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Former President Trump Stays On Stage After Town Hall

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and moderator Laura Ingraham gesture on stage during a Fox News Channel town hall Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/

Former President Donald Trump surprised attendees at a town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania, by remaining on stage for an extended period after the event concluded. The reason for his prolonged presence on stage was unclear, leading to confusion among the audience.

Trump was seen swaying to the music and engaging in brief exchanges with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and other individuals in the crowd. The music continued to play for over 30 minutes as Trump occasionally made remarks in between songs.

The event, held indoors at the Greater Philadelphia Center & Fairgrounds, featured a playlist that included songs such as “Time To Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, “It’s a Man’s World” by James Brown and Luciano Pavarotti, and “YMCA” by Village People.

At one point, Trump paused the event to request medical attention for two individuals in the crowd. During this interlude, the audience spontaneously began singing “God Bless America.”

He interacted with the audience and swayed to the music for over 30 minutes.
Former President Trump remained on stage after a town hall event in Oaks, Pennsylvania.
The reason for his prolonged presence on stage was unclear, causing confusion.

Trump's campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, explained the former president's extended presence on stage by stating, “He’s here for the people. Not like loser Kamala Harris.”

The unusual moment concluded with Trump announcing that the event would end after playing “YMCA” by Village People. The playlist also included songs like “Hallelujah” by Rufus Wainwright, “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’Connor, and “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses.

This unexpected turn of events added a unique twist to the town hall, leaving attendees and observers puzzled by Trump's prolonged stage presence and interactions with the audience.

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