Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by reportedly calling Milwaukee a 'horrible city' during a closed-door meeting with House Republicans on June 13. The comments come just weeks before the Republican National Convention is set to take place in Milwaukee. Trump has since denied making the remarks, calling them 'a total lie.' The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has seized on the reported comments, launching billboards across Milwaukee featuring Trump's alleged statement. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett responded to Trump's comments with a retort, saying, 'Right back at ya, buddy.' The controversy has led to mixed reactions, with some defending Trump and others criticizing his remarks. Trump is currently campaigning in Wisconsin, including a rally in Racine, where he reiterated his support for Milwaukee, stating, 'I love Milwaukee. I was the one who picked Milwaukee.'
The contrast could not be more clear. President Biden is keeping families together and providing historic action to support immigrants, while Trump wants mass deportations and insults our community. https://t.co/nlbU0qgaXg
A Trump campaign spokesperson said the former president would be staying in Milwaukee for the RNC that will take place downtown July 15-18. https://t.co/0DFfDvXeRD
Trump calls Biden the worst president ever https://t.co/Pegqowpayh
this isn't what Trump said. There's a "cheap fake" out of this account every other day and the media doesn't care because Andrew Bates isn't crying about it https://t.co/dxo8DZHkc5
Trump campaign says he will stay in Milwaukee for GOP convention, not at Chicago property https://t.co/esAxK1CMTd
"This Biden Amnesty is a direct attack on American democracy." - President Trump. Watch our complete coverage of President Trump's Speech here: https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/BHedxQWihr
Trump Stumbles While Mocking Biden's Cognitive Ability: 'You Know What a Clean Fake Is?' https://t.co/a2mJTsGc1K
Trump: Think of it. You have people who come in illegally that don't speak the language, we don't even know the country -- these are countries where nobody in our country that even understands the language https://t.co/jo2LJ597Oh
Trump at his WI rally assails Biden's move today to let hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens apply for legal residency. He calls it “lawless," denounces “chain migration," says it sends bad message. https://t.co/PPt1OfPD7N
Donald Trump on Biden on the world stage: "He looked like he didn't know where the h**l he was, but he didn't know where he was. He's blaming it now on AI. He doesn't know what AI is, but that's ok." https://t.co/QrR9tX2cS0
TRUMP: “We should not be talking amnesty, we should be talking about stopping the invasion instead.” https://t.co/WMXgNSo2Pb
Trump: "The black population and the Hispanic population is voting for me at levels that nobody has ever seen before...." https://t.co/ZxApuOKl2Q
Trump calls out the Biden team's so-called "cheap fake" defense of recent moments of apparent Biden confusion. "Crooked Joe and his handlers are insisting he's sharper than ever... he can't go anywhere without a mistake." https://t.co/9Kcp3gzPCP
PRESIDENT TRUMP: “Joe Biden wants to be the president for illegal aliens—but I will be the president for law-abiding AMERICANS of EVERY background, every walk of life, and every race, religion, color, and creed!” Trump 2024!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/QRMqbfC5jM
Convicted felon Trump: “I will be the president for law-abiding Americans” https://t.co/7zzhITE9Ad
“SEND THEM BACK!” chants break out at the Trump rally in Wisconsin https://t.co/QqhOiYiMAJ
🚨LEAKED MESSAGES WITH BARRON TRUMP https://t.co/hJbM2W9k25
