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50 Greatest Event Flops in History

FLOP No. 12 – Charlottesville 'Fine People' Remarks (2017)

Gatheringpoint.news: The 50 Biggest Flops in Event History

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David Adler
Aug 23, 2025
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The Promise: After a deadly clash at a white nationalist rally, President Trump held a press conference to address the crisis.

What Happened: Rather than de-escalate or condemn, Trump said there were “very fine people on both sides.” The moment shocked viewers, enraged critics, and created a messaging vacuum that haunted t…

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