Trump wants live programming at his convention next week.

[Yavin4]

Live TV?! Four nights a week?! What could possibly go wrong? Literally, everything.

President Donald Trump, a television producer at heart, is hoping for a convention next week that looks vastly different from the all-digital event Democrats have staged over the past days -- including an emphasis on live programming and at least some type of audience who can respond to the multiple appearances he is planning.
Calling aides at all hours from Air Force One or the White House residence, Trump has conveyed last-minute ideas on venues or gimmicks and demanded progress reports on the speakers he wants during his nominating extravaganza, which he hopes will provide a boost to his poll numbers.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/20/politics/donald-trump-republican-convention/index.html

[calguy]

1. You'd that by now they'd have out all planned out

Just shows how chaotic everything trump touches becomes.

[Fiendish Thingy]

9. They couldn't plan because Trump didn't cancel the Florida in person event until a month ago nt

[Doreen]

2. If he could he would make all channels halt

their original programming and be forced to only show his rally all week.

[RockRaven]

3. This is why the broadcast networks only did 1 hr/night. The idea of multiple hours of

live Trump which they cannot cut away from was terrifying to them.

[marlakay]

22. They had better not give him more

Like last time...let him be online for the rest like we were.

If they give extra time because its live I will be pissed!

[stillcool]

4. Cheap and Gaudy...

with no content. The more he tries to improve the optics, the worse it's going to get.

[lunatica]

5. I hope he does give it the Trump touch!

Another epic failure!

[chriscan64]

6. I was nervous that our convention would fall flat.

Unlike Trump, I admit when I am wrong. Much like Obama's policies, Trump wants to do the opposite even if it's worse. It will be like Vaudeville without the humor and hook to remove the speakers.

[crickets]

7. So, he's begging for another Tulsa?

This is going to be most slapped-together-at-the-last minute train wreck ever.

[gratuitous]

12. I'd bet even money

Trump will insist on giving his acceptance speech maskless before a small venue crowded with a papered audience. He needs the applause like a junkie needs heroin.

[nolabear]

8. Oh me too! Let it look outdated and glitchy.

He just wants people to fail-watch. 😄

[Totally Tunsie]

10. Chump's tiny hands will be all over the RNC.

Typically, the nominee doesn't make his/her appearance until the near-end of the convention. There's no way that Chump will be hiding in the wings for days 1-3. He'll be front and center daily if he has a word to say about it.

[octoberlib]

11. Trump's problem is that North Carolina has a Democratic Governor ,so we have

mandatory mask laws, laws limiting seating capacity in restaurants and other venues, bars are still closed. Charlotte's numbers have been dropping and these motherfuckers are going to fly in here , walk around without masks and infect everybody.

[A HERETIC I AM]

13. I'll tell ya, listening to Scott Baio is sure to change MY vote, No doubt.

And I’m on pins and needles waiting to hear what that entitled little asshole from that Catholic School has to say. I’m sure he will impart some profound political wisdom on us all.

[Buns_of_Fire]

14. So El Gordo wants to play Ed Sullivan.

Talking to his puppet Topo Penceo, introducing the Amazing Republican high-wire act, and applauding the unique musical stylings of Ted Nugent. Go for it, Lardbutt.

[Hekate]

15. I can hardly wait for the blooper reel from the cluster

[RT Atlanta]

16. how are they gonna change donnie's soiled diapers and smeared collars

if it's 'live'

make it so republicans - this will work well for you.

Maybe Chachi can bring his 'Happy Days' pre-recorded studio audience laugh track to add to the ambience?

[tanyev]

17. I KNEW he wouldn't be able to wait until the last night to make his appearance.

Here’s hoping for a giant fecal extravaganza!

[Initech]

25. He's the kid who spends all his time at parties...

And then spends the last night of class cramming for the final, and somehow inexplicably manages to get a barely passing grade.

[brooklynite]

18. Live.....for the time being.

[panader0]

19. It seems to me that using the White House for this shit show is illegal. (Hatch Act)

Using "the people's house" to promote ones own party just ain't right. Is there no
injunction that could be slapped on the dotard to make him stop?
Will there be massive protests outside the WH that TV watchers can hear?
How about the trump baby blimp in the background?
Some distraction, as embarrassing as possible.

[sarcasmo]

20. A Trump meltdown next week on live TV will be glorious.

[Totally Tunsie]

21. Chump is calling the DNC

the "darkest, angriest, and most gloomy convention of all times". Note that this is coming from the clod whose Inaugural speech was the darkest, angriest and most gloomy of all times.

Let's see ya' do better next week!

[treestar]

23. Of course - Covid19 is fake news

There is no pandemic, so of course there should be a full convention! Dotard needs to hear the cheers!

[Solly Mack]

24. That man is a waste and a drain.