RAV correspondent, @davezere visits with rally goer Steve Meyer at @realDonaldTrump's campaign event on the "Failed Presidency of Joe Biden", in Racine, WI. Watch what he had to say! 🔥 JOIN👇OUR LIVE COVERAGE! https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/9B6pfqMgPk
Andrew Tate is calling Barron Trump https://t.co/ZSGhaubaLR
🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP IN WI: “Our country is under INVASION. We should not be talking about AMNESTY—we should be talking about... STOPPING THE INVASION SEALING THE BORDER SENDING JOE BIDEN’S ILLEGAL ALIENS BACK HOME!” LFG!!! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/RZ8U6jtnxZ
Trump: "Joe Biden wants to be the president for illegal aliens, but I will be the president for law-abiding Americans, every background and every walk of life, every race, religion, color and creed." https://t.co/nsOWSNdJNv
Wisconsin is ALL IN for President Trump! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/w1fM4OykW5
Trump: Joe Biden’s forming granting mass finger https://t.co/h2SHvZ9Bfw
TRUMP: “I put America first. They put America last.” https://t.co/6M9mxiz3Rr
Wisconsin is Trump country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/mqhLClRcNZ
Wisconsin loves TRUMP! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/m1FtTBrRnF
YIKES! Trump is struggling at his rally in Wisconsin. He just slurred through a sentence “Joe Biden is forming granting mass…thinkit” Not good! This man is unwell and is barely getting through speeches these days. https://t.co/ulDzqvj7FV
Donald Trump: “If you look at the Hispanic population, if you look at the black population, they're voting for Trump” https://t.co/YqI9VQRUGc
"I love Milwaukee. I was the one that picked Milwaukee." — Trump denies claims he called Milwaukee, the host of the Republican National Convention, a “horrible city” https://t.co/kjPxUh03MG
Trump: Joe Biden is forming granting mass. Think of. https://t.co/s55g1lDXO6
Trump tries to claim he “loves” Milwaukee (He called Milwaukee “a horrible city” last week) https://t.co/SpnnbNj6lR
President @realDonaldTrump takes the stage in Racine, WI! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/Zpx6OYEDn5
President Trump takes the stage to a roaring crowd and talks about how much he loves Wisconsin and its people. Watch our complete coverage of President Trump's Speech here: https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/vJXfQLtP3S
TRUMP: “I love Milwaukee!” https://t.co/q5jDfWXr2F
Trump takes the stage in Racine, Wisconsin and comes right out and says, “I love Milwaukee. I was the one who picked Milwaukee” (for the RNC). Trump of course is addressing reports that he said the party’s convention host city was “horrible.”
“I LOVE Milwaukee!” — President Trump takes the stage in Racine, WI https://t.co/YLFltfmzQB
Trump: "I love Milwaukee" https://t.co/IcOBF3xlSS
Trump takes the stage in Racine, Wisconsin and comes right out and says, “I love Milwaukee. I was the one who picked Milwaukee.”
WATCH LIVE: Trump attends presidential campaign rally in Racine, Wisconsin https://t.co/fQYk5ZwRkN
Donald Trump hates Milwaukee so much, he won't even stay in Wisconsin for the RNC. In November he'll find out how Wisconsinites feel about him. https://t.co/fmNDbf2AH9 https://t.co/E15LYj3xRN
Former President Donald Trump Holds Rally in Racine, WI – LIVE on C-SPAN https://t.co/I8KpLk2tvG
HAPPENING NOW: President Trump takes the stage in Racine, WI https://t.co/7NxIxJvikA
LIVE: President Trump in Racine, #Wisconsin Text TRUMP to 88022 https://t.co/liqgvAsdj6
🚨 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds campaign rally in Racine, Wisconsin https://t.co/tvCzdFshIa
President Trump MAGA Rally - Racine, Wisconsin - 4:00pm ET Livestream https://t.co/oXn5Cp0uV5
Milwaukee is where @realDonaldTrump will stay during Republican National Convention. He spoke to @CharlesBenson4 before Racine event. Trump also denied he ever said Milwaukee is a horrible city. (But he does blast Chicago crime … ).
