During a recent rally in New Jersey, former President Donald Trump made a controversial remark about the fictional character Hannibal Lecter, referring to him as 'the late, great' and a 'wonderful man'. This comment sparked widespread media attention and criticism, with many questioning Trump's intentions and understanding of the character, famously known as a cannibalistic serial killer from the movie 'Silence of the Lambs'. Some supporters defended Trump, claiming his comments were ironic and aimed at highlighting issues with immigration policies under the Biden administration, describing it as an escalation of rhetoric about the purported dangers of immigration. The incident was one of several notable moments at the rally attended by the Wildwood crowd, where Trump also discussed tax cuts, inflation, and national policies.
I see the legacy media today is fixated on the mythology that Trump praised Hannibal Lecter, pretending that he was not being sarcastic, lol
This is rather batshit crazy. I realize Trump broke people, but he is very clearly not actually praising Hannibal Lecter. He actually chuckles during the line about other countries sending their violent, insane criminals (like Lecter) here. https://t.co/lcLlXU7LtH
Fmr. Republican Congressman: It's really crazy that Trump just praised Hannibal Lecter, a fictional serial killer. I'm not sure he is coherent in any way, shape, or form https://t.co/Dd7wMcOUzl
'Why are you cheering that on?": @JoeNBC reacts to Trump's 'bizarre' praise of Hannibal Lecter at rally https://t.co/dmhTdt1T8S
NBC Reporter Mocks Trump Over Bizarre 'Hannibal Lecter' Rally Rant During Trial Live Hit on Michael Cohen https://t.co/5LTQpLKLEU
Stripped of context, Trump's praise for Hannibal Lecter was bizarre. In context? It was an escalation of his rhetoric about the purported dangers of immigration. https://t.co/VazVYMzFXS
'Jaw Dropped In Horror': Trump's Praise Of Fictional Serial Killer Has People Worried https://t.co/zzFRJVSsyc
#DonaldTrump's got murderers on the mind ... making a reference to fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter at a recent rally -- to make a point about immigration. Watch here 👉 https://t.co/tW6lFW5v9W https://t.co/DGATLxsqKm
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump promised the Wildwood crowd that he would cut taxes, reduce inflation, and straighten our country. He also praised the fictional cannibal and movie villain Hannibal Lecter, calling him a “wonderful man.” https://t.co/e744Tx5Sfn
Donald Trump has dished out random praise for an infamous film serial killer in a bizarre speech during his latest presidential rally. https://t.co/O6h3xGIjFn
When Trump says “the great Hannibal Lecter,” what is it that made him great to the stable genius?
'The Late, Great Hannibal Lecter!' Here are the 5 Wildest Moments from Trump's Bizarre Rally in New Jersey https://t.co/2YYuptQbCc
.@realDonaldTrump you know the “late, great” and “wonderful” (seriously ?!?) Hannibal Lecter was a cannibalistic serial killer, right? But more importantly, HE IS NOT REAL. 🤦🏽♂️ This is who MAGA Republicans want for the presidency—a man who idolizes an imaginary serial killer. https://t.co/huAqW3LsRt
Trump did NOT praise Hannibal Lector. He was speaking ironically and comparing the terrible people Biden is releasing into America to Hannibal Lector. You have to do backflips taking Trump out of context to think he was praising Hannibal Lector. The haters are desperate.
Trump was speaking ironically and comparing the evil people being released into our country to Hannibal Lector. https://t.co/QlG4mDUPD3
Not sure what’s worse: that Trump thinks Hannibal Lecter was a real person, or that he thinks a cannibal and serial killer is a ‘wonderful man’? Can you imagine if Biden said nonsense like this? It would be wall to wall coverage on every network. But we have normalized Trump. https://t.co/x3MtSNCJNn
Wait, what? "The late, great Hannibal Lecter"?!?! The psychopath serial killer character is a "wonderful man"? Does he think Hannibal Lecter is a real person? If he were, he's not "late." https://t.co/b0eoVn1YQ3
Donald Trump: “Silence of the Lambs. Has anyone ever seen The Silence of the Lambs. The late, great Hannibal Lecter is a wonderful man. He oftentimes would have a friend for dinner. Remember the last scene? "Excuse me. I'm about to have a friend for dinner”https://t.co/K81GhNXwRn