Trump’s midterm campaign has distilled his vile message | Sidney Blumenthal
Summary
Sidney Blumenthal argues that Donald Trump’s midterm campaign has intensified his use of vulgar language and appeals to racial and cultural resentment. The article says Trump’s rhetoric, false claims and promises have alienated parts of the coalition that supported him in 2024.Key Facts
- The article says Trump used profanity in nearly every public speech he gave during the month before it was written.
- Trump insulted Democrats and called Norway a “shithouse country,” according to the article.
- At a September Republican event, Trump asked attendees to repeat a pledge that included a promise to “cheat like hell” in an election.
- On 11 October in Tennessee, Trump told supporters he could say “the stupidest things” and they would applaud, the article reports.
- The article says Trump has made false claims about the reason for his Iran war and has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump strait.”
- Trump promised $5,000 to everyone if Republicans win, according to the article.
- Blumenthal argues that Trump’s rhetoric has alienated Latino voters, young men, and working-class swing voters who expected economic benefits.
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