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Man who compared Trump rally to Jonestown speaks out

Original: jonestown massacre

A man identified as Tom attended a Trump rally in South Carolina and told Fox News he came to see a 'cult' in person, a reference to the Jonestown massacre. The moment sparked a fierce backlash from MAGA supporters, with calls to identify him, while The Handbasket published an interview with him. Commentators across US media describe it as a successful anti-Trump trolling stunt.

Why now: The man's Jonestown cult comparison at a Trump rally triggered an online meltdown and widespread media coverage.

Donald TrumpFox NewsTomSouth CarolinaThe Handbasket

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Evidence

• I talked to Tom, the viral ‘Jonestown’ Trump rally guy · The Handbasket
• MAGA melts down as 'unhinged' rallygoer compares them to death cult: 'Track down this man! · Raw Story
• Anti-Trumper trolls Fox News and says he wanted to see ‘cult’ in person at South Carolina rally · The Independent
• Fox News Duped by Anti-MAGA Troll at Trump South Carolina Rally · The Daily Beast
• World Class Trolling At Trump Rally · Daily Kos

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