News America donald trump US politics
Trump just trolled ‘horrible’ Milwaukee and guess where the Republican convention is next month? 11 vote-winning responses
Another day, another crazy Donald Trump news cycle.
According to reporting, Trump told a closed-doors gathering of Republicans that Milwaukee is “a horrible city”.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) June 13, 2024
NYT: Behind Closed Doors, Trump Disparages Milwaukee, Host of His Party’s Conventionhttps://t.co/unlc1joHbF
— Ben Wikler (@benwikler) June 13, 2024
Which makes things a tad awkward considering that the Republican party is due to take over the Wisconsin city next month for the Republican National Convention, at which Trump will be officially named the party’s presidential nominee.
Donald Trump attacked Milwaukee in a meeting with Republicans on the Hill—and now Republicans are desperately trying to cover for him.https://t.co/olwy3E4Vjx
— The New Republic (@newrepublic) June 13, 2024
Oh, and there’s also the small fact that Wisconsin is a critical swing state for Trump to win if he hopes to return to the White House.
Former president Donald Trump has reportedly called Milwaukee a "horrible city." The Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee next month.@RyanJenkins_TV is following the latest developments on @tmj4.
STORY: https://t.co/Yw65UgagWJ pic.twitter.com/VkGBe4MK3L
— Symone Woolridge (@SymoneTV) June 13, 2024
Predictably, as is often the case with Trump, there are “alternate facts” about the story.
Former President Donald Trump to @aishahhasnie about the “Milwaukee is a horrible city” comment:
“Well, it was very clear what I meant….” pic.twitter.com/RTkEFVsYxm— Jason Calvi (@JasonCalvi) June 13, 2024
Rep. Glenn Grothman on Donald Trump's Milwaukee remarks:
"I don't remember the word 'horrible.' He could've said it, but I don't remember it."
Context? Different accounts say elections and/or crime.
"It was election stuff. I don't remember crime, but I could've zoned out." pic.twitter.com/8jKzPtNONT
— A.J. Bayatpour (@AJBayatpour) June 14, 2024
In other words, BULLSHIT! https://t.co/pdAiBdGrY6
— Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) June 13, 2024
Stick to the script: https://t.co/2flh5cyN7v
— Sᴘʀɪɴᴋʟᴇs ᴛʜᴇ Cᴀᴛ (@sprinkles19025) June 13, 2024
Or perhaps there’s simply more than one reason Trump thinks it’s a horrible city?
So far, Reps. Fitzgerald and Grothman say Donald Trump’s “horrible city” remark was in reference to elections.
Rep. Van Orden says it was about crime.
Rep. Steil says Trump never said it.
And an RNC spokeswoman says it was about the ongoing protest zone dispute https://t.co/cI3sUDKIcJ
— A.J. Bayatpour (@AJBayatpour) June 13, 2024
So, just to recap here, Donald Trump definitely said “Milwaukee is a horrible city” and Republicans not only aren’t condemning it but also can’t reach consensus on just ONE reason why “Milwaukee is a horrible city.”
Got it, thanks! https://t.co/miAY7skm7v
— Britt Cudaback (@BrittCudaback) June 13, 2024
Still, that hasn’t stopped people from jumping on the story to defend Milwaukee.
I happen to love Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/QRfgwbETV7
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 13, 2024
.@MayorMKE reacts to former President Trump describing Milwaukee as “horrible”:
“Donald Trump wants to talk about things that he thinks are horrible; all of us lived through his presidency, so right back at you, buddy…it’s kind of unhinged in a way.” pic.twitter.com/lfO9wTc5S5
— A.J. Bayatpour (@AJBayatpour) June 13, 2024
Of course Donald Trump disparaged Milwaukee a month before he arrives here to be the center of a global political spectacle. https://t.co/eW2wYyozFX
— Milwaukee Magazine (@milwaukeemag) June 13, 2024
Moore: I don’t know many people in Milwaukee who have 34 felony counts against them. So our crime rate is going to go up when he joins us in Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/LlAqpwMH4t
— Acyn (@Acyn) June 14, 2024
Milwaukee is a beautiful city. pic.twitter.com/k7qlaNjeHr
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 13, 2024
If Donald Trump says your city is horrible, you’re doing something right. pic.twitter.com/gOJYbwIcc0
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) June 14, 2024
Once he’s settled in with his parole officer, I am certain he will discover that Milwaukee is a wonderful, vibrant and welcoming city full of diverse neighborhoods and a thriving business community. https://t.co/KBQY3GL9Te
— Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) June 13, 2024
This guy is wrong.
Milwaukee is a world-class city.
Don’t believe me? Listen to the experts ⤵️ https://t.co/no6GsiIUgS pic.twitter.com/OTUjkOlBoG
— David C. Crowley (@DavidCrowleyWI) June 13, 2024
In the words of my late granddad… “if you don’t like it, then you should probably stay your ass home then.”
I’m sure the folks in Milwaukee aren’t fond of you either! https://t.co/ZsklJQQxHS
Donald Trump sending love to Milwaukee https://t.co/TeGtTpdFuG
— Jeff Timmer (@jefftimmer) June 14, 2024
— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) June 13, 2024
Milwaukee makes the greatest beer, brats, and motorcycles in the world. It’s home to some of our most vibrant communities, hardest workers, and is a part of what makes Wisconsin the best state in the nation.
Donald Trump wouldn’t understand even if a jury told him so. https://t.co/eHjLi4d6YN
Donald Trump sending love to Milwaukee https://t.co/TeGtTpdFuG
— Jeff Timmer (@jefftimmer) June 14, 2024
— Tammy Baldwin (@tammybaldwin) June 13, 2024
And who better to give the final word on the matter than Alice Cooper?
Please welcome Alice Cooper, with his timeless reflection on why, despite what Donald (“Horrible”) Trump says, Milwaukee is the coolest city in America.pic.twitter.com/S4dA63U6Q3
— John Nichols (@NicholsUprising) June 14, 2024
READ MORE