Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz recently took a jab at Donald Trump during a campaign event in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. His remarks highlighted a comedic incident involving Trump and a garbage truck that quickly gained attention.
Walz began by mocking Trump’s clumsy attempt to connect with voters. “This dude’s nearly 80 years old,” he said, referring to the former president’s age. “He damn near killed himself getting into a garbage truck.” This humorous comment drew laughter from the crowd, emphasizing the perceived absurdity of Trump’s campaign tactics.
The incident in question occurred when Trump attempted to ride in a Trump-branded garbage truck, donning an orange safety vest as part of a gimmick aimed at countering President Joe Biden’s recent blunder about garbage collection. However, Trump struggled with the door handle, missing it three times before awkwardly hoisting himself inside. This mishap provided ample material for Walz and other Democrats to mock Trump, showcasing the former president’s vulnerability in an attempt to connect with voters.
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Walz didn’t hold back in his critique, suggesting that with nearly 80 years of life experience, one would expect Trump to grasp basic concepts like tariffs. “You would think, over 80 years, you would understand how a tariff works,” Walz stated, further illustrating his point that Trump is out of touch with current economic realities.
Throughout his speech, Walz maintained an attack-dog demeanor, highlighting concerns about Trump’s ability to govern effectively. He argued that “smarter people than Donald Trump, which is a good chunk of folks,” have warned that a Trump victory could lead to higher costs for Americans. Walz also mocked Trump’s promise to have Mexico pay for the border wall, a campaign promise that has remained unfulfilled.
Walz addressed Trump’s recent comments about women, made while he was dressed as a garbage collector, where Trump stated he would protect women “whether they like it or not.” Walz referred to this as “the scary part,” drawing a clear connection between Trump’s rhetoric and his past behavior towards women, including allegations of groping and sexual assault.
Polls show that Kamala Harris holds a significant lead over Trump among female voters, with a recent Economist/YouGov poll indicating she leads by 7 percentage points, 50% to 43%. Walz emphasized the importance of addressing Trump’s history and comments, saying, “That’s how this guy’s lived his life. That’s why he was on the Access Hollywood Tape. And that’s why he ended up in court. ‘Cause that’s what he thinks about.”
As the election season heats up, Walz’s sharp criticism of Trump showcases the Democrats’ strategy to paint the former president as out of touch and problematic, particularly regarding his treatment of women and his understanding of vital issues facing the country. With the election just around the corner, these themes are likely to resonate with voters as they consider their choices.
