Former President Donald Trump on Monday made what critics say were threatening comments about the former first lady. Michelle Obama complaining about recent criticism of him.
“Do you know who was disgusting to me? Michelle Obama,” Trump complained at a rally in Atlanta.
“I’ve always tried to be so nice and respectful,” Trump said, conveniently forgetting his frequent attacks over the years against the former first lady and her husband, his predecessor. Barack Obama.
Michelle Obama “opened the box a little bit,” Trump said. “She discovered something. Ooh, she was nasty, ooh.
“She made a big mistake,” he added.
Watch from the 1:28:00 mark here:
The Republican presidential candidate then went on to talk about how if he reclaimed the White House, the United States would have “the strongest economy, the most secure borders, the safest cities, the most powerful military” and more.
Democratic Party Candidate Kamala HarrisThe campaign shared footage of Trump’s comments on X (formerly Twitter) and described them as a “crazy rant” that hinted at a “desire for retribution.”
republicans The anti-Trump group asked, “Is this a threat?”
Trump: “You know who was disgusting to me? Michelle Obama. I always try to be so nice and respectful. She opened the box a little… It was a big mistake she made.”
Is this a threat?pic.twitter.com/eJxhzKH9bb
— Republicans Against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) October 28, 2024
Others asked the same question:
He has nothing left to offer the American people except hatred and division.
— Eric Okafor (@KneWKeeD) October 28, 2024
Trump loves to call strong, confident, smart women nasty! Vote for Harris!
— Johnny (@NorthstarJohnny) October 28, 2024
Sounds like a threat.
— Master Aspie (@DoctorRobin) October 28, 2024
Sounds like a threat to me
— Veterans Against Trump (@TylerStrick21) October 28, 2024
Spreading racist conspiracy theories about her husband?
Yes, what a gentleman.
— Richard Staple, BSN, RN (@RichStapless) October 28, 2024
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Michelle treated you the way every decent American should treat you. And then you keep threatening her and calling her names because you’re a huge weakling.
— StrictlyKamala (@StrictlyChristo) October 28, 2024