The Most Unhinged Moments From the RNC
Trump referenced Gypsy, Amber Rose abandoned her morals, and we met a fabulous dog.
Finally, the Republican National Convention has come to a close. As was expected, the week was filled with totally deranged moments from some of the highest-ranking members of MAGA Nation — including the big guy himself. Former president Donald Trump put on a feature-film-length show, Donald Trump Jr. was creepy toward his own daughter, and we got one moment of pure comedy. Here’s a recap of the most unhinged moments from the RNC.
Republicans decided to make a fashion statement
You know how Swifties will show up to the concert dressed according to their favorite Taylor Swift era? Some Republicans are doing that, but for Trump, and their favorite era is “assassination attempt.” The hottest accessory at the RNC is a bandage on your right ear, emulating the one Trump is wearing for medical reasons. One woman told the BBC, “We do it in solidarity with our president, Trump, because we love him, we support him 100 percent, and we wish him well.”
Donald Trump Jr. called his teenage daughter “sexy”
Donald Trump’s 17-year-old granddaughter, Kai, got some airtime at the convention to speak about her and her grandfather’s shared love of “candy and soda.” How sweet. Donald Trump Jr. shared a video of him and his daughter getting primped before her appearance, and in it, he said, “Kai, what do you think? Getting makeup, make me look sexy like you.” Like father, like son!
Hulk Hogan brought Wrestlemania energy to the convention
The pro wrestler–slash–Peter Thiel pawn brought a little kayfabe to the proceedings on Thursday night. Hogan stripped off his jacket to reveal a sleeveless T-shirt with a younger version of himself on it that read “REAL AMERICAN.” He then ripped that shirt in half to reveal a “Trump/Vance” shirt underneath while yelling, “Let Trump-a-mania run wild, brother!” My favorite part of this clip is right before Hogan rips his shirt, when he sort of delicately moves his giant necklace out of the way so he can get a good grip.
When Hogan finished, we got to see an even more unhinged moment, which was the little kiss Trump blew him from his seat.
LMFAOOOOOOO https://t.co/ztnA5ivUWw pic.twitter.com/MQgM7QhL9X
— kate bush's husband (@airbagged) July 19, 2024
I am all for men being affectionate, but these guys are so weird about it.
Trump’s entire 90-minute speech
On Thursday, Trump gave a speech as long as When Harry Met Sally in which he spoke powerfully about last week’s assassination attempt before devolving into his usual topics: Nancy Pelosi being “crazy,” a “massive invasion” at the border, and, of course, “the late, great Hannibal Lecter.” Trump’s was the longest nomination-acceptance speech ever, which is a record that no one should be trying to beat.
Oh, also, there was this:
lmao pic.twitter.com/1r0kqknp9Q
— jordan (@JordanUhl) July 19, 2024
This is … this is a Gypsy reference, right? Or maybe Chicago? Whatever the case may be, is a diva hard at work on Team Trump? Maybe it’s the man himself, given his penchant for musical theater.
This perfect clip (and dog)
Justice: We become totally unhinged if Donald Trump is not elected in November. pic.twitter.com/7dTBhAkW0i
— Acyn (@Acyn) July 16, 2024
To quote 30 Rock’s Tracy Jordan, “Comedy lives in the wide shot.”
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