Joe Neglia, a delegate, was moved by Trump's appearance and started the trend of wearing ear bandages to express unity and sympathy with the former President.
Stacey Goodman and other delegates joined the trend to mimic Trump's look, considering it a form of solidarity with the President.
Ray Michaels emphasized the message that the incident should not have occurred and wearing the bandages is a way to show support and unity with Trump.
Delegates like Jackson Carpenter see the bandage trend as a symbol against political violence, aiming to express its unacceptability in America.