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Trump Gets Into It With Fly During His Speech And The Whole Thing Is Downright Strange

Flies are attracted to feces, after all.

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During a speech in Juneau, Wisconsin this afternoon, former President Donald Trump found himself in a bizarre situation when a fly persistently interrupted him on stage. What began as a simple distraction quickly turned into an odd spectacle, as Trump not only acknowledged the fly but also engaged with it in a way that left the audience bewildered.

Trump vs. The Fly: A Surprising Showdown

At one point during the speech, Trump paused and remarked:

“A coal plant a week. I don’t like flies. Get out of here, fly. Never been, never been a big fan of flies. You don’t mind my bringing that up, do you?”

His comments on the fly continued to escalate as he focused on the persistent insect, drawing an unusual comparison between the fly’s behavior and his own approach to politics:

“Anyway, this is a very aggressive sucker, that is. This one. This one in particular is very aggressive. Like, I’m gonna be aggressive for our country. You can probably say that.”​

The crowd, seemingly unsure how to respond, reacted with some laughter. Trump’s diversion from the main content of his speech left many scratching their heads, unsure if this was part of his usual off-the-cuff style or something entirely new.

Strange Reactions During the Speech

What made the moment even stranger was Trump’s apparent frustration with the fly. He appeared visibly distracted and fixated on it, swatting at the air multiple times throughout the speech. Instead of moving on, he let the situation linger, as though it symbolized something bigger—perhaps his ongoing struggle against his political opponents or just a random outburst of annoyance.

Trump’s continued references to the fly highlighted the surreal nature of the moment, as he repeatedly returned to it:

“I don’t like flies, but this one is just relentless. Almost like some people in Washington, huh?”

This interaction left many wondering if the distraction was intentional or if it simply caught Trump off guard. Regardless, the spectacle was an unexpected detour from his usual talking points.

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Social Media Explodes

As expected, social media had a field day with Trump’s bizarre fly encounter. Users flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter) with memes, jokes, and reactions. Responses ranged from amusement to outright confusion, with many noting how surreal the situation felt.

The responses poured in, with people drawing comparisons to previous strange moments in political speeches, like when President Obama famously swatted a fly on camera. However, in Trump’s case, the encounter felt even more drawn out and bizarre, leading to speculation about what was going through his mind during the distraction.

A Bigger Distraction?

The fly may have only been a minor inconvenience, but the way Trump handled it left a lasting impression on the audience and social media alike. While Trump is known for going off-script, this moment stood out as particularly odd, even for him.

Given Trump’s history of strange interruptions during speeches—whether it’s his own tangents or external distractions—this incident with the fly has added another layer to the unpredictable nature of his public appearances.

Trump’s fly incident will likely go down as one of those strange, memorable moments that define his unique style of communication. Whether it’s seen as a lighthearted distraction or a symbol of something deeper, it’s clear the internet will continue to buzz about this bizarre encounter for some time.

Featured image via screengrab/YouTube

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Shay Maz

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Shay Maz has been a political writer for many years. This is a pseudonym for writing; if you need to contact her - you may do so here: https://x.com/SheilaGouldman

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