During a campaign event organized by Turning Point Action in West Palm Beach, Florida, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a controversial statement to Christian voters.
On Friday, Trump told attendees that if they vote for him in the upcoming election, “in four years, you don’t have to vote again.
We’ll have it fixed so good, you’re not gonna have to vote.”
The meaning behind Trump’s comments was unclear, especially in the context of his ongoing battle with accusations of undermining democracy.
This follows his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, which culminated in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump, addressing the audience, urged Christians to vote in the upcoming election, assuring them that it would be a one-time necessity.
“You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what, it will be fixed, it will be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians,” Trump said.
He continued to emphasize his affection for the Christian community and his commitment to their cause.
When asked for clarification, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung did not directly address the specific remarks but suggested that Trump was referring to uniting the country.
Cheung also pointed to the recent attempted assassination of Trump as contributing to a divisive political environment.
The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.
In previous statements, Trump has hinted at dictatorial tendencies, such as during a Fox News interview in December where he mentioned using executive powers on his first day in office to address issues like border control and oil drilling.
Trump, if re-elected, would be limited to a single additional term due to the U.S. Constitution’s two-term limit for presidents.
His comments come as the race tightens, with President Biden’s recent decision to withdraw from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris emerging as the Democratic nominee.
Recent polls indicate a narrowing gap between Trump and Harris.
Jason Singer, a spokesperson for the Harris campaign, labeled Trump’s comments as “bizarre” and “backward looking,” reflecting the ongoing tension in the electoral race.
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