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People thought Trump’s comment about Michelle Obama sounded a lot like a threat

People thought Trump’s comment about Michelle Obama sounded a lot like a threat

Former President Donald Trump on Monday, she made what critics said were threatening comments against the former first lady Michelle Obama while complaining about her recent criticism of him.

“You know who was mean to me? Michelle Obama,” Trump complained during a rally in Atlanta, Georgia.

“I’ve always tried to be so nice and respectful,” Trump said, conveniently forgetting about his frequent and ongoing attacks on the former FLOTUS and husband, his predecessor, over the years Barack Obama.

Michelle Obama “opened up a little bit, a little bit of boxes,” Trump said. “She opened something small. Oh she was nasty, oooh.

“It was a big mistake she made,” he added.

Watch from 1:28:00 here:

The Republican candidate then went on to talk about how if he regains the White House, the United States will have “the strongest economy, the most secure borders, the safest cities, the most powerful military,” and more.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala HarrisThe campaign shared footage of Trump’s comments on X (formerly Twitter) and described them as a “nonsensical tirade” that suggested he was “seeking revenge.”

The Republicans The anti-Trump group asked: “Is this a threat?”

Trump: ‘You know who was mean to me? Michelle Obama. I always try to be nice and respectful. She opened the little box… It was a big mistake she made.”

Is this a threat?pic.twitter.com/eJxhzKH9bb

— Republicans v. Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) October 28, 2024

Others asked the same question:

He has nothing to offer Americans except hatred and division.

— Eric Okafor (@KneWKeeD) October 28, 2024

Trump loves calling strong, confident and intelligent women nasty! Vote for Harris!

— Johnny (@NorthstarJohnny) October 28, 2024

Sounds like a threat.

— Aspie Maven (@DoctorRobin) October 28, 2024

Trump: You know who was mean to me? Michelle Obama… I always try to be so nice and respectful. She opened the little box… She was nasty. It was a big mistake pic.twitter.com/8TWeSxY2VA

— Acyn (@Acyn) October 28, 2024

That sounds like a threat to me

— VeteransAgainstTrump (@TylerStrick21) October 28, 2024

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Spreading racist conspiracy theories about her husband?

Yes, what a gentleman.

— Richard Staple, BSN, RN (@RichStaples) October 28, 2024

Michelle treated you like any decent American should treat you. And then you threaten her and call her names because you’re such a wimp.

— StrictlyKamala (@StrictlyChristo) October 28, 2024