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Trump And Tulsi Gabbard Appeared To Have An ‘Awkward’ Moment When Greeting Each Other At Wisconsin Event

This is was so awkward.

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Former President Donald Trump’s town hall in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was memorable and awkward . The event featured an uncomfortable moment between Trump and moderator Tulsi Gabbard, who recently endorsed him. This was Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin since he won the GOP nomination. In Wisconsin, Vice President Harris leads with 49.6%, and Trump has 46.5%.

And let’s be honest, the highlight—or lowlight—of the evening was the hilariously awkward greeting between Trump and Gabbard. A video clip of the moment quickly went viral, thanks to Aaron Rupar’s tweet. He posted the video with a cheeky comment, “lmao this was awkward,” capturing the essence of the evening’s cringeworthy interaction. The tweet quickly gained traction.

Adam J Schmidt tweeted, “It’s always awkward,” clearly echoing a sentiment many felt. D Villella chimed in with a touch of sarcasm, “People waited hours in line to get into this event that he was an hour and a half late for and this is all they got?” A sentiment that many might share, especially if they spent their evening hoping for something more engaging than a political misstep. Jacques V. Nullius tweeted, “he says he isn’t weird,” which might mean Trump’s awkwardness is just how people see him, or maybe it’s his usual style.

Antonella Longo’s tweet questioned, “Do his voters really like his pathetic dance moves?” While NannyB summed up the collective mood with, “Melania won’t kiss him, Tulsi won’t shake his hand (or give him a hug – kinda looked like he was going-in), JD won’t campaign with him, everyone is like – yuck!!!!” Clearly, the awkwardness wasn’t just a minor issue; it seemed to reflect broader discontent.

With awkward moments and a lot of viral tweets, it looks like Trump’s big return was anything but smooth. As he tries to regain his footing, this town hall might just be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

Featured image via Screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/terrylwsn.

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