Liar!’ ‘Panderer!’ Libertarians Relentlessly Boo and Heckle Trump

Skip to main content Rollingstone Logo Click to expand the Mega Menu TOUGH CROWD ‘Liar!’ ‘Panderer!’ Libertarians Relentlessly Boo and Heckle Trump When he told them to nominate or vote for him, the crowd responded with jeers. “Maybe you don’t want to win,” Trump said. "Keep getting your 3 percent every four years" BY PETER WADE MAY 26, 2024 'Liar!' 'Panderer!' Libertarians Relentlessly Boo and Heckle Trump Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC, May 25, 2024. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Donald Trump faced a tough crowd Saturday night. The former president received loud boos and sneers from the Libertarian National Convention. “Become ungovernable,” a screen behind Trump read during his speech, and ungovernable they were, prompting Trump to mock them in return. “Maybe you don’t want to win,” Trump told the crowd after they booed when he told them to nominate him or vote for him. “Keep getting your 3 percent every four years,” he added, referring to the Libertarian Party’s less than stellar showings in prior elections. After getting booed for 20 minutes Trump finally gets pissed and snaps on them. pic.twitter.com/OuB20ksmip — Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 26, 2024 Trump was the first U.S. president in history to address the party’s convention. Despite his attempts to cater to the crowd by vowing to appoint a Libertarian to his cabinet, the delegates were not buying it and hissed at him. Undeterred, Trump commented on his promise, “Pretty good. That’s pretty big.” “Repeal the so-called guidance letter that turned on-campus sexual harassment allegations into defacto criminal convictions,” Trump said. “You know all about that. Who else would do that for you?” Popular on Rolling Stone Trump to Libertarians on accusations of sexual misconduct: "You know all about that" pic.twitter.com/ZeKKLapqm7 — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 26, 2024 Trump is not used to dealing with a hostile crowd. His rallies are usually filled with his most staunch supporters who unquestioningly cheer him on. But Libertarians prefer small government and oppose Covid-19 precautions, meaning they are not huge fans of Trump, who implemented stay-at-home orders and funded the Covid vaccine. “Combine with us in a partnership,” Trump told the convention. “We’re asking that of the Libertarians. We must work together. Combine with us. You have to combine with us.” “No!” the crowd responded. “You cannot give Crooked Joe Biden four more years,” Trump said, but the crowd answered with raucous boos. This getting bad. Every time Trump mentions himself they just booooooooo pic.twitter.com/6sRgM4eyS0 — Acyn (@Acyn) May 26, 2024 Even during the few moments that members of the audience chanted “We want Trump,” they were met with a louder opposing chant of “End the Fed.” It’s a common refrain in the Libertarian party that wants to shutter the Federal Reserve. EDITOR’S PICKS Every Awful Thing Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 50 Worst Decisions in Movie History Trump made an attempt at levity by referring to his legal troubles and indictments, joking, “If I wasn’t a Libertarian before, I sure as hell am a Libertarian now.” But that comment did not go over well and was also met with mostly boos. Trump: I don't throw people in jail for disagreeing with me. I don't do that. [Crowd booing] pic.twitter.com/qgDeuJQFSE — Acyn (@Acyn) May 26, 2024 During his speech, Trump promised to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road, an illegal online drug marketplace. Ulbricht in 2015 was sentenced to life in prison for his role in creating the website. Trump refusing to pardon him during his first term likely instilled skepticism in Libertarians, who oppose drug restrictions, that he would fulfill his promise in a second term. TRENDING The Boos Have It. Trump Ruled Ineligible for Libertarian Nomination See Bradley Cooper Join Pearl Jam to Sing 'Maybe It's Time' at BottleRock The Black Keys Cancel Upcoming North American Leg of International Players Tour 'Liar!' 'Panderer!' Libertarians Relentlessly Boo and Heckle Trump Although he received a less than friendly reception from Libertarians, you’d never know from Trump’s posts on Truth Social about the night. Trump reposted a video from GOP Rep. Mike Lee where Lee said, “Trump knocked it out of the park tonight at the #LibertarianConvention. Well done, sir!” Trump posted at midnight after his address, “Everyone here tonight believes that we must fight for the same fundamental freedoms: Freedom of Expression. Freedom of Religion. Freedom to own a Firearm. Freedom from over-Taxation. Freedom from over-Regulation. Freedom from government Discrimination. And we believe that we do not have a FREE COUNTRY if we do not have FREE SPEECH!” IN THIS ARTICLE: Donald Trump, Libertarian, Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road POLITICS POLITICS NEWS MORE NEWS The Boos Have It. Trump Ruled Ineligible for Libertarian Nomination The Boos Have It. 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