During a campaign rally in Michigan’s Saginaw County, former President Donald Trump criticized the legal system, Chinese car companies, and President Joe Biden. The rally took place amid a pause in Trump’s ongoing trial over alleged hush money payments. Trump campaigned in Wisconsin and Michigan, accusing the legal system of trying to silence voters by silencing him as a candidate.
In Freeland, Michigan, inside an airplane hangar, Trump addressed a crowd of thousands, blaming Biden’s policies for harming the U.S. economy and causing American cities to deteriorate. He criticized Democratic leadership in these cities, claiming they are crime-ridden and falling apart. Trump promised to work with Democrats to rebuild cities, citing Detroit as an example where a comeback has been promised for decades without materializing.
Trump avoided discussing successful recent events in Detroit, such as hosting hundreds of thousands of people during the NFL draft without incidents. He denounced legal actions against him, alleging they are politically motivated. Trump asserted that the American people will deliver the ultimate verdict on these legal challenges at the ballot box.
The former president also reiterated false claims of ballot fraud in Detroit during the 2020 election. He pledged to protect Michigan’s auto industry by avoiding electric vehicles and imposing heavy taxes on cars made by Chinese companies. Trump’s remarks at the rally highlighted his ongoing concerns about the legal system, economic policy, and international trade issues.