Pink calls Trump's Tulsa rally a 'donkey show', mocks low turnout: 'I sold that same place out in 5 minutes'
President Donald Trump was set to hold his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was expecting to see a crowd of over 100,000 people. Despite the 'Black Lives Matter' protests taking all over the world, everyone was shocked to see that the tickets for his rally had been sold out. Preparation had been made to ensure that the arena would be able to welcome all his supporters inside.
However, when the event started, not many gathered to see him. Less than 20,000 people could be seen in the arena and plans had to be changed. Seeing how many people showed up, singer Pink couldn't help but take a dig at the president. Taking to Twitter, she shared a video of a news outlet reporting how the Trump rally had a small crowd this time.
She tweeted, "I think I sold that same place out in five minutes. #donkeyshow" Pink further joked that there are a lot of people "dressed as seats" and wondered if "they are all in catering". Pink has always been vocal about how she thinks Trump should not come to the White House for the second time. Speaking for the 'Black Lives Matter' moment, she wrote, "It is time for a change. It is past time for a change. We must throw out the old way because it is broken. Division, racism, it never wins. it never works, it never has... other than to cause pain and anguish and terror and loss."
She continued, "Shame, outrage, and anger - that's what every American should be feeling right now. We should be disgusted and embarrassed and inspired to change or be part of the solution. Now is the time for real, meaningful action."
She made it clear that her vote would not be going to Trump as she wrote, "I cannot wait to vote in November- for humanity and human decency and justice. I will see you at the polls. And in the meantime, in addition to listening and learning and having difficult conversations, I am also donating to the NAACP to help fight for racial injustice, because black lives matter." She concluded the post by writing, "These actions will not fix things overnight, but it's a start- and we must do everything we can to make our country a better place for all. We are ALL Americans, We are ALL human begins. Let us ALL be part of the change."
According to the Independent, Trump and Mike Pence scrapped plans to an outdoor rally at the president's campaign event Oklahoma, following reports of low attendance and a thinner-than-expected crowd inside the arena.
In a campaign statement, spokesperson Tim Murtaugh said "Protesters interfered with supporters, even blocking access to metal detectors, which prevented people from entering the rally. Radical protesters, coupled with a relentless onslaught from the media, attempted to frighten off the president's supporters." Tulsa officials had anticipated 100,000 people for the rally. The BOK Centre has a capacity of roughly 19,000 people.