Trump fumbles and loses train of thought during Nevada rally, trolls call it 'software malfunction'

Donald Trump was trolled after struggling while addressing a large crowd, stumbling over his words during a portion of his speech at a Nevada rally
UPDATED OCT 13, 2024
Donald Trump struggled to complete his sentence at a rally in Nevada on October 12, 2024 (Getty Images)
Donald Trump struggled to complete his sentence at a rally in Nevada on October 12, 2024 (Getty Images)

RENO, NEVADA: GOP nominee Donald Trump appeared out of sorts while speaking at a campaign rally in Nevada on Saturday, October 12, reported OK! Magazine.

The clip of the moment was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by journalist Aaron Rupar, which has since garnered criticisms from netizens.

The 78-year-old former president is seen saying in the clip, "They so dearly - they dearly - look, you know that - they dearly deserve it." Trump's delivery hinted at him losing his train of thought and rushing to complete the sentence.



 

Fumbling Trump raises concern as he labels Election Day 'Liberation Day'

Trump not being at the peak of his mental acuity creates growing concern, as the GOP nominee earlier made a bold claim of hunting down and deporting undocumented immigrants if he wins the 2024 election.

"We are now known, all throughout the world, as OCCUPIED AMERICA...But to everyone here in Colorado and all across our nation, I make you this vow: November 5th, 2024 will be LIBERATION DAY in America," he wrote on X on Friday.

"I will rescue Aurora and every town that has been invaded and conquered—and we will put these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in jail or kick them the hell OUT OF OUR COUNTRY."



 

"No person who has inflicted the violence and terror that Kamala Harris has inflicted on this community can EVER be allowed to become President of the United States!" he later added, slamming his political rival.

Internet claims Trump 'is glitching' at rally

Netizens reacting to Trump's rally clip on X trolled the former president for fumbling over his words. The following tweets demonstrate the predominant takes.

"Fumbles over words and then pretends he sticks the landing. The babbling joker does it EVERY time," wrote a user.



 

"Grandpa is glitching big time," jibed another.



 

"Trump is old, senile, deranged, and a pathological liar who is stupid," shared a third.



 

"Stumbling old man," quipped a fourth.



 

"Bro was buffering," mocked a fifth.



 

"Does Trump believe he is fooling anyone with his 'cover-ups'?" inquired a sixth user.



 

"Software malfunction. Where the hell is Musk??" chided yet another.



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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