Wed Oct 16 14:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump Rally in NYC Faces Potential “Troll” Attempt, But It Might Not Work
Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in New York City’s Madison Square Garden on October 27th, a move that’s seen as a bid to garner support in a predominantly Democratic state. However, Trump’s opponents have launched a social media campaign aimed at “trolling” the former president by registering for the rally without intending to attend, hoping to leave the arena empty.
The tactic, reminiscent of a 2020 incident where K-pop fans and TikTokers flooded a Trump rally in Oklahoma with registrations but didn’t show up, has gained traction online with users sharing screenshots of their registration confirmations and humorous comments about their supposed “illness” on the day of the rally.
However, the plan might not work as the rally doesn’t utilize traditional ticketing, instead relying on a first-come-first-serve basis. The organizers haven’t clarified how attendance will be managed, and the event’s capacity of 19,500 is significantly larger than Trump’s average rally attendance of around 5,000 in recent years.
Despite the possibility of a low turnout, Trump has a history of holding events even with small crowds, suggesting he would likely still proceed with his speech regardless of the audience size. This tendency to exaggerate crowd numbers, despite evidence to the contrary, has been a recurring theme in Trump’s public appearances.
It remains to be seen whether the “troll” attempt will significantly impact the rally’s attendance, but it highlights the ongoing battle between Trump and his opponents in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
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