Surprising political controversy has taken an unexpected turn with The Lincoln Project, a group comprising former GOP members critical of Donald Trump, releasing a new ad asserting that the former president has an unpleasant odor.
As reported by Raw Story on Sunday, December 24, 2023, the campaign builds upon earlier remarks by actress Kathy Griffin and former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, sparking an unusual discussion about Trump’s alleged scent.
Kinzinger, a retired congressman and current CNN political analyst, first broached the topic on social media this year, expressing surprise that those close to Trump hadn’t discussed his odor.
The Lincoln Project’s ad capitalizes on this narrative, featuring images of malodorous items like manure, trash bags, and dumpsters, ultimately culminating in a shot of Trump Tower.
The audio includes sounds of sniffing, coughing, and Griffin describing her olfactory perception of Trump, concluding with a woman asking, “Donald, is that you?”
The unexpected focus on Trump’s smell gained traction as “Trump smells” trended on social media, leading to a wave of memes centered around the nickname “diaper Don.”
The Trump campaign responded by accusing Kinzinger of being an unemployed fraud who farted on live TV.
Pro-Trump influencer Tim Pool celebrated on social media that Trump received approval from Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan. However, reports confirmed that the video in question dates back to at least 2018, raising doubts about the validity of this endorsement.
Meanwhile, Kinzinger continued to make headlines by debunking a popular right-wing conspiracy theory related to the death of Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich. Kinzinger, who initiated the discussion about Trump’s alleged odor, asserted that some individuals spreading misinformation were briefed alongside him on the facts, dismantling the conspiracy theory in the process.
In another development, a new conspiracy theory involving Special Counsel Jack Smith, who charged Trump with crimes related to the 2020 election and alleged retention of classified documents, is reportedly surfacing in mainstream Republican discourse. This disinformation scheme aims to cast doubt on Smith’s credibility, according to a report by Mother Jones.
The unexpected focus on Trump’s olfactory presence has opened a unique chapter in political discourse, with social media buzzing about the intriguing intersection of politics and personal hygiene. As the controversy continues, it remains to be seen whether this unusual narrative will have any lasting impact on the broader political landscape.
