In a speech aimed at combating inflation, US President Donald Trump found himself sidetracked by long-held grievances about immigrants from certain countries, including those from 'filthy' nations like Afghanistan and Haiti.
During his rally in Pennsylvania, the president expressed that he's focusing on making America affordable again, but then veered into discussing why the US shouldn't be taking people from countries like Norway or Sweden, despite having many immigrants from hellholes like Afghanistan, Somalia, and other countries. He added that those places are a disaster due to their filthy conditions, crime, and dirtiness.
The event was attended by around 200 people in a conference center at the Mount Airy Casino Resort, a far cry from large arenas where his signature rallies draw thousands of supporters. The rally is an official White House event yet seems more like one of Trump's typical campaign rallies that he claims will be held regularly ahead of next year's midterms.
However, many residents in Monroe County, the area hosting the event, seem skeptical about the economy and inflation. While they acknowledge prices to be a problem, they also struggle with rising bills for food, rent, and electricity on fixed incomes, which Trump has claimed he can bring down.
In this swing state, voters are increasingly placing the blame for lasting inflation on Republicans as they try to decide control of the House in next year's midterm elections. The president held his rally in a congressional district that is currently held by first-term Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, who is considered one of Trump's top targets.
In response, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said she intends to put Trump on the ballot, turning this typical practice upside down. However, addressing voter concerns about inflation remains a significant challenge for Trump as he navigates his 2024 campaign trail.
The president has claimed that the US economy is in an A-plus condition but later amended his answer to A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus. On another occasion, he suggested buying fewer dolls and pencils from overseas due to high tariffs.
During his rally in Pennsylvania, the president expressed that he's focusing on making America affordable again, but then veered into discussing why the US shouldn't be taking people from countries like Norway or Sweden, despite having many immigrants from hellholes like Afghanistan, Somalia, and other countries. He added that those places are a disaster due to their filthy conditions, crime, and dirtiness.
The event was attended by around 200 people in a conference center at the Mount Airy Casino Resort, a far cry from large arenas where his signature rallies draw thousands of supporters. The rally is an official White House event yet seems more like one of Trump's typical campaign rallies that he claims will be held regularly ahead of next year's midterms.
However, many residents in Monroe County, the area hosting the event, seem skeptical about the economy and inflation. While they acknowledge prices to be a problem, they also struggle with rising bills for food, rent, and electricity on fixed incomes, which Trump has claimed he can bring down.
In this swing state, voters are increasingly placing the blame for lasting inflation on Republicans as they try to decide control of the House in next year's midterm elections. The president held his rally in a congressional district that is currently held by first-term Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, who is considered one of Trump's top targets.
In response, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said she intends to put Trump on the ballot, turning this typical practice upside down. However, addressing voter concerns about inflation remains a significant challenge for Trump as he navigates his 2024 campaign trail.
The president has claimed that the US economy is in an A-plus condition but later amended his answer to A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus. On another occasion, he suggested buying fewer dolls and pencils from overseas due to high tariffs.
I mean, who needs a clear message when you can just rant about the "filthy" conditions in certain countries? 
Like, Donald Trump, you're trying to make America affordable again, but instead you're over here making us feel like we should be grateful for Norway and Sweden. 
Newsflash: our problems are real, not just your ego trip about immigration policies. And btw, if you want to talk about "hellholes", have you seen the state of some of your own properties? Like, what's up with Mar-a-Lago again? 
It's like he's trying to distract us from the real issues. I mean, inflation is a big deal, but it feels like he's more concerned with what country people are coming from than actually fixing the problem.
Norway and Sweden have some of the highest standards of living in the world. It's not like they're just accepting anyone who wants to move there.
... i mean, come on, how can u compare some countries to "hellholes" like that? it's just so racist & ignorant 
. i feel bad for the ppl in pennsylvania who got affected by inflation & economy, but then they gotta listen to this kinda nonsense from their president 
! and btw, how many ppl actually attend a rally of only 200 people? sounds pretty small for someone who claims to be a "leader" 
like, who even buys those things online anyway? it's just a distraction from the real issues. people in pennsylvania need better than some angry speeches about immigrants. they deserve facts, data, and actual policy changes 