Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump reportedly criticized President Joe Biden’s administration during a private event with Republican donors at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Trump compared Biden’s administration to the Gestapo, the secret police force of the Third Reich that targeted political opposition and Jewish people during the Holocaust. According to sources, Trump linked the Biden administration to his legal troubles, including ongoing trials and investigations.
Republican Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota downplayed the significance of Trump’s remarks, saying it was just a passing comment. Burgum also suggested that a majority of Americans believe Trump’s legal troubles are politically motivated. The New York Times reported Trump’s comments, and a recording of the event was obtained by the newspaper.
Trump says Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration. It's his latest reference to Nazi Germany https://t.co/xda5LGmNgK
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 5, 2024
In addition to the Gestapo comparison, Trump reportedly made optimistic remarks about the GOP’s chances against Biden in the upcoming election. He also indicated that several Republican figures were vying to be his vice presidential pick, including Senators Tim Scott, Marco Rubio, and JD Vance. Trump praised Rubio and discussed the “Florida problem,” referencing a constitutional requirement that the president and vice president not claim the same state as their residences.
During the event, Trump also criticized Democrats, claiming they purchase votes through social programs and repeating false claims about election fraud. he reportedly said that when someone is a Democrat, they start with a 40% advantage due to civil service, unions, and welfare programs. He also suggested that Democrats cheat in elections.
It is important to note that Trump’s claims of election fraud have been rejected by multiple state and federal courts, and his efforts to overturn the election are the subject of additional legal challenges. Trump’s connection of social programs to Democrats’ electoral advantages echoes similar sentiments expressed by previous Republican presidential candidates. Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP nominee, was captured on tape claiming that a large portion of the electorate supported Barack Obama because they were dependent on government assistance and did not pay federal income taxes.
In conclusion, Trump’s remarks at the Mar-a-Lago event signal his continued involvement in political discourse and his assessment of the current political landscape. His comments about the Biden administration, election fraud, and the upcoming election reflect his perspective as a prominent figure in the Republican Party.
