As the big debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris approaches, Trump has made a rather unusual request: he wants no “artificial lifts” or boxes allowed during the debate. According to him, these height-boosting items are a form of “cheating.” But let’s dig a bit deeper into why this request might just be more about drama than fairness.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump declared, “No boxes or artificial lifts will be allowed to stand on during my upcoming debate with Comrade Kamala Harris.” He’s making a big deal out of this, saying that it would be like “cheating.” Trump also added, “And the Democrats cheat enough. ‘You are who you are,’ it was determined!”
Now, let’s put this in perspective. Trump is reported to be between 6 feet and 6 feet 3 inches tall, while Hillary Clinton, his 2016 debate opponent, was about 5 feet 7 inches tall. During those debates, Trump seemed to loom over Clinton, leading to memorable moments and even parody sketches on Saturday Night Live. Is this really where the focus should be?
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On social media, many people are poking fun at Trump’s height obsession. Erika with a K tweeted, “So he won’t wear his lifts, girdle, hairspray, or makeup? I mean, ‘you are who you are,’ trump.” This highlights the irony of Trump’s request, considering his own extensive use of cosmetics and styling. If Trump’s serious about being genuine, perhaps he should start with a more natural look himself!
So he won’t wear his lifts, girdle, hairspray, or makeup?
I mean, “you are who you are,” trump.— Erika with a K (@imaginaryerika) September 8, 2024
Lady Elisabeth Grundnes joined the conversation, saying, “The guy with hardly any real hair. Orange skin. The guy enabling anti-LGBTQ+ folks is saying ‘You are who you are.’ What a joke.” This comment points out the contrast between Trump’s insistence on authenticity and his own heavily styled appearance.
The guy with hardly any real hair. Orange skin. The guy enabling anti-LGBTQ+ folks is saying “You are who you are.” What a joke. No part of his life is real.
— Lady Elisabeth Grundnes (@Oktopia74) September 8, 2024
Irkalla, another Twitter user, questioned Trump’s obsession with height with a witty remark: “I don’t get why he’s obsessed with height. No matter how tall he is, he will always be a little ‘man.’” This reflects a common sentiment that height shouldn’t be the focus, especially when there are more important issues to address.
I don’t get why he’s obsessed with height. No matter how tall he is, he will always be a little “man”.
— Irkalla (@Irkalla_Caudron) September 9, 2024
Grey Goateebloke took a more direct approach, suggesting, “How about ‘no artificial skin coloration’ or ‘no artificial hair’ or ‘no ill-fitting suits’… or, more importantly, ‘no bullshitting.’” This cuts through the noise and highlights that the real issue might not be Trump’s height, but rather his tendency to stretch the truth and create distractions.
How about “no artificial skin coloration” or “no artificial hair” or “no ill-fitting suits”….
or, more importantly, “no bullshitting”.— 🟢🇦🇺🦘Grey Goateebloke🦘🇦🇺🟢 (@Greygoateebloke) September 8, 2024
So, why is Trump so fixated on height and “artificial lifts”? It seems like a way to shift attention from more significant matters. Instead of focusing on whether or not Harris will use a height-boosting device, maybe Trump should address the real issues facing the country, such as healthcare, the economy, and social justice.
In the grand scheme of things, height shouldn’t overshadow the important discussions that need to happen. If Trump is truly interested in fairness, he should focus on how both candidates can best serve the American people rather than making a fuss over the height of the podium. It’s also worth noting that height has never been a reliable indicator of leadership ability. Just because someone is taller doesn’t mean they have better ideas or policies. When it comes to leading a country, it’s about the quality of one’s vision and plans, not how tall one stands on stage.
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