Critics condemn ‘sinister’ remark that suggests potential Trump-Mike Johnson plot to settle contested electionUS elections 2024 – live updatesDonald Trump faced mounting suspicion of hatching a plot to steal next week’s presidential election as Democrats and commentators focused on his references to a “little secret” at Sunday night’s tumultuous Madison Square Garden rally.The allusions initially attracted little notice amid the angry backlash provoked by racist jokes and incendiary rhetoric from a succession of warm-up speakers, including an offensive comment about Puerto Ricans that even Trump’s own campaign felt obliged to disavow.Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/28/trump-mike-johnson-little-secret-election
Author : Robert Tait in Washington
Publish date : 2024-10-28 20:56:41
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