Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Wisconsin to gain more support from the swing state. This comes just days after he made a comment about the state’s largest city, calling it “horrible.” However, Mr. Trump later clarified that he was specifically referring to concerns about crime and election integrity in the city. The incident has brought Wisconsin to the forefront of the political battleground, drawing attention from Mr. Trump’s Democratic opponents.
In response to the comment, the Democratic National Committee has placed billboards around Milwaukee featuring Mr. Trump’s face and the controversial remark. These billboards have been strategically placed along major interstate corridors to negatively portray Mr. Trump before the upcoming convention. Despite efforts to clarify Mr. Trump’s comment, the Democratic party continues to capitalize on the controversy.
DNC buys 10 billboards in Milwaukee to amplify Trump's 'horrible city' comment – https://t.co/0pBH7IvYhu – @washtimes
— Tom Howell Jr. (@TomHowellJr) June 14, 2024
Mr. Trump’s allies have pointed to the issue of private election funding in Wisconsin, specifically highlighting the use of “Zuckerbucks” in cities. This term refers to funds provided by Mark Zuckerberg for promoting voter access during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the controversy, Wisconsin voters have decided to prohibit private election funding.
Despite the uproar, Mr. Trump’s opponents took pleasure in his remark. The Democratic National Committee expressed confidence in defeating Mr. Trump in the upcoming election, referencing Wisconsin’s role in his presidential defeat in 2020. Additionally, President Biden joined in, expressing his fondness for Milwaukee in response to Mr. Trump’s comment.
The controversy surrounding Mr. Trump’s comment has intensified the political stakes in Wisconsin, a key swing state. Both Mr. Trump and President Biden are deadlocked in the latest polls, underscoring the importance of Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes. As the battleground intensifies, the former president is pushing forward with plans to hold a rally in Racine, focusing on economic inflation and crime rates.
In sum, the incident in Milwaukee has underscored Mr. Trump’s inclination to praise states crucial to his political base while criticizing Democratic leadership in major cities within those states. Despite the controversy, Mr. Trump remains committed to gaining support in Wisconsin ahead of the upcoming election.
