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Trump distracts with the fly incident, attacks Harris at Wisconsin rally

During a rally in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Donald Trump's attention was captured by... a fly. Equally noteworthy were the former president's sudden outburst and exceptionally offensive comments directed at his rival in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump is a candidate in the presidential elections in the USA.
Donald Trump is a candidate in the presidential elections in the USA.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump surprised his supporters at a rally in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, on Saturday. During a heated monologue about illegal immigration, he unexpectedly distracted the audience due to a fly that flew to his podium.

- Oh, there's a fly - Trump said. - I wonder where the fly came from? - he asked, to which one of the attendees shouted: "Kamala!" referring to Kamala Harris.

In response, Trump said: - See, two years ago, I wouldn't have had a fly up here. You're changing rapidly. We can't take it any longer - he added indignantly.

It was unclear to whom or what Trump was specifically referring.

The internet quickly reacted to this unexpected incident. Katie Phang, host on MSNBC and legal analyst, commented: "This is not normal."

American Bridge 21st Century, a group holding Republicans accountable, stated that "Trump is exhausted and struggling to stay on track. He begins a story about a hat, but gets distracted by a fly and never finishes."

Many netizens compared this incident to the situation in 2020 when a fly landed on then-Vice President Mike Pence's head during a debate with Harris.

Trump’s obnoxious words directed at Harris

During the same rally, Trump again attacked Harris, calling her "mentally disabled".

- Kamala is mentally disabled. Joe Biden became mentally impaired. Kamala was born that way. If you think about it, only a mentally disabled person could’ve allowed this to happen to our country - Trump thundered, in the context of illegal migration and securing the U.S. borders.

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