Trump visited Howell, Michigan, on Tuesday for a press conference at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, where he focused on crime and safety. Michigan, a key battleground state in the 2020 election, remains highly competitive according to polls.
The Harris campaign criticized Trump, accusing him of wanting to return America to an era of white supremacy and labeling Howell as “the KKK capital of Michigan.” While Howell did have issues with the Klan decades ago, so did many other cities across the country.
The reporter foolishly attempted to corner Trump with a “gotcha” question, but she greatly underestimated Trump’s memory and paid the price.
Trump quickly responded by asking her if she knew who was there three years ago. When she admitted that it was Joe Biden who was indeed in Howell, he thanked her and walked off the stage in an epic mic drop moment that drew a loud applause from the crowd.
Reporter: Kamala’s campaign attacked you for being in this town because it’s associated with white supremacy.
Crowd boos loudly.
Trump: Who was here in 2021?
Reporter: Joe Biden.
Crowd Erupts in applause.
Trump: Haha… Thank you everyone.
Trump walks away.
Watch:
REPORTER: Kamala's campaign attacked you for being in this town because it's associated with white supremacy.
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 20, 2024
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "Who was here in 2021?
REPORTER: "Joe Biden"
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "Thank you."
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