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Politics
Matthew Chapman

Trumpers blame activists for rally flop

Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump wait for a rally at the Banks County Dragway on March 26, 2022 in Commerce, Georgia. This event is a part of Trump's "Save America Rally" around the United States where several current Republican candidates or politicians have been announced to speak at the event. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)

On Friday, The Daily Beast reported that a group of Trump supporters gathered for a rally in Washington, D.C. — and when the expected crowd never showed up, blamed a number of strange culprits for the rally's failure.

"Fervent supporters of Jan. 6 defendants, a MAGA-loving fashion designer, and a rough-and-tumble gentleman dressed in early colonial garb were just a few of the characters back outside the Capitol, equally upset at President Joe Biden and over Capitol rioters remaining behind bars," said the report. "Despite their attempts to draw in the MAGA faithful by playing Donald Trump speeches ahead of their first speaker, the 'Stop the Tyrants & Unite for Freedom' gathering flopped. Even with frequent Steve Bannon podcast guest Matt Braynard in attendance, a mere 27 individuals — including two hired private security guards — showed up."

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