Former President Donald Trump criticized teleprompters and expressed his frustration after experiencing a mishap during a campaign rally in Michigan. Trump had mocked President Joe Biden earlier in the day for using teleprompters, but when a teleprompter mishap occurred during his own speech, he struggled to deliver a coherent address. The incident happened during a rally in Freeland, Michigan, where Trump was discussing Republican “common sense” policies, and his speech broke down when the teleprompter screen blew out of his view due to strong winds.
During the rally, Trump complained to the crowd about the malfunctioning teleprompter and suggested that Biden would not be able to speak without one. He went on a tangent, criticizing Biden’s reliance on teleprompters and claiming that the current president is ineffective even when they do work. Trump’s speech was further disrupted when the teleprompter blew out of view as he discussed the criminal charges he was facing, prompting him to denounce the devices and engage in a bizarre rant against the word “folks.” The Biden campaign later shared videos of the incident and mocked Trump for his disdain for the word “folks” and his struggles during the speech.
The Biden campaign posted videos of Trump’s speech derailing due to teleprompter malfunctions, which led to what they described as “glitches and slurs” in his delivery. Trump appeared to mispronounce words such as “great” as “gate” and “Venezuela” as “Venezueler.” The former president has a history of mocking Biden for using teleprompters, but during his own speeches that are clearly assisted by teleprompters, he has faced challenges, including the incident in Freeland, Michigan. Trump has complained about teleprompters waving in the wind during previous rallies and has expressed difficulty following them.
Despite the teleprompter mishap, Trump continued to criticize Biden’s use of teleprompters and his public speaking skills. The former president has targeted Biden’s reliance on teleprompters in the past and has used it as a point of attack in his speeches. The incident in Michigan was not the first time Trump has faced issues with teleprompters during his own speeches, and he has expressed frustration with the devices, claiming they do not work well for him. Trump’s criticism of teleprompters and his struggles during the rally highlight the challenges of public speaking and the use of technology in political communication.
