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As the US election approaches, former President Donald Trump has been making controversial statements, including a bizarre reference to Al Capone and a suggestion that Kamala Harris supporter Liz Cheney should experience being threatened with guns. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum in the polls, giving her supporters hope for a potential victory.
Former President Trump compared his legal battles to "Stalinist show trials" and whined about facing more than 90 felony charges, including those related to the Capitol insurrection and election interference, while speaking at CPAC. He also criticized President Biden and the legal system, but expressed admiration for law enforcement officers and air force pilots, and made a peculiar comment about their looks.
Former President Donald Trump compared himself to Al Capone during a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada, stating that he had been indicted four times, more than the notorious mobster. Trump's remarks come after he faced criticism for his anti-immigrant rhetoric and quoting remarks by Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban. Legal experts are questioning whether Trump's former attorney, Rudy Giuliani, will be able to afford the extensive costs of his legal troubles. Trump also used his personal social media platform to double down on his anti-immigrant remarks and mock his GOP rivals. Senator Joe Manchin expressed concern about the support for Trump and the threat it poses to American democracy. Trump is currently leading in the polls for the Iowa caucus, while Giuliani's defamation case highlights the impact of conspiracy theories on voter suppression. Melania Trump's appearance at a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives is seen as ironic given her husband's alleged illegal retention of government documents.