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Donald Trump bizarrely messages Scottish football account – and they have brilliant response
Former US President Donald Trump has caused a stir on social media after mistakenly tagging a Scottish football account in a post about absentee voting for the upcoming US election.
The bizarre interaction occurred when Trump’s account mentioned @SPFLWatch, an account dedicated to covering ratings and broadcasting in Scottish football, in a tweet about ballot requests in North Carolina.
The unusual crossover between American politics and Scottish football has sparked a flurry of humorous responses from Scottish football fans, highlighting the unexpected intersection of these two vastly different worlds.
Trump’s tweet, posted on Tuesday afternoon, read: “@SPFLWatch NORTH CAROLINA: TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST A BALLOT.
“If you plan to vote ABSENTEE IN NORTH CAROLINA you need to request your ballot TODAY.”
The post included a link, which reportedly directs users to a text messaging service funded by the Trump campaign, rather than an official government page for ballot requests.
Donald Trump accidentally messaged a random Scottish football account on X
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A third supporter questioned, “How will you fund the redevelopment of Hampden Park?”
The humorous responses highlight the absurdity of the situation, with Scottish football enthusiasts playfully engaging with a US presidential candidate on matters far removed from American politics.
Some fans even jokingly offered their votes in exchange for football-related promises, with one stating, “To get my vote you have to agree Killie pies are the best pies in football.”
Donald Trump left @SPFLWatch baffled with the message
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Trump is currently leading the polls in the United States as he faces off against Kamala Harris for the presidency.
Harris has stepped up for the Democrats after Joe Biden ended his presidential campaign following several serious gaffes in press conferences and on the election trail.
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Trump has already served as president, taking office in 2016 after beating Hillary Clinton.
Meanwhile, Scottish football continues its regular schedule, with a full slate of Scottish Premiership action in midweek, including Rangers’ clash with Aberdeen.
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