During a press event at Trump International Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, a fly landed on former President Donald Trump’s face, marking the second time a notable insect encounter occurred during a Trump-led campaign event. The event was intended to link Trump’s Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, to inflation under the Biden-Harris administration. The presence of flies buzzing around Trump distracted from his remarks, which focused on campaign talking points and personal attacks on Harris. The incident drew comparisons to a similar fly landing on then-Vice President Mike Pence during the 2020 vice-presidential debate. Social media commentators highlighted the fly’s appearance and its parallels to the previous incident. The attention on the fly overshadowed Trump’s statements, which included false claims about winning the state of Pennsylvania in the 2020 election. Despite the distraction, the event continued as planned, with Harris scheduled to deliver a policy speech the following day calling for a federal ban on grocery price-gouging. The fly incident added an unconventional element to the event and became a focal point for media coverage and online discussion.
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