**DISCLAIMER: This article was first published in July of 2024**
Scandal-plagued, multi-indicted, and newly-felony-convicted former President Donald Trump has once again made social media’s collective skin crawl after a new video of Donald’s cringeworthy interaction with a crying child fan went viral.
In a recent video that’s spread like wildfire across X (formerly known as Twitter,) the ex-President is seen at what appears to be some sort of venue, stopping to talk with a young boy and what we assume is his father.
The kid, who looks to be around 11 or 12, is dressed like Trump — complete with the trademarked blue suit, red tie, and a mop of a blonde wig on his head, carrying a red Trump hat — and he’s crying his little eyes out, so much so that his face was red and blotted.
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“Come here,” Trump says as he approaches the kid. “You’re gonna hit pay dirt.”
“Look at him, huh?!” Donald goes on to add as he notices the child’s tears, grabs him by the shoulder, and gives him a shake before turning and pulling out his wallet to take out a $100 bill.
He shows the kid the bill, prompting more overwhelmed sobs, before turning to sign the $100 as he says, “We’re gonna make it valuable. We’re gonna add some value” — hailing back to his “pay dirt” comment.
The kid can be seen wiping his tears as Trump signs the $100.
“Look at this guy now! Come here!” Trump is heard saying as he turns back to the boy, grabbing his shoulder to pose for a photo with the signed bill.
“We like that kid!” Donald yells out as he puts the rest of his cash back in his wallet and returns his wallet to his pocket.
And then came the worst part…
“If your parents don’t want you, I’ll take you, Trump says, as the child’s adult guardian yells out an enthusiastic, “Yea, baby!”
You can watch the deeply disturbing interaction here:
Young Trump supporter brought to TEARS after meeting Donald Trump 🇺🇸
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 22, 2024
Featured image via screen capture
