Trump Returns to Campaign Trail Amid Criminal Trial
WAUKESHA, Wisconsin — Taking a break from his criminal trial in a Manhattan court, Donald Trump made a comeback to the campaign trail with energetic rallies in two key battleground states.
During his court appearances, the Republican presidential candidate appeared annoyed or tired, even reportedly nodding off at one point while facing charges of falsifying business records.
However, at a rally outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Trump seemed rejuvenated as he engaged with a passionate crowd for over an hour, touching on major campaign themes such as immigration, the economy, foreign policy, and his opposition to President Joe Biden.
Known for his off-the-cuff remarks, Trump proudly declared, “I’m 92% off teleprompter,” taking a swipe at his Democratic rival’s scripted speeches.
Despite being fined $9,000 for derogatory statements related to his legal case involving a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels, Trump addressed his legal troubles briefly in Wisconsin, claiming, “I got indicted for nothing.”
Trump criticized the judge overseeing his case, stating, “I have a crooked judge,” but maintained his confidence by highlighting his increasing poll numbers, showing a tight race with Biden in recent polls.
Supporters at the rally expressed belief in Trump’s innocence and predicted that the trial would elevate his popularity, viewing it as free publicity that could benefit his campaign.
Trump also addressed student protests at US colleges, praising the New York Police Department for their handling of demonstrations and urging college presidents to reclaim campuses from radicals.
Touching on the topic of abortion, Trump defended leaving the legality of the issue to individual states, asserting that people were satisfied with differing state laws on the matter.
Following his rally in Wisconsin, Trump proceeded to host another event in Michigan before his scheduled return to court in Manhattan — BBC
