Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Democrats during a recent Fox News town hall held in Cumming, Georgia, emphasizing his belief that they represent a significant threat to American democracy. Speaking to an all-female audience, the former president labeled Democrats as “dangerous,” “evil,” and “Marxists and communists and fascists.” This event was a follow-up to controversial statements he made over the weekend, in which he referred to members of the Democratic Party as “the enemy from within.”
During the town hall, Trump did not shy away from attacking Vice President Kamala Harris, mocking her and her allies as “sick” and suggesting that they contribute to the party’s focus on superficial soundbites. In his comments, he declared, “They’re very dangerous. They’re the threat to democracy,” reinforcing his claim that the internal threats posed by Democrats are more perilous than external ones like China or Russia.
Trump’s remarks followed an interview where Harris described him as a fascist, underscoring the increasing tension between the two parties. “I always say, we have two enemies,” Trump stated in a previous interview, asserting that the internal enemy poses a greater risk than any foreign adversaries.
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Harris responded to Trump’s comments at a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, cautioning that a second term for him would be a “huge risk for America.” She criticized his leadership style as increasingly unstable and driven by a desire for unchecked power.
During the town hall, Trump’s criticisms of Democrats included accusations of “phoney investigations” and the “weaponization of government.” His statements resonated with the audience, as they frequently applauded his comments. However, when asked about the current economic state, not a single hand was raised in approval, despite a recent drop in U.S. inflation rates.
One notable moment in the town hall occurred when Trump was asked about access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. He claimed to support reliable access to fertility treatments, dubbing himself “the father of IVF.” This claim contradicted the actions of Senate Republicans, who recently blocked a bill aimed at ensuring nationwide access to IVF.
Throughout the event, Trump ventured into various topics, including energy policy, his 2016 electoral victory, and Elon Musk. On immigration, he disparaged Harris, labeling her as “the worst vice-president” in history and claiming she was “destroying our country.” He reiterated xenophobic comments made at a recent rally, where he claimed that Venezuelan migrants had “infected” communities.
As the election season heats up, Trump currently holds a slight lead over Harris in Georgia, a state narrowly won by Joe Biden in the 2020 election. The state has witnessed record early voting this week, with over 328,000 people casting their ballots in person or by mail, indicating strong engagement in the electoral process.
