Donald Trump heckled and booed at Libertarian convention

Libertarians, who favour small government and individual freedom, typically lean to the right on issues like federal spending and gun rights.

But Mr Trump’s invitation to the convention divided the party, with many members decrying his Covid-19 policies while in office, as well as the national debt accrued under his watch.

Despite the icy welcome, the Republican pressed on with his half-hour speech, saying he’d come “to extend a hand of friendship” and pledging to include a Libertarian in his cabinet if elected.

Many in the crowd heckled in disbelief.

He claimed that much of his past record was libertarian, using examples of tax cuts and the defunding of federal equality programmes.

The former president also tried humour, saying his four criminal indictments had convinced him to join forces with the party.

“If I wasn’t a Libertarian before, I sure as hell am a Libertarian now,” he said.