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Trump Claims Obama's Michigan Rally Was 'Empty': What The Photos Show

Trump Claims Obama's Michigan Rally Was 'Empty': What The Photos Show

Summary

President Donald Trump said Barack Obama’s rally in Detroit was “empty” while speaking at a rally in Perry, Georgia. Photos and videos showed a packed gym and an overflow audience, and local outlet Michigan Bridge reported that more than 4,300 people attended.

Key Facts

  • Obama visited Michigan to support Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson.
  • Trump made the “empty” remark at his rally in Perry, Georgia, on Saturday.
  • Social media photos and videos appeared to show a packed gym at Cass Technical High School, where Obama spoke.
  • A photo shared online also appeared to show a full overflow auditorium.
  • Michigan Bridge reported that more than 4,300 people attended Obama’s rally.
  • Obama described the November midterm elections as a potential “circuit breaker” and a chance to rein in actions by the Trump administration.
  • The article notes Trump’s past claims about crowd sizes, including his 2017 claim that his inauguration drew about 1.5 million people.
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