This Image Does Not Show Trump Crowds at Madison Square Garden
The Claim
This picture was taken 3 HOURS ago of people lined up to see Trump at MSG.
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Recently, social media users have been circulating an image claiming to show crowds waiting to see Trump at Madison Square Garden.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating image and found the claim to be misleading.
Misbar's team found that the image, taken in May 2021, depicts people queuing for a security screening ahead of former U.S. President Obama speaking at a rally in central Dublin after a concert.
In May 2011, former U.S. President Barack Obama undertook a formal visit to Ireland, aimed at reinforcing diplomatic relations between the two nations. The visit commenced in Dublin, where he delivered a speech at College Green.
Trump Speaks at Madison Square Garden Rally Amid Controversial Remarks
The circulation of the claim came after former President Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, drawing thousands of attendees. Notable speakers at the event included House Speaker Mike Johnson, pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, tech billionaire Elon Musk, former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance, and TV personality Dr. Phil McGraw.
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, known for his "Kill Tony" podcast, made a controversial joke about Puerto Rico being a "floating island of garbage," which faced backlash from Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats, as well as some Republicans. Trump's campaign stated that the joke does not represent the former president's views.
Taking the stage just after 7 p.m. in the packed venue, Trump centered his speech on issues of rising immigration and inflation while promising a future with lower consumer costs and a secured border.
Trump Campaigns in Georgia as Harris Targets Voters in Michigan Ahead of Election
Eight days before the election, Trump traveled to Georgia, while Vice President Kamala Harris aimed to energize voters in Michigan, including the Arab American and Muslim communities who are concerned about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In Philadelphia, Harris emphasized the importance of active participation, stating, “We are focused on the future and the needs of the American people.”By midday on Sunday (16:00 GMT), over 41 million Americans had already participated in early voting, either in person or through mail-in ballots, according to the Election Lab at the University of Florida. In comparison, during the2020 election amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 100 million voters had cast their ballots prior to Election Day. A CBS News/YouGov poll released on Sunday indicated that Harris is slightly ahead of Trump nationally, with50 percent support compared to Trump's 49 percent, although this margin is close enough to be within the survey's margin of error.
The poll also highlighted a significant gender divide, revealing that a larger percentage of men favor Trump while more women support Harris. According to the survey, Trump leads among male voters by 54 percent to45 percent, whereas Harris has the advantage among female voters, leading 55 percent to 43 percent.
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