TheRNCThatSlippedAway: Unpacking the Viral Moment That Left Trump's Supporters Underwhelmed

The 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) was meant to be a celebration of Trump's presidency and a call to action for his re-election campaign. However, for many of his supporters, the event turned out to be a Snooze fest. The convention's lackluster speakers, uninspired speeches, and underwhelming performances left viewers scratching their heads and wondering what had happened to the energetic and charismatic campaign that had captivated the nation just a year ago.

The convention's opening night was met with a significant drop-off in viewership, with the NBC News reports that the convention averaged around 14.6 million viewers, compared to the 17.6 million who tuned in to the 2016 RNC. The decline in viewership was even more pronounced on subsequent nights, with the convention's closing address drawing in a paltry 5.7 million viewers, a stark contrast to the 22.7 million who watched Trump's 2016 RNC address.

So what went wrong for Trump's team, and how did they manage to turn a convention that promised so much into a sleep-inducing snooze fest?

The Speeches That Fell Flat

One of the primary reasons for the convention's lack of excitement was the string of underwhelming speeches from top Trump officials and surrogates. Many of the speeches were predictable and failed to deliver on the level of enthusiasm and excitement that Trump's base had come to expect from his team.

For example, Mike Pence's address was criticized for being too scripted and lacking the personal touch that had defined his vice presidential campaign. Similarly, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's speech was panned for its bland and uninspired message, which failed to address any of the major issues facing the country.

The convention also saw a notable absence of charismatic speakers, with many of the top Trump officials and surrogates taking the stage and delivering lackluster performances.

Some of the most notable absentees from the convention's speaking lineup included:

• Paul Ryan, who had been a key surrogate for Trump during his 2016 campaign
• Chris Christie, who had been a vocal supporter of Trump's
• Rudy Giuliani, who had been a close advisor to Trump during his time in office
• Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who had been a key Trump surrogate during his 2016 campaign

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Convention

The COVID-19 pandemic also played a significant role in the convention's lackluster performance. The convention was forced to move from its original location in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Jacksonville, Florida, due to concerns over the spread of the virus.

The changes to the convention's format and location also had a significant impact on the speakers and performers who took the stage. Many of the top performers and speakers who had been scheduled to appear were forced to cancel or postpone their appearances due to concerns over COVID-19.

The convention also saw a notable increase in COVID-19 cases among convention staff and attendees, which further exacerbated the concerns surrounding the pandemic.

The Role of the Convention's Schedule

The convention's schedule was also a major contributor to its lackluster performance. The convention's opening night was scheduled to feature a series of speeches and performances that failed to generate much excitement.

The convention's schedule was heavy on policy speeches and light on entertainment, with many of the top performers and speakers taking the stage and delivering lackluster performances.

Some of the most notable aspects of the convention's schedule included:

• A lack of big-name performers, including musicians and celebrities
• A heavy emphasis on policy speeches and appearances by top Trump officials
• A significant amount of time dedicated to Republican Party loyalty and activism

The Performance of the RNC's General Chairman

The performance of the RNC's general chairman, Will Folks, was also a major contributor to the convention's lackluster performance.

Folks, who had been tasked with leading the convention's stage production and entertainment, was widely criticized for his lack of vision and his inability to deliver on the level of excitement and energy that Trump's base had come to expect from his team.

Some of the most notable criticisms of Folks' performance included:

• His inability to secure big-name performers and entertainers
• His lack of vision and creativity in terms of stage production and entertainment
• His failure to deliver on the level of excitement and energy that Trump's base had come to expect from his team

The Aftermath of the Convention

The aftermath of the convention was also marked by a significant decline in Trump's ratings and a lack of enthusiasm among his base.

The convention's poor performance was widely criticized by pundits and commentators, who pointed to the lack of excitement and energy as a major contributor to the convention's lackluster performance.

Some of the most notable reactions to the convention included:

• A significant decline in Trump's ratings, with many polls showing that the president's approval ratings had dropped significantly following the convention
• A lack of enthusiasm among Trump's base, with many supporters expressing disappointment and frustration with the convention's lackluster performance
• A significant amount of criticism and criticism of Trump's team, with many pundits and commentators pointing to the convention's poor performance as a major contributor to the president's declining ratings.