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Trump 'played' by K-pop fans and TikTok users who disrupted Tulsa rally
K-pop fans and users of TikTok claimed tickets to Donald Trump’s Saturday night rally in Tulsa then did not use them, as part of a coordinated effort which helped to leave hundreds of seats empty in a 19,000-capacity venue. As reported by the New York Times, the scheme stemmed from a 11 June tweet from […] More
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Trump calls coronavirus 'kung flu' and says he slowed testing – video
Play Video 1:07 Donald Trump calls the coronavirus ‘kung flu’ and ‘the Chinese virus’ during a campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. The US president also tells the crowd that he had asked his people to slow down Covid-19 testing across the country because it would find more cases More
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'Saving our country': Trump's most loyal supporters turn out at Tulsa rally
The arena was half full, but those in attendance didn’t socially distance and were unfazed by the lack of masks Attendees cheer while Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Photograph: Ian Maule/AP The arena may have only been half full. The queues relatively small. But Donald Trump’s […] More
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Donald Trump sows division and promises 'greatness' at Tulsa rally flop
US president’s much hyped return turned to humiliation when he failed to fill arena in Republican stronghold of Oklahoma Play Video 1:07 Trump calls coronavirus ‘kung flu’ and says he slowed testing – video Donald Trump declared “the silent majority is stronger than ever before” at his comeback rally on Saturday, but thousands of empty seats […] More
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Don't call it a comeback: Trump's Tulsa rally was just another sad farce | Richard Wolffe
Don’t call it a comeback: Trump’s Tulsa rally was just another sad farce Richard Wolffe Campaign officials should be ready for firings and fury after a pathetic event made worse by wretched attempted excuses The upper section is seen partially empty as Donald Trump speaks at the BOK Center in Tulsa. Photograph: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images […] More
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Six Trump campaign aides in Tulsa test positive for coronavirus ahead of rally – live
President ignores experts and local concerns to stage event Oklahoma experiences Covid-19 increase as it reopens Protesters topple Confederate statue in Washington DC US attorney refuses to resign despite Barr announcement LIVE Updated Supporters of Donald Trump gather to attend a campaign rally at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images 9.20pm […] More
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Coronavirus taskforce officials advised against Trump's Tulsa rally – report
President plans to hold indoor rally at 19,000-seat arena on Saturday as coronavirus cases are rising in Tulsa Supporters of Donald Trump line up Friday to attend the Trump campaign’s Saturday rally at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images Top public health officials in Donald Trump’s coronavirus taskforce warned the US […] More
