Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
Mary Papenfuss

Did He Just Blow It? Social Media Erupts Over What Trump Does To His Dead Mic

Donald Trump Mary L Trump Mary Trump Elon Musk
Donald Trump called Liz Cheney "a very dumb individual" during a rally in Glendale, Arizona, before suggesting that they try surrounding her with guns. (Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Social media critics were erupting Saturday after Donald Trump appeared to simulate oral sex with a dead microphone at a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Trump pumped the podium mic up and down, made an "O" with his lips, then ducked his head up and down, eliciting laughter from supporters, who appeared to be on the same joke at the Friday night rally.

NJ.com goofed that Trump pulled a "Linda Lovelace" on his mic, which occurred during a four-minute tirade about his broken equipment. At one point he asked the crowd if they wanted him to "knock the hell out of the people" responsible for the failure. Supporters cheered.

The former president's critical niece, Mary Trump, had one of the best comebacks on X, warning that what Trump appeared to be doing is the "only job he will bring back" if he wins the election.

But there were lots of other funny — and scathing — comments. So many that "#TrumpIsGoingDown" was trending on X.

Read more
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
They say we don’t like sex, drugs, democracy or DIY. But here’s how we in gen Z really feel
Recent surveys claim to have discovered a lot of alarming things about my generation. But they’re not telling you the whole story
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Why smell and sight are close friends
New research explores the many ways our sensory experiences overlaps, teaching us new ways the brain perceives
Salon
Salon
Best American snacks: Must-try treats from across the pond for UK delivery
The United States of Snacks
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Jimmy Fallon's natural kitchen island emphasizes a 'big shift' in design trends – designers say it has the rare ability to feel 'forever new'
The Tonight Show host combines dusty red cabinets with a natural, unpainted island countertop – for a unique, natural twist in the center of his kitchen
Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Kristin Davis Shares Why the 'Sex and the City' Cast Was "Scared" of Showing Their Nipples on TV
"Like, would we be shunned?"
Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Post Malone joins reunited Nirvana at Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary concert
Adam Sandler introduced the group as ‘Post Nirvana’
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play