Last updated on June 9th, 2021 at 04:19 am
Donald Trump made his return to politics in North Carolina, but what got all the attention were his wrinkled pants that appeared to be on backward.
Snopes says it is false:
Others are noting this, but it can't be shared enough: Donald Trump gave his big speech today with his pants on backwards. Look close and tell me I'm wrong.https://t.co/sRsoJVfyf8
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— Brandon Friedman (@BFriedmanDC) June 6, 2021
Video of the infamous Trump pants:
Trump’s pants are not photoshopped. Here’s the video. pic.twitter.com/s6LPhNAFf5
— Travis Akers (@travisakers) June 6, 2021
A closer look:
We asked Donald Trump what the main focus of his NC speech would be. He said, “Depends. But definitely something backward.” #Trumppants pic.twitter.com/TJOjwXQ8GP
— Miss Laurie Lehner (@AndTheBandAides) June 6, 2021
Trump’s pants appear to have no zipper in the front, and given the odd way that they fit on his legs, it is easy to see how the idea that he is wearing them backward sprung to life on Twitter.
It is bad news for the former failed one-term president and Republicans who are hoping that he will lead them back to victory that the big story coming out of North Carolina isn’t about anything that he had to say, but instead, he is trending for his pants.
Republicans have already claimed that the pants are photoshopped and that will likely soon be saying that this is a socialist plot to get Trump by attacking his pants.
Part of the reason why Trump was able to win in 2016 was that the media elevated him and took him seriously. That dynamic changed during his presidency, and now the failed blogger is being treated like a sideshow clown who can’t even properly wear a pair of pants.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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