ButTrump’s 2024 campaign launchelicited a different kind of response from the gathered crowd.

Most people were bored by the former president’s remarks, including his allies, perThe Independent.

As for those who tried to leave the event early, they were in for a big surprise.

Donald Trump frowning

“But security won’t let them.”

It is still not immediately clear why security kept attendees in the room.

Twitter users had a field day with the video.

Donald Trump yelling onstage

A third commenterquippedthat the controversial politician was simply “Locking in votes.”

Talk about a captive audience!