Trump Stunned When Crowd Boos After He Says Florida Politician’s Name: ‘What’s Going On?’
If someone told you that former President Donald Trump named a current Florida politician at a rally and was met with raucous boos, one would appropriately assume that Trump had just brought up Gov. Ron DeSantis.
After all, there is no love lost between Trump supporters and DeSantis fans.
Trump, the heavy favorite to emerge from the GOP primaries, and DeSantis, Trump’s chief primary rival, have swiftly become bitter rivals, and that appears unlikely to change anytime soon.
But it wasn’t DeSantis’ name that Trump invoked at a Wednesday night rally in Hialeah, a suburb of Miami, despite the Florida governor being just a stone’s throw away at the GOP primary debate.
No, curiously, Trump brought up the name of someone who has long supported the former president — typically a good way to engender positive vibes with Trump’s staunchest supporters — when the audible boos began cascading down at the star-studded rally.
Trump mentioned GOP Rep. Carlos Giménez at the rally and, well, take a listen for yourself:
Trump: Your Congressman Cariess Gimez. You know him? Carless Gimenez. Some people say Carlos.
Crowd: Boo
Trump: Oh you don’t like him pic.twitter.com/UXvpSFhTSP
— Acyn (@Acyn) November 9, 2023
Trump was trying to properly enunciate Giménez’s name when the audience picked up on who he was referencing.
That’s when the boos came crashing down.
Trump, in a rare moment of genuine shock, seemed taken aback by the boos raining down on one of his vocal supporters.
“Oh, you don’t like him?” Trump asked when the boos began to get louder.
After taking in a few more boos, Trump felt compelled to ask, “What’s going on?”
“Carlos! Come on, Carlos,” Trump added. “We gotta get that straightened out.”
Trump gauged the audience’s temperature on Giménez a few more times before ultimately expressing shock by saying, “Really? Wow.”
It’s not clear why Giménez is as seemingly unpopular with the MAGA crowd as he is, but this is hardly the first time that Trump supporters have vocally rejected the local lawmaker — again, despite his repeated support for Trump.
As the Miami Herald reported back in 2020, then-Miami-Dade Mayor Giménez was vocally booed by Trump supporters at a rally.
Despite this ongoing disapproval, even as recently as Thursday morning, Giménez told Fox News that Trump was the clear winner of the GOP primary debate, despite the fact that he didn’t actually participate in it.
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What factors may be contributing to the disconnect between Trump’s endorsement and the sentiments of his supporters, as seen in the reception of Carlos Giménez?
Inst Trump’s wishes. In fact, Giménez’s association with the former president seems to have sparked dissatisfaction among the crowd.
This incident highlights the complex dynamics within the Republican Party, especially concerning the upcoming GOP primaries. While Trump enjoys immense popularity among his supporters, his endorsement does not guarantee unanimous support for the endorsed candidate. This has become evident in the case of Carlos Giménez.
Giménez, a GOP Representative, has been a vocal supporter of Trump and his policies. However, his reception among Trump’s staunchest supporters has been less than favorable. The boos directed at Giménez at the rally suggest a disconnect between Trump’s endorsement and the sentiments of his supporters.
It is worth noting that Giménez’s unpopularity within the MAGA crowd is not exclusive to this particular rally. This incident is just one among many instances where Trump supporters have openly rejected the Florida politician. The reasons for this disapproval remain unclear, but it may indicate a divergence in policy positions or a lack of resonance with the base.
The rally in Hialeah serves as a microcosm, highlighting the existing tensions and rivalries within the Republican Party. Trump’s perennial rival, Ron DeSantis, being nearby at the GOP primary debate, was expected to elicit a negative response from the crowd. However, it was Giménez, a vocal supporter of Trump, who faced the ire of the audience. This unexpected reaction reiterates the unpredictable nature of politics and the fickle nature of political alliances.
As the race for the 2024 GOP primaries intensifies, incidents like these provide insight into the shifting dynamics within the party. It is apparent that Trump’s endorsement does not necessarily translate into unwavering support from his base. The rally in Hialeah serves as a reminder that loyalty and popularity are not always mutually inclusive.
Only time will tell how these dynamics play out in the upcoming primaries. The rifts and rivalries within the Republican Party continue to evolve, creating an uncertain political landscape. As Trump and DeSantis vie for dominance within the GOP, the future of figures like Giménez remains uncertain.
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