'Please Seek Shelter or Safe Haven!': Iowa tornado watch prompts Trump to 'delay or cancel' rally

[kpete]

Last edited Sat May 13, 2023, 04:11 PM - Edit history (1)

"Tornado watch in Iowa," Trump wrote on Truth Social, his own social network launched after he was banned from most other platforms. "For safety of our great Patriots, we have been asked to delay or cancel todays[sic] sold out Rally."

Trump claims that he is "ready to go," but advises his supporters to "seek shelter or safe haven!"

https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-tornado/

UPDATE:

Link to tweet

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[Cracklin Charlie]

1. For a tornado "watch"?

Guarantee that no one in Iowa has stopped any activity for a watch. There’s pretty much a watch in Iowa at all times right now. Much different than a “tornado warning”.

But seriously Don, don’t be a hero…you better stay where you are.

[BlackSkimmer]

5. I don't have a problem with this.

Yes, watches may be common, but a tornado forms unbelievably quickly. That many people without shelter can end very badly.

I can't remember what concert it was not long ago, but the stage came to bits, towers toppling on people, debris flying everywhere and people panicking.

The officials made a wise decision imo.

The crepuscular boil probably had nothing to do with the decision.

[leftyladyfrommo]

8. That just means watch the weather. There's storms

around.

[BlackSkimmer]

12. I know exactly what it means.

It means that conditions are right for a tornado to form.

No way would I be out in the middle of a park with no shelter with the possibility even of a bad thunderstorm. Lightning can be deadly, as can even a long straight line wind

YouTube will show you some concerts, events, etc., that get hit with one of these monsters. It's not pretty.

I take tornado watches seriously, no matter how often I hear them.

And that is exactly what the weather service wants you to do.

[ProfessorGAC]

15. I'm With You

There are few things I would consider important enough to not just wait for the watch condition to expire.
Of those few things, zero involve being outdoors!
As you said, we are supposed to take watches seriously.

[MuseRider]

18. I was thinking the same thing

here in Kansas. A watch? If it turns into a warning you deal with it. I seriously doubt Iowans would have felt like staying away if he is their thing.

I will say after last night in Kansas and then I believe it happened up in Nebraska as well (I fell asleep so I do not know that for sure) we had tornado after tornado after tornado. It was and probably still is volatile so maybe that is why but a watch mean watch and go about your business but just be aware.

I am sure it is just Donald.

[leftyladyfrommo]

23. We pzy attention but don't panic until the sky starts to

turn dark.

We get these serious storm alerts all the time. I think we have gotten one every day so far this week. Most of the storms hit Tonganoxie and then either go northeast or southeast of us.

I'm paying attention but so far we look ok.

[Cracklin Charlie]

24. Tonganoxie Split

It saves us from the early ones.

But, you just know we’ll get our turn. Stay safe.

[leftieNanner]

2. Sounds like God is sending a message there

Isn't that what "folks" say about natural disasters I liberal communities?

[Sky Jewels]

16. No, see, when it's bad something like this, ya gotta blame Satan.

I mean, sure, it's a little weird that the omnipotent creator/ruler of the universe can't control the creature of his own making, the devil, but, hey, ours is not to question, mysterious ways, grand plan, etc. etc....

[tanyev]

3. Can't he redirect it with a Sharpie?

[BlackSkimmer]

6. HA!

Good one!

[lisa58]

9. Nice 🤣🤣🤣

[malaise]

13. You win the thread

😀😀

[MuseRider]

19. Beautiful!

[SharonClark]

4. "Sold out"?

It’s a free rally in one of the largest public parks in the US.

[lisa58]

10. He's so transparent...

[Maru Kitteh]

7. So in other words, loser couldn't attract a crowd,

they weren't getting any takers for the tickets.

[live love laugh]

11. Womp womp

[LetMyPeopleVote]

14. Betty Bowers has a good explanation

Link to tweet

[Maru Kitteh]

17. So - DeSantis was going to draw a BIGGER CROWD than the Orange one.

Trump called off his own rally for a tornado WATCH. That's watch, not warning.

Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa - literally nobody calls anything off for a watch. Ever. That's just a "keep an eye on the weather" type deal. School, church, softball, bbq's, everything continues as planned until there is a reason to do otherwise. Half the time it doesn't even rain, let alone storm or kick up a tornado.

But check it out:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100217912347

I'll bet just about anything the campaign flunkies determined DeSantis was going to have a bigger crowd than Captain Mango and this was the only "graceful" exit they could envise.

[Brenda]

20. Was this thread really necessary?

Just sick of the Trump obsession here.

[Boomerproud]

21. Thank you.

Just wanted to chime in letting you know you are not alone.

[Brenda]

22. Thanks. nt