Donald Trump has once again found himself at the center of bizarre headlines, but this time it’s not about his political moves or fiery rhetoric—it’s about flies. During a string of recent speeches, the former president has been swarmed by flies, creating awkward moments and leaving the audience, and many watching online, asking, WTF is happening?
The Strange Sightings
Multiple videos from Trump’s rallies and public appearances show an unusual number of flies buzzing around him while he delivers his speeches. In one clip, Trump is visibly annoyed, swatting away the insects as they land on his face, jacket, and podium. While flies are not uncommon outdoors, the sheer number of them during these events has sparked curiosity and even humor among viewers.
Social Media Goes Wild
As with anything related to Trump, social media quickly erupted with memes, jokes, and speculation. The sight of the former president, usually unflappable in the face of criticism, batting away swarms of flies became instant viral content.
“Even the flies know where the BS is,” one Twitter user quipped, while another wrote, “The flies are trying to tell us something.” Hashtags like #TrumpFlies and #SwarmGate began trending, with people joking about the symbolism of flies being drawn to Trump’s speeches.