All articles tagged with #crowd size
Trump claimed 422,000 attended the July 4 'Salute to America 250' on the National Mall, but there is no independent confirmation of that figure; even if true, it would be far short of the 1976 bicentennial crowd, and The Independent notes Trump has a history of inflating crowd sizes.
President Donald Trump posted over 100 messages on Truth Social during a long Sunday posting spree after severe weather disrupted his July 4 celebration on the National Mall, claiming he personally overturned a decision to cancel the event and noting that a large crowd briefly attended before evacuations, with some returning later for a delayed address. The posts included memes and attacks on opponents, as the outing drew scrutiny over turnout, security, and how weather was handled during the celebration.
President Trump reportedly grew livid after aerial images suggested sparse crowds at the National Mall’s Great American State Fair, part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, with officials worried the turnout could overshadow his Fourth of July speech despite ticketed viewing areas and promotional efforts.
President Trump’s July Fourth address on the National Mall is shadowed by concerns over crowd size after a sparsely attended pre-event rally and logistical strife at the nearby Great American State Fair. Organizers worry about turnout for the Independence Day spectacle, with heat, security rules (no coolers), and long event schedules complicating attendance. The fair itself has had uneven booth participation, weather-related disruptions, and occasional incidents, though some crowds remain enthusiastic. Officials insist the celebration will be spectacular, while insiders acknowledge the risk of lower-than-expected turnout and the challenge of delivering a nationally symbolic event amid a highly polarized political moment.
CNN notes that Trump’s assertion that 'nobody leaves' his rallies is false. A video from the June 24 DC event shows dozens (and CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan observed hundreds) leaving about 17 minutes into a 28‑minute speech at the Great American State Fair. Departures were attributed to various ordinary reasons (e.g., pre‑speech flyovers, commitments), and media outlets have long documented early exits at Trump rallies. The piece emphasizes Trump’s history of making similar crowds‑related claims, which undermines his credibility even as such remarks have not prevented his 2024 election win.
Seoul city data puts the March 21 BTS Gwanghwunam/City Hall crowd at about 76,000 (75,927 from 8–9pm), with around 19,000 foreigners in attendance. This contrasts with earlier estimates ranging from 48,000 to 260,000 and HYBE's 104,000, highlighting notable inconsistencies in crowd-size reporting for the event.
Trump’s plan to stage a stadium-sized UFC event on the White House South Lawn runs into logistical hurdles, with the lawn unable to host even a fraction of his claimed crowd and attendance targets around 17,000 seeming unattainable; UFC could be spending up to $60 million amid approvals delays. The piece also notes a Castle Rock cease-and-desist and a Hollywood link between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein.
Dana White plans a UFC event at the White House in June, emphasizing that the event's significance outweighs crowd size or atmosphere, with fewer than 5,000 attendees, primarily military personnel, and the focus on the unique location rather than spectator energy.
Lynyrd Skynyrd performed at the NYS Fair in Syracuse on August 28, 2025, drawing approximately 33,000 fans despite rainy weather, making it the second-largest crowd of the fair and the 17th largest in its history.
AEW Forbidden Door 2025 in London was a successful event that drew a record crowd of 18,992, narrowly surpassing WWE's previous attendance record, amidst ongoing competition and strategic scheduling battles between AEW and WWE. The event featured notable matches, surprises, and a significant cross-promotional atmosphere, highlighting AEW's growing influence and WWE's strategic responses.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. has seen varied attendance figures, with the highest at 80,619 for PSG vs. Atletico Madrid and the lowest at 3,412 for Ulsan HD vs. Mamelodi Sundowns. Overall, the average attendance is 34,759, which is higher than previous editions but still lower compared to the 1994 World Cup in the U.S. The tournament's attendance has been influenced by stadium size, location, and team popularity, with FIFA hoping for increased crowds in the knockout stages.
Former President Donald Trump's recent rallies have seen noticeably smaller crowds, with venues often not reaching full capacity. This trend has been observed in several locations, including North Carolina and Pennsylvania, despite Trump's history of drawing large, enthusiastic audiences. The decline in attendance comes amid controversial remarks at a New York rally and as the election approaches. Trump's campaign has dismissed reports of dwindling crowds, attributing them to media bias, while Trump himself continues to claim full attendance at his events.
Jenna Ellis, former lawyer for Donald Trump, criticized the conflicting reports about the crowd size at Trump's recent rally in the Bronx, calling it "performative theater." While Trump's spokesperson claimed 25,000 attendees, others reported much smaller numbers. Ellis suggested the rally was more about optics and reaching potential donors than actual local support. This comes as Trump aims to improve his standing among Black and Hispanic voters in the Bronx, despite his low performance there in the 2020 election.
The Trump campaign claimed 25,000 people attended Donald Trump's rally in the Bronx, but aerial footage and on-the-ground reports suggest the crowd was significantly smaller, with estimates ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 attendees.
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump's claim of a "record crowd" at his rally by showing footage of lots of empty seats, contradicting the former president's boast. Fellow Republicans also noticed the empty seats, with Gov. Chris Sununu stating that half of the stadium had to be curtained off to avoid it looking empty.