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Trump's Solar Eclipse Shenanigans: A Campaign Ad Gone Wrong

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Trump's solar eclipse campaign ad sparks controversy as he defies safety recommendations and blocks out the sun with his head. Learn how to avoid foolishness and eye damage during solar eclipses!

Donald Trump's latest antics involve a bizarre campaign ad featuring a solar eclipse and his head blocking out the sun. The former President's video, shared on his platform Truth Social, references the total solar eclipse and the upcoming 2024 election, dubbing it as a pivotal moment in human history. This move has stirred up criticism as Trump is seen ignoring eclipse safety measures, reminiscent of his 2017 incident where he directly gazed at the sun during a total solar eclipse, prompting concerns about eye damage. As the campaign video compares the election to the eclipse, Trump's unconventional approach continues to generate mixed reactions and viral attention.

Hillary Clinton recently resurfaced the viral 2017 photo of Trump looking at the sun during a solar eclipse, drawing attention to the former President's past eclipse behavior. This comes as Americans anticipate the upcoming total solar eclipse in 2024, scheduled for April 8. Trump's total solar eclipse campaign ad has left many questioning his tactics, with some labeling him as a 'helluva showman' for the attention-grabbing move. Despite the controversy, Trump's video on Truth Social remains a focal point of discussion and debate among supporters and critics alike.

**Interesting Fact:** In 2017, during a total solar eclipse, Trump defied safety recommendations by staring at the sun directly, going against eye protection advice.

**Interesting Fact:** Trump's comparison of the election to the solar eclipse highlights his unique approach to political campaigning, blending astronomical references with campaign messaging.

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Don't be dumb like Donald Trump today (Mother Jones)

An optometrist explains how to avoid the foolishness of staring into a solar eclipseโ€”and serious eye damage.

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Trump Posts Bizarre Solar Eclipse Campaign Ad, With His Head ... (TIME)

The video shows the former President's head block out the sun as he calls his 2024 campaign โ€œthe most important moment in human history."

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Donald Trump shares solar eclipse campaign ad (HOLA! USA)

The video was shared on Trump's platform Truth Social and references the total solar eclipse and the upcoming election, which will take place in November 2024.

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Donald Trump Mocked for Solar Eclipse Behavior (Newsweek)

On Monday, April 8, 2024, Americans are expected to experience a total solar eclipse in many states.

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Trump posts bizarre solar eclipse ad โ€“ with his head blocking out the ... (The Independent)

During the August 2017 total solar eclipse, the then-president went viral when he ignored all eclipse safety recommendations by gazing directly at the sun ...

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Hillary Clinton shares Trump 2017 photo ahead of solar eclipse (The Hill)

Hillary Clinton resurfaced the viral photo of former President Trump looking at the sun during a solar eclipse in 2017, as millions of Americans are ...

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'Helluva showman': Trump's bizarre total solar eclipse campaign ad ... (Hindustan Times)

As the stage is set in the United States for a rare astronomical event, Trump surprised his fans and supporters with a bizarre total solar eclipse campaign ...

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Trump posts solar eclipse promo video (The Hill)

Former President Trump invoked the highly anticipated solar eclipse in a new campaign video posted late Sunday night. The video posted on Truth Social opens ...

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Trump compares the election to the eclipse in campaign video (Daily Mail)

As millions across the country prepare to watch the moon blocking out the sun, Trump released a clip of a silhouette of his head moving across the sky.

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In campaign video, Donald Trump compares his election to ... (Washington Times)

Former President Donald Trump used the excitement over the solar eclipse to launch a new campaign video on Truth Social.

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Trump trolled ahead of eclipse for staring directly at the sun (The Independent)

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Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and a total eclipse of the sun ... (The Guardian)

A baby balloon of the Republicans' presidential candidate threatens to plunge the United States into darkness.

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Donald Trump Posts Unusual Campaign Video Amid Solar Eclipse ... (NDTV)

Former US President Donald Trump has added an unexpected twist to the excitement surrounding the recent total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.

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