Drones, Dildos, and Debate: The Political Stunt That Stunned Albuquerque

In a surreal twist of events during a mayoral campaign rally in Albuquerque, a drone equipped with a flying dildo caused a stir that left both the crowd and the speakers scrambling. Sheriff Manuel Gonzales III was in the middle of addressing his supporters when the buzzing drone swooped in, leading to a mix of laughter, disbelief, and outright chaos. Kaelan Ashby Dreyer, a 20-year-old self-identified libertarian, jumped into the fray, claiming ownership of the drone and taking a swing at Gonzales, branding him a “tyrant.” His antics earned him an arrest and the now-infamous title of “dongcopter” instigator.

As the event went on, shouts of “dong on a drone” echoed through the crowd, alongside some biting commentary about the absurdity of modern political rallies. Gonzales later dismissed the incident, suggesting that the distraction was a deliberate act orchestrated by his political rivals. What a spectacle for a political season—we don’t typically expect our campaign speeches to devolve into slapstick comedy! You’ve got to wonder, though, what lengths people will go to during election season to rattle opponents and steal the spotlight.