Trump turns political event into surreal listening party

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Oct. 15, 2024, 11:18 AM UTC

By Jake Traylor, Dasha Burns, Emma Barnett and Patrick Smith

Former President Donald Trump turned a town hall event in front of supporters in Pennsylvania into an impromptu listening party Monday night, playing a unlikely selection of tunes for more than 30 minutes after the event was paused for a medical emergency.

Trump is famed for his lengthy and unorthodox political rallies, but none have followed such an unusual format, featuring the Republican nominee swaying along and occasionally punching the air to songs including the Village People's "YMCA," Sinead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Memory," from the musical "Cats."

The event was meant to be a Q&A focused on Trump's policy platform, but during a pause while two people received medical attention, Trump told the crowd: "Let's not do any more questions. Let's just listen to music. Let's make it into our music. Who the hell wants to hear questions? Right?"

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris said on her campaign's X account that Trump rambled and "looked confused" on stage during the event.

Republican campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said on X the event showed "something special" was happening. "@realDonaldTrump is unlike any politician in history, and it’s great," he said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Jake Traylor is a 2024 NBC News campaign embed.

Dasha Burns is a correspondent for NBC News.

Emma Barnett is a 2024 NBC News campaign embed.

I cover early morning U.S. breaking news, everything from severe weather to crime. I'm based in London and have worked for American news outlets since 2013.

Abigail Brooks contributed.

Oct. 15, 2024, 11:18 AM UTC

By Jake Traylor, Dasha Burns, Emma Barnett and Patrick Smith

Former President Donald Trump turned a town hall event in front of supporters in Pennsylvania into an impromptu listening party Monday night, playing a unlikely selection of tunes for more than 30 minutes after the event was paused for a medical emergency.

Trump is famed for his lengthy and unorthodox political rallies, but none have followed such an unusual format, featuring the Republican nominee swaying along and occasionally punching the air to songs including the Village People's "YMCA," Sinead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Memory," from the musical "Cats."

The event was meant to be a Q&A focused on Trump's policy platform, but during a pause while two people received medical attention, Trump told the crowd: "Let's not do any more questions. Let's just listen to music. Let's make it into our music. Who the hell wants to hear questions? Right?"

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris said on her campaign's X account that Trump rambled and "looked confused" on stage during the event.

Republican campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said on X the event showed "something special" was happening. "@realDonaldTrump is unlike any politician in history, and it’s great," he said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Jake Traylor is a 2024 NBC News campaign embed.

Dasha Burns is a correspondent for NBC News.

Emma Barnett is a 2024 NBC News campaign embed.

I cover early morning U.S. breaking news, everything from severe weather to crime. I'm based in London and have worked for American news outlets since 2013.

Abigail Brooks contributed.

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