During a rally in Detroit, Donald Trump faced an unexpected challenge when his microphone malfunctioned, leaving him in silence for nearly 20 minutes. The incident occurred just as Trump was about to discuss tariffs, a topic he often refers to as 'the most beautiful word in the dictionary.'
Despite the technical difficulties, the crowd showed their support by chanting 'USA' and 'We love Trump.' Trump, visibly frustrated, walked around the stage with his back turned to the audience at times.
This was the second disruption at one of Trump's events in a week. Previously, he had to cut off a town hall due to medical emergencies in the audience. In this instance, Trump seemed to have little control over the situation as the screens displayed messages indicating technical issues.
Known for his attention to detail at rallies, Trump's aides typically carry backup microphones, but it remains unclear why a replacement wasn't readily available. The delay prompted the crowd to continue cheering and even do the wave at one point.
After the prolonged silence, an aide finally provided Trump with a working microphone. In response, Trump humorously remarked that he wouldn't pay the bill for the malfunctioning equipment, joking about a potential story of him not paying a contractor.
Despite the unexpected hiccup, the rally eventually resumed, and Trump continued addressing the audience on various topics.
