Former President Trump's Rally in Wildwood, New Jersey
Former President Trump held a rally in New Jersey where he made various controversial statements, including praising 'the late great Hannibal Lecter' and making false claims about offshore windmills and undocumented immigrants.
Key Points
- Praised 'the late great Hannibal Lecter' and made comparisons to undocumented immigrants
- Falsely claimed offshore windmills are slaughtering whales and reiterated false claims about windmills killing birds
- Made promises of unspecified tax cuts and reiterated false claims about his 2017 tax cuts bringing in more revenue
- Expressed support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza
- Mentioned North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as a potential VP pick
- Spoke about a variety of topics without presenting new ideas
Pros
- Drew a large crowd estimated between 80,000 and 100,000 people
- Highlighted support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza
Cons
- Made controversial and false statements about Hannibal Lecter, offshore windmills, and undocumented immigrants
- Promoted divisive rhetoric comparing undocumented immigrants to cannibals