Cameraman Hilariously Fact-Checks Donald Trump’s Claim About Empty Seats

During a recent rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, a cameraman provided unintended comic relief while documenting Donald Trump as he made bold claims about the size of his audience. For a full viewing of the event, you can watch it here.

As Trump took the stage, he energized his supporters by asserting that the venue was packed, declaring, “You don’t have any seats that are empty.” However, just as he made that assertion, the cameraman strategically panned the camera to showcase noticeable clusters of empty seats throughout the venue. The optics were striking; the top row of the arena was particularly stark, with lights dimmed and seating areas devoid of attendees.

The absence of a full crowd was evident not only in the upper sections but also along the sides and in areas where his supporters were gathered. Contrary to Trump’s claims of a bustling venue, significant gaps were visible within the crowd—even just an hour into the rally, as demonstrated by NTD’s livestream footage, which captured the reality of a less-than-full audience.

An Obsession with Crowd Sizes

Trump: “we always have huge crowds and never any empty seats.”
Cameraman: *pans camera* pic.twitter.com/YeriuRjuFR

— RockGod (@TheHoustonWade) November 3, 2024

In tandem with exaggerating the turnout, Trump previously claimed that his rallies eclipsed others in size, even those of significant social movements such as the Indian Farmers Protest and the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Such declarations have drawn skepticism, especially in light of the stark visual evidence provided by the aforementioned cameraman.

The former president has repeatedly insisted that his crowd sizes surpass those of his opponents, including Vice President Kamala Harris. By his logic, this would contradict the tight electoral race suggested by recent polls. Trump also made unsubstantiated claims that Harris employed artificial intelligence to manipulate footage of attendance at her rallies. The current presidential campaign is indeed highly competitive, as confirmed by several reports that highlight the close margins between Trump and Harris in voter support.

As the election approaches, it seems increasingly curious and unsubstantiated for Trump to assert that he draws larger audiences than Harris, especially with imagery so easily available to challenge such claims.

For more perspectives on this event and the implications of crowd sizes in political rallies, feel free to check out the full article here.