Donald Trump is losing the people who regularly sit in the front row at his rallies.

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Texas Republican delegate Trisha Hope, a former member of Donald Trump's loyalist group known as the Front Row Joes, criticized Trump's assertion that the group 'makes a lot of money.' In a social media post, Hope called the president's claim 'completely fictional' and highlighted the financial sacrifices members make to attend rallies. She described how supporters often spend hours camping, drive through the night, and cover travel, food, and shelter costs to secure front-row seats. Hope, who left the Front Row Joes last year after Trump's comments on Jeffrey Epstein, expressed frustration over Trump's portrayal of the group as wealthy. She emphasized that members 'DO NOT MAKE MONEY' and instead face significant financial burdens. The article underscores growing tensions within Trump's base, with loyalists questioning the president's understanding of their dedication. Hope's critique reflects broader concerns about how Trump's rhetoric may misrepresent the realities faced by his most devoted supporters.