'Get Off Stage' Trump Campaign Does Republican Kari Lake Dirty In Hilarious Moment At Rally

***DISCLAIMER: This article was first published on August 24, 2024***

At a rally held yesterday in Glendale, Arizona, Donald Trump took the stage, but what caught the internet’s attention wasn’t his speech—it was a series of images shared on X (formerly Twitter) showing the teleprompter giving urgent instructions to the speaker. The teleprompter flashed messages such as, “Please get off stage. Trump waiting,” and “Wrap ASAP – Colton,” signaling an effort to quickly move things along to make room for Trump.

These images quickly circulated online, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how tightly managed Trump’s rallies are, and how even those closest to him must make way for his grand entrance. The speaker in question was reportedly Kari Lake, a staunch Trump supporter and former Arizona gubernatorial candidate. Lake, a favorite of Trump’s base, has been widely seen as a potential future running mate. However, even for a figure as prominent as Lake, the teleprompter messages made it clear: get off the stage – you’re already six minutes over schedule.

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The urgency captured in these teleprompter cues highlights the precise orchestration of Trump’s events. Every rally is designed to keep the focus on the former president, and there’s little room for deviation from the schedule. The internet, of course, had a field day with the images, as they quickly became meme material on X, offering comedic relief at the idea of Trump impatiently waiting backstage while Lake spoke.

Though the audience was unaware of these teleprompter prompts, the images went viral online, shedding light on how carefully planned Trump’s rallies are—even if that means rushing loyal allies like Kari Lake off the stage. Lake herself didn’t appear to notice or react to the urgency, but her time was clearly up according to the teleprompter operator, who was working to ensure Trump’s grand entrance wasn’t delayed.

In the world of political rallies, every moment counts, and Trump’s team made sure the focus was back on him as quickly as possible. The incident is just another example of Trump’s magnetic pull at his own events—ensuring the audience’s attention is exactly where he wants it, as soon as he’s ready to step into the spotlight.