[Presto]

4 hours ago, Berkshire said:

Trump is so desperate to win in November that he's making all sorts of fake promises to not only libertarians, but blacks, Latinos, suburban women, and all manner of demographics that's not MAGA (read most of America).  I'm pretty sure most Americans can see through the lies. 

Don't be too sure Biden will win the election. Biden is doing all he can to loose voters, with his handling of inflation, his abhorrent policies re. Israel -Gaza, and his general complacency. Add to that that Biden has achieved nothing of substance regarding voting laws, nothing of substance with regard to putting the coup plotters before a judge and is uniquely uninspiring as a person, and you'll see why voter turnout will be very low in November, handing the presidency to a corrupt fascist.

[BobBKK]

At least he had the guts to go - no Dem has ever accepted their invitation. 

[BobBKK]

4 hours ago, Berkshire said:

Trump is so desperate to win in November that he's making all sorts of fake promises to not only libertarians, but blacks, Latinos, suburban women, and all manner of demographics that's not MAGA (read most of America).  I'm pretty sure most Americans can see through the lies. 

 Sure? I think most Americans can see through the fake trials and persecution. I don't like a lot of what Trump says (I am pro-choice, etc.), but I'd vote for him over Biden any day simply because I hate the unfair way he is treated.

[Chomper Higgot]

6 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 Sure? I think most Americans can see through the fake trials and persecution. I don't like a lot of what Trump says (I am pro-choice, etc.), but I'd vote for him over Biden any day simply because I hate the unfair way he is treated.

You’ve got a problem with Trump being inducted and tried for crimes he committed in the clear light of day?

 

[Berkshire]

5 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 Sure? I think most Americans can see through the fake trials and persecution. I don't like a lot of what Trump says (I am pro-choice, etc.), but I'd vote for him over Biden any day simply because I hate the unfair way he is treated.

I don't get how you guys think.  Trump has been indicted for multiple crimes because he committed multiple crimes.  If you think Trump has been treated unfairly, then you are part of the cult.  Just own up to it.

[Will B Good]

AI...obviously false....they were actually cheering....555

[BobBKK]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You’ve got a problem with Trump being inducted and tried for crimes he committed in the clear light of day?

 

 What crime? 

[BobBKK]

3 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

I don't get how you guys think.  Trump has been indicted for multiple crimes because he committed multiple crimes.  If you think Trump has been treated unfairly, then you are part of the cult.  Just own up to it.

 I also don't get how you think. The problem with the USA system is that the judiciary is politicised - from dog catchers to the Supreme Court. HOW can appointing judges ever be fair?

[BKKKevin]

5 hours ago, Berkshire said:

Trump is so desperate to win in November that he's making all sorts of fake promises to not only libertarians, but blacks, Latinos, suburban women, and all manner of demographics that's not MAGA (read most of America).  I'm pretty sure most Americans can see through the lies. 

You mean like "I'm gonna build a wall and Mexico is going to pay for it"...  Yeah they saw right though that one in 2016...

Edited May 27 by BKKKevin

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, BobBKK said:

 I also don't get how you think. The problem with the USA system is that the judiciary is politicised - from dog catchers to the Supreme Court. HOW can appointing judges ever be fair?

Got to agree re: Supreme court

[Berkshire]

4 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 I also don't get how you think. The problem with the USA system is that the judiciary is politicised - from dog catchers to the Supreme Court. HOW can appointing judges ever be fair?

I'm sure you know judges don't indict criminals. 

[Chomper Higgot]

10 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 What crime? 

I and many others have posted the indictments against Trump more than once.

 

You don’t accept the indictment.

You don’t accept the trial.

You will not accept any guilty verdict.

 

 

[BKKKevin]

5 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

I'm sure you know judges don't indict criminals. 

True, but sadly they can slow walk a trial or even prevent it from ever coming to trial...

[BobBKK]

7 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

I'm sure you know judges don't indict criminals. 

 No political prosecutors do - NY is Dem, and it's plain to see the politicisation happening. 

[BobBKK]

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I and many others have posted the indictments against Trump more than once.

 

You don’t accept the indictment.

You don’t accept the trial.

You will not accept any guilty verdict.

 

 

 Even your beloved CNN are starting to see the absurdity of trusting a man who admits to stealing.
 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 Even your beloved CNN are starting to see the absurdity of trusting a man who admits to stealing.
 

 

I’ve not watched CNN for over ten years.

 

So remind me, are CNN on the jury?

[BobBKK]

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’ve not watched CNN for over ten years.

 

So remind me, are CNN on the jury?

Well, that's good news, at least. No, only 12 Democrats are on the jury to decide a case where the statute of limitations has been stepped all over by a man who CAMPAIGNED on getting Trump - sounds fair, does it?

[rudi49jr]

I usually don’t have a lot of sympathy for libertarians, but in this case I will gladly make an exception: wel done, libertarians!

Trump probably thinks these are people who work in libraries….

[frank83628]

7 hours ago, Tug said:

His acolytes tryed to commandeer all the seats close to the stage and his security detail tryed to take the rubber chickens away from the delegates (they were used as a tool to heckle the precious little snowflake trust fund baby)personally I don’t think he’s going to get re elected abortion now he’s after birth control wanting to kill nato his groveling to putin his quoting directly from Nazi propaganda and on and on…..being adjudged the worst president in our history naa I’m not buying it,I am certainly keeping my guard up though!

there there, don't worry, i found it.

 

adjudged by who, people like yourself?

[riclag]

1 hour ago, BobBKK said:

 I also don't get how you think. The problem with the USA system is that the judiciary is politicised - from dog catchers to the Supreme Court. HOW can appointing judges ever be fair?

 You watched the Senate confirmation hearing too!

Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to be confirmed for a promotion.

Edited May 27 by riclag

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, BobBKK said:

Well, that's good news, at least. No, only 12 Democrats are on the jury to decide a case where the statute of limitations has been stepped all over by a man who CAMPAIGNED on getting Trump - sounds fair, does it?

Do you have a link to back up your claim that twelve Democrats are on the Jury?

 

Do share.

 

 

Edited May 27 by Chomper Higgot