Former President Donald Trump Warns of "Bloodbath" if He Loses in November
During a campaign event for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio, former President Donald Trump made bold claims about protecting Social Security and issued a stark warning about the consequences of a potential loss in the upcoming election.
Speaking passionately at a windy airfield near Dayton, Trump endorsed Moreno as an "America first champion" and emphasized his outsider status, touting his contributions to Ohio communities.
Trump asserted, "He's going to be a warrior in Washington," following his recent securing of enough delegates to secure the 2024 Republican nomination.
Notably, Moreno is up against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Ohio state Sen. Matt Dolan in the GOP primary, with LaRose and Moreno aligning themselves with the pro-Trump faction while Dolan garners support from more traditional Republicans.
The rally, organized by Buckeye Values PAC in support of Moreno, provided Trump with a platform to deliver a passionate speech filled with strong language, reiterating his concerns about the future of the country under another term of a Biden presidency.
"In the event that I am not elected, there will be chaos...It will be chaos for the nation," he cautioned, discussing the impact of offshoring on the country's auto industry and his intentions to raise tariffs on foreign-made cars.
Later, Trump asserted that, "If I do not win this election, I doubt there will be another election in this country."
Trump mentioned the challenges he faced while reading from his teleprompters, as they were visibly swaying in 35-mile-per-hour wind gusts.
In response to Trump's "chaos" remarks, James Singer, spokesperson for the Biden presidential campaign, stated that Trump "is pushing for another January 6, but the American people will deliver another electoral defeat this November because they reject his extremism, his fondness for violence, and his desire for retaliation."
Trump also brushed off recent accusations against Moreno, likening them to the attacks he has endured over the years, including his criminal indictments. Trump has been charged in four different cases ranging from his handling of classified documents to his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
"He's facing some very harsh fake treatment from the Democrats right now," Trump remarked. "And we won't tolerate it because I know this man. We all know this man. He's a hero, he's a champion. And we won't allow these individuals — these individuals are disturbed."
Concerns about the candidate's background have been circulating within GOP circles for the past month, causing frustration among top Republican strategists regarding the potential vulnerability of the candidate in a general election. Seven individuals familiar with discussions on how to address the issue have chosen to remain anonymous to avoid any backlash from Trump and his supporters.
During his speech, Trump also accused his opponent, Mr. Biden, of endangering Social Security, as he worked to clarify remarks made earlier in the week where he seemed to suggest a willingness to make cuts.
"Your Social Security will disappear," he cautioned about a potential Biden presidency, despite Biden's assurances to safeguard and enhance Social Security in light of projected financial challenges. "You won't have access to Social Security with him in power because he's wrecking our country's economy. This includes Medicare, and American seniors will face significant difficulties."
"I made a commitment to always protect Social Security and Medicare. We will always uphold these programs. We will never reduce them," he affirmed.
During a recent interview with CNBC, former President Trump made controversial remarks about entitlement programs, suggesting that there is room for cutting and addressing mismanagement. He also took aim at President Biden's handling of the border and criticized Republican politician Dolan, labeling him a "weak RINO" and accusing him of trying to emulate Mitt Romney. Additionally, Trump criticized the Dolan family for changing the name of Cleveland's baseball team from the Indians to the Guardians.
Trump was accompanied at the rally by Ohio Sen. JD Vance and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, both of whom have endorsed Moreno and are being considered as potential vice-presidential candidates.
