A video of Eric Trump calling his father–former President Donald Trump–during a political rally to tell him how much he and America love him has gone viral, and it's all about the on-brand response he received.
Friday's event at a church in Canton, Ohio, was part of the ReAwaken America Tour–a far-right, pro-Christian, anti-mask, pro-Trump speaking tour with other scheduled speakers like broadcaster Alex Jones and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.
Another guest listed as a speaker is the brainchild of this tent revival tour, Lieutenant General Michael Flynn, the former national security aide to Donald Trump who was pardoned by him after Flynn pleaded guilty for lying to the FBI about communicating with a Russian asset.
You'd think Trump's kids would have learned by now who he is.https://www.queerty.com/eric-trump-calls-dad-stage-tell-loves-trumps-response-20220221\u00a0\u2026— What's Up Doc? \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@What's Up Doc? \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08) 1645462166
During the rally, Eric–who once admitted his family wasn't "smart enough to collude with Russia"–reached out to his father and sang his praises.
“You know what, Dad, there is so much love in this room for this country and for you and everything you accomplished," he said, much to the delight of the MAGA crowd chanting, "Trump, Trump, Trump."
He continued:
“And, um, I speak on behalf of every single person here: They love you, I love you, we’re proud of you.”
The response Eric got from his father–which you can hear, below–was typical of a narcissist.
Eric calls daddy in the middle of his speech today and tells him how much he loves him. Trump responds by \u2026. telling the crowd to have a nice weekend.pic.twitter.com/Qb19L8ghb4— Ron Filipkowski (@Ron Filipkowski) 1645223824
Without reciprocating the love, Trump replied through Eric's phone on speaker mode:
“Well thank you very much, and everybody enjoy yourselves and have a good weekend, and I’ll be in Ohio soon and I’ll see you all.”
Surprised he didn\u2019t respond, \u201cWho is this?\u201dhttps://www.queerty.com/eric-trump-calls-dad-stage-tell-loves-trumps-response-20220221\u00a0\u2026— Ben T (@Ben T) 1645463147
Another clip preceding the moment he called his dad, indicated Eric listed his father as "POTUS" on speed dial.
Eric Trump calls President DJTat ReAwaken America Tour in Canton OH.\n\nLooks like he even has him listed as POTUS in his phone.\n1/3pic.twitter.com/f8kycOvPHr— SquawK (@SquawK) 1645286245
The executive vice president of the Trump Organization continued being dragged for filth.
The proper response to a son who says "I love you"---and I'm going out on a shaky limb here.....is..."I love you."— KC\ud83c\udf0a\u2695\ufe0f\u2696\ufe0f\ud83d\udc34\ud83e\uddae\ud83d\udc08\ud83e\udd8e\ud83d\udeb8 (@KC\ud83c\udf0a\u2695\ufe0f\u2696\ufe0f\ud83d\udc34\ud83e\uddae\ud83d\udc08\ud83e\udd8e\ud83d\udeb8) 1645238337
Eric: "Dad, I love you!"\n\nTrump: "put Ivanka on the phone...oh, well, have a nice weekend everyone!"— Marc 2Xor3X Sweat Shirt (@Marc 2Xor3X Sweat Shirt) 1645225408
This isn't just sad, it's pathetic.\n\nParents, make sure your kids know they're loved. Never make your kids beg for your love & attention.— \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc33\ud835\udc22 \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc22 (@\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc33\ud835\udc22 \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc22) 1645224375
When I tell my boyfriend "I love you" and if he doesn't say it back right away I feel bad...he eventually says it though.\n\nCould just imagine how Eric feels.— Wolfin (@Wolfin) 1645224324
The ONLY reason Daddy takes this call is the crowd.— Anne McCarthy (@Anne McCarthy) 1645224590
When will these people learn! Their sperm donor doesn't feel love, he is physically unable too!\nHe will toss them in a cell so damn fast, they won't know what hit them!— Monica \ud83c\udf0a\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf2 (@Monica \ud83c\udf0a\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf2) 1645224415
This make me want to hurl!!— Mistry (@Mistry) 1645239053
pic.twitter.com/uLg2TEhqJY— Peter (@Peter) 1645223898
This is sooooo cringe worthy Omg.— Jo (@Jo) 1645226408
@EricTrump \nHE DOESN\u2019T LOVE YOU.\nI\u2019m surprised he answered. Maybe he thought it was Ivankahttps://www.queerty.com/eric-trump-calls-dad-stage-tell-loves-trumps-response-20220221?utm_content=buffera4a66&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR2xd7zTD1G1bCvOa8kJBy8o8BsJkQ1uqV52UdmSMUop8J5n5YImSeICicE\u00a0\u2026— \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08VINI \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83d\udd96\ud83c\udffc\ud83e\udd18\ud83c\udffc\ud83c\udf77 (@\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08VINI \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83d\udd96\ud83c\udffc\ud83e\udd18\ud83c\udffc\ud83c\udf77) 1645460354
Ahead of the two-day event, pastors in Ohio affiliated with Faith in Public Life–a nationwide network of clergy and faith leaders who address social justice issues–voiced their concerns about the far-right rally.
According to Yahoo, Reverend Lynn Bozich Shetzer of North Canton said:
“A call for white Christian supremacy in our nation is antithetical to the gospel of Jesus Christ that not only proclaims but demonstrates the love and justice of God for all people."
"The anti-vaccine message proclaimed by Flynn and his associates is dangerous, deadly and false."
"There is nothing Christian or even patriotic about it. As a person of faith who is trying to follow Jesus, I must speak out in protest.”
The Rev. Dan Clark, Ohio director of Faith in Public Life, added:
“Our society will flourish when we open our arms wide to the dignity of all people and live together in a multiracial multi-faith democracy."
"But the extreme views of the ReAwaken America tour misappropriate my Christian faith and spread dangerous information about who’s in and who’s out. We need to stand up and stand together to resist this hijacking of our democracy.”
The Canton Rep reported that over 3,000 people–including visitors from Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York–flocked to attend the event.
