'This pig': Observers erupt as ex-president caught 'threatening the voters' at his rally
Donald Trump made a claim at his rally on Saturday that had people worrying about what he meant.
Trump, who spoke in Mosinee, Wisconsin, was called out by CNN for a "lie" about transgender kids. But he also made another statement that caught the attention of political observers on social media, including actress Bette Midler.
"I better win or you're gonna have problems like we've never had. We may have no country left," Trump said at his weekend swing-state rally. "This may be our last election. You want to know the truth? People have said that. This could be our last election."
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This comment caught the attention of Midler, who is no stranger to being attacked by Trump himself.
The statement was flagged by Republican Voters against Trump, and Midler responded, saying, "Trump is threatening us, and he means it."
"If he doesn’t win, he will call for Civil War. Kamala has to win in a landslide so this pig is faced with the truth: Most Americans despise him and everything he stands for," the actress added.
And she wasn't the only one with something to say.
Journalist Jim Stewartson said, "Wow." He also called Trump "clinically delusional."
"This is a narcissistic crisis. A total breakdown of the ego," Stewartson added. "He’s drowning in terror."
Theologian Jared Stacy, PhD also chimed in, saying, "Same rhetoric, stoking fear."
Luke Zaleski, legal affairs editor for Condé Nast, said, "Threats as usual."
Former GOP writer Zorek Richards said, "
Retired lawyer Don Frickel added, "Oh my, what drivel. I don’t know a single soul who is worried about the future of our country under Joe or Kamala. On the other hand, we all know why real Rs are joining the Democracy Coalition. They don’t necessarily agree with all D policies, but they know the country and our democracy will be in big trouble if TFG gets another term."