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The Democratic National Committee thought it was being clever by projecting messages onto Trump Tower in Chicago as the party gears up for its convention. Talk about a desperate ploy. One of the projected messages read “Trump-Vance ‘Weird as Hell,’” making one wonder if projecting insults onto a skyscraper is the best they can do. It seems the DNC is so busy focusing on former President Trump that they’ve forgotten about real issues facing Americans.
DNC spokesperson Abhi Rahman proudly informed the world via X about the audacious light show, stating that while Democrats were celebrating in the Windy City, they were also “gifting” Chicago residents a peek at their clever antics. Meanwhile, locals might just be rolling their eyes rather than cheering at the sight of the gleaming Trump Tower lighting up with party rhetoric. Nothing says unity like a spectacle of petty insults aimed at a man who isn’t even in office anymore.
While @TheDemocrats are joyfully celebrating in Chicago, residents of Chi-town are seeing a special message projected on Trump tower. pic.twitter.com/dHlFBPFpav
— Abhi Rahman (@abhirahmantx) August 19, 2024
Among other messages were references to “Project 2025 HQ,” a conservative agenda curated by The Heritage Foundation. Trump himself has made it clear that he wants nothing to do with this initiative. It is almost comical that the Democrats are trying to link Trump to a project he doesn’t endorse, all while thinking they are making some sort of profound point. Perhaps Rahman thought this would rally support; instead, it likely just added to the confusion surrounding the Democratic agenda—or lack thereof.
And let’s not forget the other quotes splashed across the steel and glass of that iconic tower, such as “Harris Walz Joy and Hope.” One can’t help but chuckle at how the Democrats are attempting to resurrect the catchphrases of a bygone era, reminiscent of Obama’s 2008 campaign. It’s as if they’re counting on nostalgia as a campaign strategy, which shows just how out of touch they are in connecting with modern voters. Is anyone still partying like it’s 2008?
LOVE THIS!!! The DNC is projecting “Project 2025 HQ” on Trump’s building in Chicago the night before the convention. This is too good! Trump will be furious! pic.twitter.com/m0jIYT9Nz7
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) August 19, 2024
Rahman publicly confirmed that the DNC was projecting these messages from a room rented just across the street. This seems like a classic case of playing to an audience that is unimpressed with the theatrics. Instead of focusing on the future and tangible policy proposals, the Democrats opted for a show that feels more like a circus act than a serious convention. President Biden and notable figures like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are set to take the stage soon, but the highlight of the night seems to be lines of light dancing over the Trump Tower—a bizarre spectacle, indeed.
As the Democrats prepare to relish in their deep blue territory, Trump is out there, courting swing state voters in Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, and Arizona. While the DNC dazzles its party members with flashy displays, the former president appears to be banking on real conversations with real people. The stark contrast between the two approaches speaks volumes about the current state of American politics. The Democrats may shine bright, but they risk being outshone by substance.
