EXCLUSIVE Doctors weigh in on mystery illnesses plaguing attendees at Donald Trump rally READ MORE: Trump's would-be assassin appeared 'detached', says sheriff By Luke Andrews Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 18:34, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 19:26, 19 September 2024 e-mail 19 View comments Faulty air conditioning system or a blinding stage light are among the leading theories for what caused a spate of mysterious illnesses at a Trump rally. A dozen people who sat stage right behind the former President in Tucson, Arizona , last Thursday suffered from 'burning' red eyes in the hours after the political gathering and had to go to the ER.
Others said they were left 'blinded' by any bright lights in the days afterward, and had to hide indoors with a towel over their heaad and suffer constant pain. Two doctors told DailyMail.com they believed this may be an issue with the AC, with it either blowing too strongly and drying out attendees eyes or blowing a fine dust into their eyes that caused irritation and damage.
The above shows Trump during the rally in Tucson music hall. Those who were on stage right of the former President have reported the injuries A third suggested, however, that it was most likely to be a faulty stage light that had caused the illnesses after blasting strong UV light onto the attendees throughout the one-hour and 18-minute rally. Some people online have suggested the injuries could be down to a pepper spray or other chemical substances,.