US Election 2024: ‘Want to see me knock ....?’: Trump’s hilarious rant over mic failures

  • Donald Trump's address was disrupted by sound system issues, prompting attendees to chant, ‘Fix the mic’. In response, he pulled the mic closer, joking, “I think this mic stinks,” and said he wouldn’t pay the contractor responsible.

Ravi Hari
Published3 Nov 2024, 12:55 AM IST
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump unhooks the microphone as he speaks at a campaign event Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump unhooks the microphone as he speaks at a campaign event Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)(AP)

Former President Donald Trump's final campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday night took an unexpected turn as technical issues with the mic repeatedly interrupted his speech.

Opening with his trademark question, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” Trump was met with a resounding “No!” from the near-capacity crowd.

Encouraged by the enthusiastic response, he soon launched into his closing arguments for Wisconsin voters.

Frustration builds over sound issues

However, frustration soon mounted in the crowd as issues with the sound system and mic affected Trump’s address. Attendees began chanting “Fix the mic!” after struggling to hear parts of his speech.

Trump's humorous take on the situation

In response, Trump removed the microphone from the podium, holding it closer to amplify his voice. “I think this mic stinks,” he said, jokingly remarking that he wouldn’t pay the contractor responsible, which he predicted would lead to media stories labeling him as “a bad guy” who doesn’t pay bills.

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Comedic relief amidst technical woes

Despite multiple adjustments, the sound problems persisted, leading Trump to joke about his irritation. “Do you want to see me knock the hell out of people backstage?” he quipped, before describing the situation as “pretty stupid.”

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Trump's weightlifting metamphor

The former president’s frustrations continued as he held the mic for nearly 15 minutes, joking about its weight and comparing it to “weightlifting.” “I’m blowing out my left arm. Now I’m going to blow out my right arm, and I’m blowing out my damn throat too, because of these stupid people,” he said.

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A lighthearted conclusion

Attempting to turn the inconvenience into a lighthearted moment, Trump told the audience, “Pretend you’re listening to it perfectly and I’ll come back and do another one… with a decent mic.” He emphasized that a working microphone was his main request, over additional lighting or teleprompters.

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