WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump was booed off the stage after speaking at the Libertarian National Convention.
The Republican presidential hopeful addressed the crowd at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, suggesting that “the Libertarian Party should nominate Trump for president.” His remarks were met with a chorus of boos, accompanied by the sound of squeaking plastic chickens used by several attendees to heckle him.
Following the event, the former president took to his platform, Truth Social, to share selectively chosen posts from his loyal supporters, who insisted the speech was a success despite the evident backlash. Trump, seeking to bolster his appeal among far-right voters, portrayed the event as a triumph.
In another post on his social media platform, Trump asserted that he could have secured the Libertarian Party’s nomination for the White House if he had genuinely pursued it.
However, Libertarian Party Chair Angela McArdle clarified on Sunday that Trump had not even qualified for the party’s nomination because he failed to submit the necessary nominating papers.
In response to this, Trump claimed on Truth Social: “The reason I didn’t file paperwork for the Libertarian Nomination, which I would have absolutely gotten if I wanted it (as everyone could tell by the enthusiasm of the Crowd last night!), was the fact that, as the Republican Nominee, I am not allowed to have the Nomination of another Party.”
The incident at the Libertarian National Convention highlights the growing challenges Trump faces as he seeks to expand his base while maintaining his core supporters.
