Donald Trump briefly halted his speech during a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, on Saturday after reacting to what he described as a popping noise coming from the audience.
Speaking to a packed arena, Trump stopped mid-sentence while discussing China to question the audience about the noise. “Did you hear that sound? I didn’t like the, I didn’t like the sound,” he said. Trump added, “Heard a little pop. You know, when I hear a pop, I say, what was that little sucker? I just heard a pop. We okay? Yes. Don’t worry about it.”
Reaction and Apparent Butler Reference
During the pause, Trump remarked, “When I hear a pop, I say ooooooooh.” The reaction appeared to be a reference to the July assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, where 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots at Trump, wounding his ear.
Following the rally, observers online noted that the popping noise described by Trump could not be detected in published video recordings of the event.
Automotive Manufacturing Announcement
Later in the speech, Trump delivered an economic announcement regarding industrial development in the state. He announced that German automaker Audi has committed $4.2 billion to construct a new vehicle manufacturing facility in nearby Macon, Georgia.
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“Audi has just committed to invest $4.2 billion in nearby Macon, Georgia to begin the construction next month on a massive plant that will produce 200,000 cars a year,” Trump told the crowd, characterizing the project as the largest single investment in the modern history of the American auto industry.
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Trump stated that the broader American automotive sector is undergoing a revival, asserting that 30,000 new jobs and approximately $40 billion in investments were entering the industry. He credited Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with assisting in finalizing the arrangement and invited Audi corporate leadership, including Audi CEO Gernot Döllner and Audi North America President Vito Paladino, to join him on stage during the event.
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