Former President Donald Trump faced a hostile reception at the Libertarian National Convention, with loud boos and jeers greeting him as he took the stage. While some in the crowd cheered him on, others expressed their disapproval of his presence, with one party member even shouting, “Donald Trump should have taken a bullet!”
Trump attempted to appeal to libertarians by highlighting his legal challenges and denouncing President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. Despite his efforts to rally support against Biden, many in the crowd remained opposed to both major-party candidates.
The appearance at the libertarian gathering underscored Trump’s recognition of the threat posed by third-party candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who spoke at the convention. Trump has been ramping up attacks on Kennedy, whom he labeled a “fake” anti-vaccination proponent.
While polls suggest that Kennedy could draw votes away from both Trump and Biden, it remains uncertain which candidate will be more affected by his candidacy. Trump’s promise to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road website, received applause from the crowd, highlighting the issues of government overreach that resonate with libertarians.
