Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign attempted to troll former President Donald Trump during the highly anticipated Alabama-Georgia football game on Saturday.

Harris' plan involved flying a banner over Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, targeting Trump for his absence from a second debate, but the plan failed to materialize, leaving many wondering what had gone wrong and ending in raucous cheers for the former president, as Red State reports.

The banner, meant to read “Trump’s Punting on 2nd Debate,” was supposed to circle the skies over the game. However, the plane never appeared, and Harris's campaign cited "weather" as the reason behind the failure.

The missed opportunity caused the campaign’s efforts to troll Trump to backfire, drawing more attention to the former president’s strong reception at the game.

Harris Campaign Launches Attack Ad Amid Banner Failure

In addition to the botched banner attempt, the Harris campaign also ran a television ad aimed at ridiculing Trump. The ad claimed that "winners never back down from a challenge," and took aim at "losers" who "whine and waffle and take their ball home." These remarks were a clear jab at Trump for his absence at the second debate.

Despite the Harris campaign’s rhetoric, the failed aerial stunt seemed to take center stage. Instead of undermining Trump, the error became a talking point about the vice president’s inability to follow through on the campaign's public relations efforts.

Trump Draws Cheers While Harris Fumbles

While Harris's attempted troll flopped, Trump was enjoying a much different experience inside the stadium. Trump was greeted with loud cheers and chants of "USA, USA" from the crowd as he interacted with fans. His presence at the game generated excitement, particularly when he playfully tossed chicken tenders to the crowd.

This enthusiastic reception contrasted sharply with the Harris campaign's failed attempt to ridicule Trump, underscoring the growing divide in public sentiment toward the two political figures. Harris's efforts to portray Trump as avoiding confrontation only drew attention to her own missteps.

Harris’s Debate Challenge Unanswered by Trump

The Harris campaign’s message wasn’t limited to the failed banner. Their ad portrayed Trump as avoiding debates, with the slogan “Trump’s Punting on 2nd Debate” aimed at mocking his decision not to attend a second one. However, the facts show that Trump had already participated in two debates, one of which was with CNN.

In response to Harris’s remarks, Trump publicly offered to debate her on Fox News.

However, Harris declined the challenge, reinforcing perceptions that the vice president’s attempts to undermine Trump had fallen short.

Failed Stunt Highlights Growing Divide

Despite the Harris campaign’s criticism of Trump, the vice president’s actions were viewed by many as desperate. Her efforts to cast Trump as weak and avoiding debate appeared ineffective when measured against the reality of the botched banner and her refusal to engage with Trump directly.

The contrast between her aggressive stance in the campaign ad and the mishap during the game further damaged her public image.

Trump’s Popularity Grows Amidst Harris’s Struggles

Trump’s popularity, meanwhile, appeared to surge in the wake of Harris's failed attempt. The enthusiastic reaction from the Alabama-Georgia crowd demonstrated his continued influence and connection with a segment of the public.

The chants and cheers at the game starkly contrasted the Harris campaign's fumbling efforts to criticize Trump.

As Harris faced growing criticism for her failed trolling attempt, Trump’s presence at the game, marked by positive interactions with fans, highlighted his ability to command attention and enthusiasm.

Conclusion: A Failed Attempt with Lasting Impact

Harris's failed effort to troll Trump during the Alabama-Georgia football game has added to her list of public missteps. The banner that never appeared, along with the campaign’s attack ad, only served to highlight Trump’s continuing popularity. With chants of "USA" echoing in the stadium, the vice president's attempt to undermine Trump fell flat, while Trump's rapport with the crowd only bolstered his image.

The stunt backfired, drawing attention to the limitations of Harris’s campaign strategy and reaffirming Trump’s enduring appeal in the public eye. Despite efforts to frame Trump as avoiding confrontation, Harris’s inability to deliver on her own campaign's plans left her struggling to regain her footing.