Trump Faces Boos While Urging Libertarians to Support His Candidacy

Donald Trump faced boos and heckles from a raucous crowd at the Libertarian National Convention, highlighting the tension between his policies and libertarian values. Despite some support, many libertarians criticized Trump for his handling of the COVID-19 vaccine and public health restrictions. Trump, who did not file for the Libertarian nomination, attempted to appeal to libertarians by promising to commute Ross Ulbricht's sentence and include a libertarian in his cabinet if elected. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also addressed the convention, aiming to rally support.