Trump's Crowd Size Obsession Challenged by Harris

Since his emergence in 2015, Donald Trump has been fixated on crowd sizes, believing they signify his significance and popularity. This obsession may now be drawing scrutiny as he faces his first Democratic challenger, Kamala Harris, who appears capable of generating crowd sizes comparable to his own. His anxiety regarding this situation is evident, prompting accusations of cheating against Harris, including unfounded claims that she used artificial intelligence to inflate her perceived crowds. Such assertions reveal a deep-seated insecurity as Trump reflects on his past where crowd sizes defined his political narrative and identity. His emphasis on crowd size can be traced back to his days as a reality TV star and even as president, where he notoriously contested the attendance of his inauguration against the Women's March. Harris’s recent rally in Atlanta marked a turning point; Trump, in his follow-up rally, spent valuable airtime lamenting her attention and success. His insistence on crowd sizes parallels the dismissive attitude he faced from the political establishment in 2016, shocking them with his electoral win. If he is no longer the sole figure dominating this metric, it raises existential questions about his standing and influence in the political arena.