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Twitter is going wild for a new ad by Republicans Voters Against Trump.
The ad was a modified version of the latest Team Trump ad, in which a woman holds up placards explaining why she will not be voting for Biden. By simply changing the words on each sign, the ad was transformed into a brutal anti-Trump message.
Team Trump effectively handed their own head in on a platter.
RVAT shared it on Twitter telling Trump they “fixed it” for him.
(If you want to see the original falsehood-filled ad, it’s here.)
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The ad resounded with many Twitter users.
There was a stream of virtual applause for the simplistic and ascetic style of the video, which showed a single woman in a cold grey room holding up signs to read. Perhaps it made a refreshing change from other anti-Trump ads which tend to be fast-paced, with rousing background music and a medley of footage.
MAGNIFICENT!
— Lillian (@lilyen311) August 3, 2020
What a great and touching commercial.
— 25Red (@redJet73) August 3, 2020
Run this ad on TV everywhere
— The Branch Covidians 🦠 (@AbFend) August 3, 2020
That’s an awesome ad for tv. Short snd powerful.
— Selina - “I don’t take responsibility at all” (@_blueselina) August 4, 2020
I like this! Quiet, Dignified, Honest…what’s not to like? Good Job!
— anya marie dobson (@anyamariedobson) August 4, 2020
I strongly approve this message!
— Dinolde ciceron (@dinoldeciceron) August 3, 2020
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As a sounding board for viral content, Twitter is a great teacher. Many users pointed out, with undisguised delight, the irony of creating an anti-Trump ad using the President’s own campaign material. Others expressed concern that the written style of the video would be a hindrance to the audience.
Um slight issue. He’d have to be able to read to understand it though. Should have been pictographs or wingdings
— Eric Michael (@EMichaelFoley) August 3, 2020
Wingdings🤣🤣🤣
— Lizzi Cochrane (@lizzicochrane) August 3, 2020
I can’t believe they were stupid enough to release an ad that is so easily hijacked. They might as well have left the green-screen up on the cards.
— MrDrRocketSurgeon (@MrDrRocketSurg1) August 3, 2020
They really didn’t think this through huh. Seems like a common theme throughout his campaign.
— natalie (@nattweets1016) August 3, 2020
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In the video, the woman explained why, as a former Trump voter, she has become disillusioned with the President. One of the placards she holds reads: “All [Trump] does is whine and watch T.V.” One Twitter user jumped to the President’s defense:
Pretty unfair to say all he does is watch tv and whines…. he plays a lot of golf too!
— Alan Mortimer (@AlanMortimer9) August 4, 2020
Republican Voters Against Trump sent Twitter on a trip down memory lane…
I can’t believe they were stupid enough to release an ad that is so easily hijacked. They might as well have left the green-screen up on the cards.
Why did it take this long? I’m all for forgiving but I’m still suspicious. I was a lifelong Republican in 2016. I remembered trump splashed all over trash papers in the 80s. I was a teenager! We don’t care abt crap like that but I remembered & I didn’t vote for him in 2016.
— just call me crazy (@justcallmecovfe) August 4, 2020
Even on election night, curled into a fetal position and sobbing, I never envisioned any future this horrible.
— Lori 🌊#TeamJoe🌊 (@coalsmom) August 4, 2020
Canada cried with you.
— 🇨🇦Canadian Cousin🎶🐾 🍑🕯 (@canadian_cousin) August 4, 2020
We’ve all gone through hell because people placed value in wealth, power and a big bully. Hey USA are these really our values now?
PS His $ never comes from honorable work.
— Alma Fleischer (@Vote2saveUS) August 4, 2020
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Republican Voters Against Trump is a group which does what it says on the tin. It unites people who voted for Donald Trump once, but who will not do so again.
only 93 more days of this nonsense. Hang tough America we are almost home.
— eric (@ehaggrd) August 4, 2020
— S. R. A. (@Justcivility) August 3, 2020
Can’t wait for November . Throw him out
— JulesinVegas (@JulesinV) August 4, 2020
I’m with you!
— patricia cooper (@patrici29104875) August 4, 2020
Donald Trump is arguably the most divisive President in US history, and he has divided opinion around the world. The 45th President of the United States is bad for the mental health of Americans. His volatile leadership and Twitter tirades cause toxic stress and anxiety among his electorate. He has divided the citizens of the United States. As Republican Voters Against Trump demonstrate, the biggest division is in his own party.
