Donald Trump faced a barrage of online mockery after committing a series of gaffes during a campaign rally in Sioux City, western Iowa. The former president took the stage at the Orpheum Theater ahead of the state’s Republican presidential caucuses in January, marking his eighth campaign event in the state in a little over a month.
Trump’s High Stakes Claim
In his speech, Trump confidently proclaimed his chances of winning Iowa, asserting, “there’s no way Iowa is voting against Trump.”
Intensifying Rivalry
He also used the platform to intensify his criticism of fellow Republican primary candidate, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, branding her as “bird brain” and “a highly overrated person.”
A Speech Marred by Errors
However, it wasn’t just his bold claims and political jabs that grabbed the public’s attention. Trump’s speech was riddled with errors that social media users didn’t miss.
Geographic Gaffe
One glaring mistake occurred right at the beginning when he greeted the crowd by mentioning a city over 80 miles north and across the state line in South Dakota.
“Hello to a place where we’ve done very well, Sioux Falls. Thank you very much,” he exclaimed.
Correcting the Misstep
Republican Iowa state Sen. Bradley Zaun had to intervene a few minutes later, whispering the correct location, Sioux City, in Trump’s ear.
Sioux City Takes the Spotlight
The former president acknowledged the correction with a simple “Oh,” before returning to the microphone and addressing the crowd correctly, “So, Sioux City, let me ask you, how many people come from Sioux City, how many people? How many? Who doesn’t come from Sioux City? Where the hell do you come from?”
Criticism From Republicans Against Trump
In response to this incident, the campaign group Republicans Against Trump did not mince words, declaring him “unfit” for such errors.
Online Community Weighs In
The online community also joined the chorus of criticism, with one user quipping, “Please, someone tell grandpa he left the house again without his pants on.”
Mispronunciation Mishap
Another gaffe moment occurred when Trump mispronounced Canada as “Canya” while discussing trade deals.
Unfortunate Irony
This blunder came just minutes after he had mocked President Joe Biden for his alleged inability to read teleprompters.
“Canya Tell Me the Way to Thighland?”
Online commentators didn’t miss this one either, with one user sarcastically remarking, “Canya is so close to Thighland. Both border Yo Semite Park. He really is a genius.”
Trump’s Recent Speeches
These geography blunders aren’t isolated incidents for Trump. Last week, he mistakenly referred to Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister, as “the leader of Turkey” during a speech in Derry, New Hampshire.
Calling for Mike Pence’s 2024 Endorsement
In a separate development, over the weekend, Trump called on his former Vice President, Mike Pence, to endorse him in the 2024 primary election race after Pence had dropped out of the campaign.
2024 Ballot Challenge Based on the 14th Amendment
Furthermore, a trial is set to commence in Colorado on Monday concerning a lawsuit aimed at blocking Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot based on the 14th Amendment and its prohibition against insurrectionists running for office.
Gaffes Take Center Stage
Donald Trump’s recent speech not only attracted attention for its political content but also for the multiple gaffes that provided ample fodder for online ridicule.
Whether these incidents will have any bearing on his political future remains to be seen.
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