Many First Time Rally Goers at Racine, WI Trump Rally @davezere tells Special Report that there are a lot of first time rally goers on the ground in Racine, WI where President @realDonaldTrump will be speaking soon. #MAGARally @RealMirandaKhan @michellebackus_ Watch LIVE➡… https://t.co/h6lpSgBFVb
I am going to put together a thread covering Trump's rally in Racine, Wisconsin. Follow along for clips and commentary 👇 https://t.co/ycUEb1dgT6
🔵 TRUMP HOLDS RALLY IN WISCONSIN CITY WHERE HIS PROMISES OF NEW JOBS FELL SHORT Donald Trump holds a rally in Racine, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, where he will slam Democratic President Joe Biden's handling of the economy, even as a major local factory that Trump broke ground on…
PRESIDENT TRUMP IN RACINE, WISCONSIN https://t.co/wieoYCLXfl
LIVE NOW: Don't miss President Trump's campaign rally in Racine, Wisconsin, starting at 4 PM ET on @NEWSMAX. https://t.co/7J6jFC9IQ3
HAPPENING SOON: President Trump expected to speak in Racine, WI ANY MINUTE https://t.co/fI6JX9N6UA
TRUMP CAMPAIGN EVENT ON THE FAILED STATUS OF BIDEN PRESIDENCY IN RACINE, WI We invite you to join us for live team coverage of President @realDonaldTrump's remarks at a campaign event Racine, Wisconsin - today starting at 4PM ET. https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/9U2MxBI4jH
Trump is en route to his campaign rally in Racine, WI. https://t.co/4ZFXr3eCmX
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Delivers Remarks at Rally in Racine, Wisconsin READ: https://t.co/LCWjtHi8QO https://t.co/X2bg7xMnrM
Trump is en route to a campaign rally in Racine, WI. https://t.co/4ZFXr3e4xp
Join me LIVE in Racine, Wisconsin at 3pmCDT/4pmEST. Will be on @RSBN, @NewsMax, @OAN, @realamericasvoice, and Donald J. Trump @Rumble, among others. See you soon—MAGA2024! https://t.co/N8CD6PPYot
Behind the scenes and crowd shot by RAV's @davezere at President Trump's rally in Racine, WI. JOIN OUR LIVE COVERAGE NOW! https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/WvPjbhcfBi
DEVELOPING: Trump Heads to Campaign Rally in Racine, WI. WATCH https://t.co/S6BrU4yw6b
🚨 President Trump has arrived in Milwaukee, WI! This should be a GREAT rally tonight. https://t.co/kcNfPJEZy1
President @realDonaldTrump en route to a campaign rally in Racine, WI 🇺🇸 https://t.co/fTlpJpSBv2
.@ABC7Chicago is reporting that Donald Trump plans to stay in Chicago, not Milwaukee, during the RNC next month. https://t.co/ngXPOzWiyg
Trump has arrived in Wisconsin https://t.co/2CQV4f5Aoj
BREAKING: Trump has landed in Wisconsin for another rally as he seeks to take back the White House. WATCH https://t.co/SjAlFITcLe
Trump rally WI today. https://t.co/eabpYrSUVC
Donald Trump called Milwaukee "horrible" last week. Just wait and see how he feels when the city's voters get their revenge in November. https://t.co/5WP514Mtv9
Days after reportedly calling Milwaukee "horrible" behind closed doors, former President Donald Trump will rally with his supporters just south of the city in one of the country's top battleground states. https://t.co/rQ6eXUviQL
HAPPENING NOW: RSBN coverage of President Trump’s rally in Racine, Wisconsin is LIVE NOW! https://t.co/LlqKWFIfGZ
President Trump Takes 2024 Campaign to Wisconsin Tuning in live from Racine, Wisconsin, Breaking Point Host @davezere shares the latest polling data and his expectations for President Donald Trump’s campaign event later today. Watch our coverage of President Trump's rally at 4… https://t.co/Qa6euoiLxl
Super excited rally goers waiting in line to see President Trump speak today in Racine, Wisconsin around 4PM ET. @davidzere Join our live team coverage: https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/X4rE7W4eyA
Super excited rally goers in line to see President @realDonaldTrump speak today Racine Wisconsin around 4PM ET. @davezere Join👇our live team coverage! https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/vQF0BCrN5Q
🔴LIVE: TRUMPS SPEAK IN WISCONSIN https://t.co/VwwwV5paWs
Trump is holding a rally among Wisconsinites who share his hatred for their State. https://t.co/fPk8vpHyFk
BREAKING: Trump departs for massive rally in Racine, WI. WATCH https://t.co/Kw2IxF2TSr
Trump departs for Racine, WI https://t.co/HslmUDpFUQ
Trump's slander of Milwaukee wasn't just offensive. It was also a mistake that could cost him the 2024 election, as @NicholsUprising explains. https://t.co/5WP514Mtv9
Trump to seek support at Wisconsin rally days after calling Milwaukee a ‘horrible city’ https://t.co/0WwHWxcNA3
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Live updates: Donald Trump holding rally in Racine, his third Wisconsin rally of 2024 https://t.co/2dRKm31GMp
Trump rallies in swing-state Wisconsin days after calling Milwaukee a ‘horrible city’ Well, is it?
