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What was supposed to be an economic address quickly turned into a rant-filled tirade [View all]
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NEW: What was supposed to be an economic address quickly turned into a rant-filled tirade as Trump complained about Kamala Harris TIME Magazine cover, praised dictators, and displayed little understanding of the economy.
NEW: What was supposed to be an economic address quickly turned into a rant-filled tirade as Trump complained about Kamala Harris TIME Magazine cover, praised dictators, and displayed little understanding of the economy.
Trump Kicks Off Angry ‘Economic-Themed’ Speech by Complaining about Kamala Harris’ TIME Magazine Cover
What was supposed to be an economic address quickly turned into a rant-filled tirade as Trump attacked Kamala Harris, praised dictators, and displayed little understanding of the economy.
In a small, 2,431 seat auditorium in Asheville, North Carolina, Donald Trump delivered what was billed as a major speech on the economy, but the event quickly devolved into a chaotic mix of grievances, personal attacks, and wild claims. The former president opened his remarks by heaping praise on North Carolina’s extremist Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, who is running for governor. Trump called Robinson a “good man,” glossing over Robinson’s long history of inflammatory and violent rhetoric. Robinson has previously claimed that “some folks need killing” when referring to political opponents, mocked gun violence survivors, and described LGBTQ+ people as "maggots" and "filth."
Trump’s speech quickly veered off-course as he launched into a rant about Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been gaining momentum in recent polls. “We have some very good polls coming out today I just heard despite all of this fake publicity about this radical left person from San Francisco,” Trump claimed, despite the fact that he has not led in any major poll in weeks. He dismissed Harris’ rising popularity, asserting, “I don't think she can possibly win. If she does, our country is finished.”
Trump seemed particularly agitated by Harris’ recent appearance on the cover of TIME magazine. “Now they are putting her on the covers of TIME Magazine with an artist sketch,” Trump fumed. “They don't use a picture. They don't use a picture, they use an artist sketch. I want to use that artist. I want to find that artist, I like him very much.”
This is not the first time Trump brought up Harris' cover. In a bizarre moment during his recent discussion with Elon Musk, Trump said he thought Harris resembled his wife, Melania. "She didn't look like Camilla [sic]," he said, slurring and adding, "but of course she's a beautiful woman."
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What was supposed to be an economic address quickly turned into a rant-filled tirade as Trump attacked Kamala Harris, praised dictators, and displayed little understanding of the economy.
In a small, 2,431 seat auditorium in Asheville, North Carolina, Donald Trump delivered what was billed as a major speech on the economy, but the event quickly devolved into a chaotic mix of grievances, personal attacks, and wild claims. The former president opened his remarks by heaping praise on North Carolina’s extremist Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, who is running for governor. Trump called Robinson a “good man,” glossing over Robinson’s long history of inflammatory and violent rhetoric. Robinson has previously claimed that “some folks need killing” when referring to political opponents, mocked gun violence survivors, and described LGBTQ+ people as "maggots" and "filth."
Trump’s speech quickly veered off-course as he launched into a rant about Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been gaining momentum in recent polls. “We have some very good polls coming out today I just heard despite all of this fake publicity about this radical left person from San Francisco,” Trump claimed, despite the fact that he has not led in any major poll in weeks. He dismissed Harris’ rising popularity, asserting, “I don't think she can possibly win. If she does, our country is finished.”
Trump seemed particularly agitated by Harris’ recent appearance on the cover of TIME magazine. “Now they are putting her on the covers of TIME Magazine with an artist sketch,” Trump fumed. “They don't use a picture. They don't use a picture, they use an artist sketch. I want to use that artist. I want to find that artist, I like him very much.”
This is not the first time Trump brought up Harris' cover. In a bizarre moment during his recent discussion with Elon Musk, Trump said he thought Harris resembled his wife, Melania. "She didn't look like Camilla [sic]," he said, slurring and adding, "but of course she's a beautiful woman."
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