Trump speech to the Detroit Economic Club
“The whole country is going to be like — you want to know the truth? It’ll be like Detroit. Our whole country will end up being like Detroit. If she’s your president, you’re going to have a mess on your hands.”
Trump in Detroit:
— Chad Livengood (@ChadLivengood) October 10, 2024
"The whole country will be like, you want to know the truth? It'll be like Detroit. Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she's elected president. … We're not going to let her do that to this country. We're not gonna let it happen." pic.twitter.com/Nno54zTQwO
References:
- News4, ClickOnDetroit.com, October 10, 2024 – Trump takes jab at Detroit in speech at Detroit Economic Club; Duggan responds – Trump appeared at DEC event on Thursday
- WWJ 950 News Radio Audacy, October 10, 2024 – Speaking in Detroit, Trump slams the city, saying: ‘Our whole country will end up being like Detroit’ if Harris is elected – “We’re not going to let her do that to this country. We’re not gonna let it happen,” the GOP nominee said.
- The Hill, Brett Samuels, October 10, 2024 – Trump swipes at Detroit during speech in Motor City
- Fox 2 Detroit, Jack Nissen, October 10, 2024 – Trump slams Detroit during speech at economic club on Thursday
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