Trump in Flint Claims Multiple Assassination Attempts Due to 'Consequential' Presidency, 200% Tariff

Sep 17, 2024, 11:30 PM

Former President Donald Trump, speaking at a town hall in Flint, Michigan, claimed that he has been the subject of multiple assassination attempts because his presidency was 'consequential.' Trump highlighted his decision to impose a 200% tariff on cars made in Mexico, making them unsellable in the United States, as a reason for being targeted. He also discussed the tariffs he put on China, which he claimed destroyed their economy. He remarked, 'Only consequential presidents get shot at,' and suggested that his actions have led to significant reactions from other countries. Trump also mentioned the presumed assassination attempt at his golf course in Florida, stating, 'Being the president is a dangerous business.'