Trump bizarrely imagines Marjorie Taylor Greene dying in car explosion as he slams hydrogen technology

Donald Trump used a vivid hypothetical involving Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene to criticize hydrogen fuel cell technology
PUBLISHED OCT 29, 2024
Donald Trump described the scenario of Marjorie Taylor Greene with 'that beautiful blonde hair' dying in a hydrogen-powered car explosion (Getty Images)
Donald Trump described the scenario of Marjorie Taylor Greene with 'that beautiful blonde hair' dying in a hydrogen-powered car explosion (Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: In a spirited rally in Atlanta, Georgia, former president Donald Trump launched into a critique of hydrogen fuel cells with a bizarre hypothetical situation involving Republican Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, as per Mediaite.

His speech addressing a crowd of supporters included a controversial scenario imagining Greene in a fiery hydrogen car accident.

Trump’s comments, which included an animated description of hydrogen fuel cell dangers, quickly sparked mocking reactions online.



 

Donald Trump bizarrely imagines Marjorie Taylor Greene dying in fiery car wreck

At the rally, Donald Trump, who has a history of criticizing hydrogen technology as a dangerous energy source, illustrated his concerns by imagining an explosion involving a hydrogen-powered car.

To make his point, he invoked the image of Marjorie Taylor Greene driving such a vehicle, suggesting that if a mishap occurred, the resulting explosion would leave the driver “unrecognizable".

“If something goes wrong, and Marjorie Taylor Greene with that beautiful blonde hair is driving down the highway in a hydrogen car, and the problem with the hydrogen car, if something goes wrong, it’s like the atom bomb went off."

He went on to say, “You’re not recognizable. But they say, ‘We think we have it under control'. That’s not good enough. They’ll say, ‘We thought it was Marjorie Taylor Greene riding down the middle of the turnpike, but she’s no longer recognizable. We found some of her.’”

After the dramatic portrayal, Trump softened his tone, laughing and expressing admiration for Greene.

He encouraged her to stand up for acknowledgment, and she received cheers from the crowd.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 5: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks during a press conference out
After the dramatic portrayal of Marjorie Taylor Greene dying in a hydrogen car explosion, Donald Trump praised her at the rally (Getty Images)

Despite Trump’s repeated warnings about hydrogen fuel cells, incidents involving explosions are statistically rare.

Hydrogen fuel-cell technology has been under research and development for decades, with companies like Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai pioneering safe hydrogen vehicles such as the Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo, and Honda FCX.

While it’s true that hydrogen is highly flammable, vehicles are carefully designed with multiple safety features to prevent accidents from becoming catastrophic.

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and vocal critic of hydrogen technology, once referred to hydrogen fuel cells as “silly,” favoring battery-electric technology for his fleet of cars.

However, while Musk’s criticisms are more focused on efficiency and economic viability, Trump’s comments border on extreme, likening the potential hazards of hydrogen-powered vehicles to that of an atomic bomb.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 10: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Michigan is considered a key battleground state in the upcoming presidential election, holding 15 electoral votes. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Donald Trump has been a vocal critic of hydrogen fuel-cell technology (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Internet mocks Donald Trump's remarks on hydrogen fuel-cell technology 

Donald Trump’s remarks quickly stirred up reactions online, with many users mocking his characterization of hydrogen technology.

One person remarked, "That’s what lack of knowledge is doing to people’s brain."

Another said, "Total nutjob. He really is getting worse."



 



 

"It shouldn’t be legal to be this dumb," wrote one person.

Another added, "Donald Trump, refusing to learn anything new post 1950, always."



 



 

One individual wrote, "It's time to take Grandpa's car keys away. And Gramps should definitely not be anywhere near the nuclear codes."

Another pointed out, "The worms are wormin."



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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