Former President Donald Trump is addressing the backlash over his recent comments to a crowd of Christians, where he said they wouldn’t “have to do it anymore” if he wins in November. Critics, especially Democrats, argue that his words imply an attempt to extend his stay in office beyond a second term. In an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Monday, Trump tried to clarify his statement amid growing concerns.
During his speech last Friday at a faith-focused event in Florida, Trump told the audience that if they voted for him, they wouldn’t need to vote again. According to this source, he said, “This was a crowd that liked me a lot… and they’re treated very badly by this administration, OK?” Trump insisted that his statement was straightforward, explaining, “I said, vote for me; you’re not going to have to do it ever again. It’s true.”
When pressed by Ingraham to clarify, Trump repeated, “This time vote, I’ll straighten out the country, you won’t have to vote anymore, I won’t need your vote.” Ingraham suggested that Trump meant they wouldn’t have to vote for him again because he would have four more years in office. Trump responded, “I’m saying go out, you must vote. I said to the Christians in the room… you have to vote on Nov. 5. After that, you don’t have to worry about voting anymore — I don’t care — because we’re going to fix up, the country will be fixed and we won’t even need your vote anymore because frankly, we will have such love.”
Trump’s remarks have led to significant debate and criticism. According to this source, he has also commented that Christians and gun owners, two key groups he is targeting, “don’t vote.” He even suggested that Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats “should have your head examined.”
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has been vocal in her criticism of Trump. She has highlighted Trump’s attempts to avoid the next presidential debate, where he would likely face her. President Joe Biden recently dropped out of his reelection campaign following a poor performance in the June 27 debate with Trump.
Ingraham asked Trump why he seemed reluctant to participate in another debate. Trump replied, “I want to do a debate, but I also can say this: Everybody knows who I am. And now people know who she is. She’s a radical left lunatic.” When Ingraham pressed further, asking, “Then why not debate her?” Trump responded, “Well, wait, because they already know everything.”
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Trump’s comments and his refusal to engage in another debate have sparked further controversy. His statements to Christian voters, in particular, have raised questions about his intentions and the implications of his promises. As the 2024 election approaches, these issues are likely to remain at the forefront of political discourse.
