A CNN reporter who attended a MAGA rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday had a hard time summarizing former President Donald Trump's key points at the convention, including the late golf legend Arnold Palmer. It also included a long anecdote about the genitals of
A live feed shows political correspondent Steve Contorno attempting to summarize Mr. Trump's rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, from bizarre topics about Mr. Palmer's masculinity to the former president's hair care habits. I jumped.
Trump spoke for 12 minutes about Palmer, a Latrobe native.
“Arnold Palmer was a fully human being. I say that out of respect for women. And I love women. But this man, this man. This is a man who was fully human.” President Trump said during his speech.
“This guy was strong and tough…and I refuse to say that. But when he took a shower with other pros, they came out of there. They were like, 'Oh my God. ” he said. That's unbelievable. ”
Mr. Contorno was tasked with providing live coverage of Mr. Palmer's alleged large donation while Mr. Trump was still talking behind the scenes.
“The Trump campaign is signaling that Trump's speech appearance tonight is the beginning of his closing argument to voters over the next few weeks. And that closing argument begins in a rather…interesting way. ” Contorno began, already holding back a laugh.
“He began with a long story about Arnold Palmer, a native of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which included descriptions of the Hall of Fame golfer's behavior in the men's room and locker room, and his physical appearance. It also included. I didn't make this, but like in the shower!”
Fighting back a laugh, he quickly moved on, following more typical rally coverage parsing political rhetoric, including President Trump's continued attacks on President Joe Biden, targeting Catholic Americans. .
