The Biden-Harris campaign called former President Trump “politically violent” after former President Trump made comments about the auto industry at a rally in Ohio and suggested there would be “bloodshed” if he didn’t win the next election in November. ” and accused him of threatening her.
At a campaign event near Dayton on Saturday, President Trump spoke about China and how he thinks the country is “trying to sell” cars made in Mexico to the U.S. “tax-free at the border.” made this statement.
“Let me tell you something: Chinese people, if you are listening, President Xi, you and I are friends, but President Xi understands how to deal with me. And you think you can do that, you’re not going to hire Americans, you’re going to sell us cars, and now we’re going to come out in America. “We’re going to impose a 100% tariff on all cars,” President Trump said.
“And if I’m elected, those cars won’t sell,” Trump continued. “Now, if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole thing, which is the bare minimum, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the country, which is the bare minimum, but. , they’re not going to sell those cars.”
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Former President Donald Trump addresses supporters during a rally at Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, Ohio, on March 16. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
The Biden-Harris campaign later released a statement condemning President Trump’s comments, accusing him of talking about actual violence rather than economic impact.
“This is who Donald Trump is: a loser who lost by more than 7 million votes, but instead of appealing to a broader mainstream audience, he doubles down on threats of political violence,” the paper said. “He wants another January 6th, but the American people continue to reject his extremism, love of violence, and thirst for revenge, giving him another defeat in this November’s election.” He will give.”
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Supporters react at a Trump campaign rally in Ohio ahead of the former president’s remarks on Saturday. (AP/Jeff Dean)
Trump campaign senior adviser Jason Miller clarified that “that’s it,” referring to President Trump’s “bloody” comments about X.[f]Or the automobile industry[.]”
“Crooked Joe Biden’s insane EV mandate will devastate America’s auto industry,” Miller added. “So many jobs have been lost! That’s why we must elect President Trump.”
Former President Donald Trump greets Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno during a rally at Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, Ohio, on March 16. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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President Trump on Saturday called on voters to support Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno as the party picks up key seats and could flip the House majority. He is a businessman from Ohio.
Trump also blasted Biden and his border policies in his remarks, calling him a “great threat to our democracy” and “the worst president in American history.”
Fox News’ Lawrence Richard contributed to this report.
