Audience boos and heckles Trump during speech

Former US President Donald Trump faced unexpected chaos at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, US, where he had hoped to garner support from Libertarian voters. The rowdy crowd booed and screamed at Trump as he made a plea for their endorsement in the upcoming November election against Joe Biden.

Despite the contentious atmosphere, Trump urged the Libertarian party and MAGA voters to support his re-election campaign, stating, “We need your help. We need your support.” However, his request was met with a mixed response, with some in the crowd jeering and chanting “lock him up” while others cheered in support.

Photos from the event show security personnel removing or chasing away several Libertarian party members, including one in costume. Attendees expressed shock that Trump had accepted the invitation to speak at the convention, hoping he would bring attention to their party.

During his speech, Trump promised to stop Joe Biden’s efforts to regulate cryptocurrency and vowed to free Ross Ulbricht, the man behind the Silk Road dark web marketplace, from prison. Ulbricht was sentenced to life for drug distribution and criminal enterprise.

While Trump’s promise to free Ulbricht garnered cheers from the audience, his speech was far from the usual lovefest seen at his rallies. Despite the mixed reception, Trump continued to make his case to the Libertarian voters, acknowledging the risks of competing for untraditional votes.

The Libertarian Party, known for promoting limited-government ideas, has never posed a serious threat in presidential elections. Trump’s appearance at the convention marked a bold move to appeal to minority voters and shake up the political landscape.