Why Trump fans were 'uncharacteristically quiet' outside of NY courthouse: report

15 April 2024

Despite four indictments and over 80 felony charges, the loyalty of Donald Trump's MAGA fanbase has remained unwavering.

An August 2023 Washington Post report noted, "In the Monmouth poll, 61 percent of MAGA Republicans say they aren’t at all concerned about Trump’s indictments."

The Hill reported last April, "Polling released by NPR, PBS NewsHour and Marist this week found that 63 percent of Republicans said they wanted Trump to be president again, even if he was found guilty of a crime."

However, a Monday, April 15 article published by Politico indicates that just because Trump fans don't care about the indictments, doesn't mean they haven't grown weary amid all of his legal troubles.

The report notes, "In the past, Trump has always been able to count on his supporters turning out en masse, from his signature rallies to the riot at the Capitol. But on Monday, at a pivotal moment for the MAGA movement and Trump’s campaign, the faithful were uncharacteristically quiet."

Newsmax commentator and New York GOP US Senate candidate told Politico, "I just think that people are kind of just tired of these trials, and they know that they really mean nothing between the persecution of Donald Trump throughout the country, Rudy Giuliani and all of his allies."

Another MAGA supporter said, "It’s kind of sleepy."

Politico notes, Even among supporters so loyal they were drawn to an event publicized as a 'rally for President Trump' organized by the New York Young Republican Club, the endless litany of Trump’s legal proceedings seemed to be wearing on them."

Furthermore, former US Rep. George Santos (R-NY) ex-aide, Vish Burra, emphasized, “It’s 9 a.m. on a Monday in New York City, and you’re asking Republicans to show up, mostly people who generally work."

Politico's full report is available here.

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