Former President Donald Trump has reportedly criticized Milwaukee, the site of the upcoming Republican National Convention, calling it a 'horrible city.' The statement was made during a discussion with House Republicans on June 13, 2024, according to WASHINGTON (Punchbowl). This comment has sparked discussions about its potential impact on voter sentiment in Waukesha County and the broader implications for the convention's marketing efforts.
If the reported Trump disparagement of Milwaukee wasn't centered on how it reported vote totals in 2020, I'd be very surprised.
'Horrible City!' Trump Reportedly Trashes Milwaukee — Site of the Republican National Convention https://t.co/N1iQmRQSMr
"Actually Pete it's pronounced "Mill-e-wah-kay," which is Algonquin for "the good land." https://t.co/aqjfq1UdFC
WASHINGTON (Punchbowl)— Trump tells House Republicans: "Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city."
It’s not surprising then they get bitter… they cling to brats or Schlitz or antipathy toward people from Illinois https://t.co/VP07vAA2vf
An interesting play for Waukesha County votes. https://t.co/AcLRIRB5ta
And thus a thousand ads and billboards were launched https://t.co/LDCdCGkUWn
Don’t think this is in the convention marketing materials. https://t.co/kqVcse1LN4