BEDMINSTER – What should we make of these continuing Trump rallies – like the one Saturday morning a few miles down the road from Trump National?
Delusional? Defiant? Just plain silly?
It’s probably all of the above.
The last time I visited a patch of open land behind the local library and alongside Route 206, it was three weeks ago. That was Nov. 7, the day Joe Biden was projected to win Pennsylvania and thus, the presidency.
That day’s Trump rally, or actually a “Stop the Steal” rally, had been called prior to Biden being declared the winner; so the president’s supporters were in a very disbelieving mood.
Much has happened since.
Virtually all of the president’s suits challenging the election have been dismissed.
States have certified their elections and the Trump Administration has begun – grudgingly – to cooperate with the transition. None of that seemed to matter on this very pleasant Saturday morning in Somerset County.
The president’s most ardent supporters are convinced all of this is a bad dream, a mirage, or, of course, “fake news.”
One woman carrying a large “Don’t Tread on Me” flag and a smaller American flag said she was “praying, praying, praying” for Trump to remain president. She said that approach worked the night Trump won the presidency four years ago. So, why wouldn’t it work again?
A man who brought his German Shepherd to the festivities said only an “idiot” would think Biden really won.
Another supporter of the president said the Electoral College hasn’t voted yet. That happens on Dec.14, but even in these times, it’s unlikely to change anything.
There is a rhythm to these events and today’s was no exception.
There are American and Trump campaign flags; supporters in MAGA-hats and clothing, patriotic music and the waving of flags at passing motorists, some of whom respond by beeping horns. There was a guy attired in colonial garb and another wearing a garment emblazoned with the “Stars and Bars.” There was also a parade of vehicles sporting multiple Trump flags that drove past the 150 or so rally supporters around 11:30 a.m.
What there wasn’t – and this is another staple at Trump rallies – were many people wearing masks. Clearly, the political divide over something as seemingly rudimentary as protecting one’s health – and that of others – continues unabated. It’s worth wondering what’s going to happen six months from now, or even two months from now, when President Donald J. Trump is no longer the president.
Are there still going to be rallies? Are Trump supporters still going to be convinced their guy won?
My hunch is yes. It seems clear Trump will continue ranting about a “rigged” election and his base of fanatical devotees are unlikely to change their minds.
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