5 wildest moments from Trump’s massive NJ rally: From praises for Hannibal Lecter to Jimmy Carter mix-up
5 bizarre moments from Donald Trump’s New Jersey rally
Tens of thousands of people attended Trump's largest event of the year, which the campaign dubbed the "MEGA" rally, on Saturday, May 11, at the Jersey Shore. Trump utilized his crucial forum to promote conservative talking points on an array of topics, including the border, college campus protests, and inflation. However, the event also featured various bizarre moments. Let us explore the 5 such moments from Donald Trump’s rally in New Jersey.
1. Donald Trump calls Hannibal Lecter a ‘Wonderful Man’
During earlier rallies, when speaking about the scary migrants being brought into the country by Joe Biden's 'open border', Trump alluded to the criminally insane cannibal from 'The Silence of the Lambs' who eats body parts for breakfast. During the rally on Saturday, Trump said, "Silence of the Lambs. Has anyone ever seen The Silence of the Lambs? The late, great Hannibal Lecter is a wonderful man. He often times would have a friend for dinner. Remember the last scene? 'Excuse me. I’m about to have a friend for dinner', as this poor doctor walked by. 'I'm about to have a friend for dinner'. But Hannibal Lecter. Congratulations. The late, great Hannibal Lecter."
2. Donald Trump asks Joe Biden to return donations made by ‘antisemites’
Biden has been accepting campaign contributions from those who finance college campus protests, Trump said to the New Jersey crowd. He said, "The very same people who are funding the violent campus uprisings are also funding Joe Biden’s campaign. Do you believe this? Tonight, I’m officially calling on Joe Biden and the Democrat National Committee to return the donations of all antisemites, American-haters, and financiers of chaos who have funded the chaos on our campuses. Return the money, Joe."
3. Crowd chants ‘Bulls**t! Bulls**t!’ aimed at Joe Biden
According to Trump, Joe Biden was the reason the DOJ indicted him on several counts and 'bulls**t' cases. He said, "They rigged the whole thing with the Department of Justice, and every time they indict — I’ve been indicted more than the great Alphonse Capone, Scarface. Al Capone was so mean that if you went to dinner with anybody who didn’t like you, you’d be dead the next morning. And I got indicted more than him! On bullshit too! Just bullshit!" At that time, the crowd responded "Bulls**t! Bulls**t! Bulls**t!."
4. Donald Trump invites registered sex offender Lawrence Taylor to speak during rally
Lawrence Taylor, a registered sex offender, was asked by Trump to speak at the event on Saturday. "You know, they're my golfing buddies, too," he said, beckoning former New York Giants Taylor and Ottis Anderson to the platform. To avoid going to jail for rape in 2011, Taylor entered a guilty plea to lesser charges. He acknowledged that he had engaged in sexual misbehavior and had been patronizing a 16-year-old prostitute. In court, Taylor stated that he believed the girl to be 19 years old and competent to provide consent. Taylor was put on probation for six years and had to register as a sexual offender.
5. Donald Trump confuses Jimmy Connors with Jimmy Carter
During the rally, Trump mistook tennis great Jimmy Connors for the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter. Trump aimed to disparage his political rival by stating that Carter seemed a remarkable leader compared to Joe Biden. Trump said, "Jimmy Connors is— He’s also happy. Jimmy is a very happy man. Both of them because, you know what, they want him out. Jimmy Connors had a bad reputation. Right now, he is considered a totally brilliant president by comparison (to Joe Biden). Right now he is a totally brilliant president in comparison."
