Former president shows up in safety vest, shares campaign team secrets

At recent Wisconsin gathering **Donald Trump** wore bright work-vest while sharing behind-scenes campaign moments. His teamʼs attempt to control messaging became main topic of discussion

October 31 2024 , 02:05 PM  •  450 views

Former president shows up in safety vest, shares campaign team secrets

In an eye-catching bright-orange safety vest Donald Trump showed up at mid-week Wisconsin meet-up‚ giving folks a rare look at campaign inner-workings

My people told me about four weeks ago — I was saying‚ ʼNo‚ I want to protect the people. I want to protect the women of our country. I want to protect the womenʼ [...] ʼSir‚ please donʼt say that.ʼ Why? They said‚ ʼWe think itʼs very inappropriate for you to say.ʼ I said‚ ʼWhy? Iʼm president. I want to protect the women of our countryʼ

Trump sharing conversation with his advisors

The ex-presidents choice of work-wear (which grabbed lots of attention) wasnt the only surprising element of his appearance. He went off-script to share how his campaign team tries to manage his public statements; specifically about womens protection issues

In this candid moment Trump showed that even someone who held the highest office‚ still deals with advisors trying to shape their message — though he doesnt always listen to their advice