The Verge

JUNE 26, 2020

But while the attack has become a kind of resistance meme, reminiscent of recent pranks on the president’s Tulsa rally, it’s far less clear whether the hoax actually prevented Trump’s stores from selling merchandise. We’ve found videos that show large orders, but not ones that show sold-out items afterward.

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The Verge

JUNE 21, 2020

The upper section is seen partially empty during President Trump’s campaign rally June 20 at the BOK Center in Tulsa. As part of a coordinated effort, K-pop fans and teenage TikTok users scooped up tickets to President Trump’s Saturday rally in Tulsa, potentially leaving at least hundreds of empty seats, The New York Times reported.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

But Sanders was ready, having spent much of his 2016 and early 2020 campaign investing in digital video and online outreach. Sanders supporters rallied in Slack groups, with outreach apps like BERN, and meme pages, like the still-popular Bernie Sanders Dank Meme Stash Facebook page. And on September 1st, Markey won his primary.

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The Verge

JUNE 30, 2020

President Donald Trump promoted a video on Twitter on Sunday morning showing a man in a golf cart with Trump campaign gear shouting “white power.” Mary Jo Laupp made the viral TikTok video urging people to reserve tickets to President Trump’s rally in Tulsa — and then not show up. Ari Levy / CNBC). Adi Robertson / The Verge ).

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