People are already waiting in line for Trump’s speech in Racine, Wisconsin! https://t.co/ACjbVaeNxK
Another Trump Rally. Lines forming in Racine, Wisconsin. LET’S GO !!!! https://t.co/5LAgh8aTnN
#EXCLUSIVE — The DNC is trying not to let Wisconsin forget what Donald Trump reportedly said about Milwaukee with a billboard that also criticizes Trump for his economic record. https://t.co/tQG6tFidV6
DEVELOPING: An enormous crowd is forming for President Trump’s highly anticipated campaign speech in Racine, Wisconsin! https://t.co/HYowpSrhze
An enormous crowd is already forming for Trump’s highly anticipated campaign speech in Racine, Wisconsin! https://t.co/AA2GUN2mkn
Donald Trump’s visit to Wisconsin on Tuesday will give him a chance to move past allegations he called Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a meeting with House Republicans last week. https://t.co/LWjgyA7Hv2
Trump visiting Racine, just south of his “horrible city” of Milwaukee https://t.co/NK81Vzrfqv
Trump rallies in swing-state Wisconsin days after calling Milwaukee a ‘horrible city’ https://t.co/0YHg873bSQ https://t.co/wiIqQWfHiu
TRUMP DELIVERS REMARKS ON THE FAILED STATUS OF BIDEN PRESIDENCY IN RACINE, WI We invite you to join us for live team coverage of President @realDonaldTrump's remarks at a campaign event Racine, Wisconsin - tomorrow starting at 4PM ET. JOIN👇LIVE! https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/01NRST3XPe
PRESIDENT TRUMP MAGA RALLY IN RACINE, WI We invite you to join us for live team coverage of President @realDonaldTrump's #MAGA Rally in Racine, Wisconsin - tomorrow starting at 4PM ET. JOIN👇LIVE! https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/QNJHDAyw6Z
PRESIDENT TRUMP MAGA RALLY IN RACINE, WI We invite you to join us for live team coverage of President @realDonaldTrump's #MAGA Rally in Racine, Wisconsin - tomorrow starting at 5PM ET. JOIN👇LIVE! https://t.co/lb1q4YDAJT https://t.co/YUki2CkWsx
REMINDER: President Donald J. Trump will be campaigning in Racine, Wisconsin tomorrow 🇺🇸 https://t.co/4aRiyUbcAP
TRUMP FIRES BACK: According to former President Trump, Democrats are making a desperate attempt to interfere in the election by trying to shame him for reportedly saying Milwaukee "was a horrible city." MORE: https://t.co/gGbsBn7mmV https://t.co/fErlNNhXAj
President Trump is coming to Wisconsin! https://t.co/XZvI5mE93a
DNC buys 10 billboards in Milwaukee to amplify Trump’s ‘horrible city’ comment https://t.co/eI1pSMkDlH https://t.co/caZGbOfOVI
Donald Trump: “They lie and they make up a story that I said something bad about Milwaukee. And I just ask you this, who would do that? Who would say something bad about a place that you want to win?” (Trump called Milwaukee a "horrible city")https://t.co/QPYzu3rV9G
According to Donald Trump, Democrats are making a desperate attempt to interfere in the election by trying to shame him for reportedly saying Milwaukee "was a horrible city." MORE: https://t.co/gGbsBn7mmV https://t.co/O1VlzsrKXv
Did Donald Trump call Milwaukee a 'horrible' city? He says it's 'false, a complete lie.' https://t.co/2EDXGWLtaH
Trump slams Milwaukee as “horrible” ahead of RNC. Democrats are using it to campaign. https://t.co/gqnzafopSz
It amazes me that one leftist reporter who wasn't even in the meeting can claim Trump said Milwaukee "is a horrible city," while the Speaker of the House who WAS in the meeting along with several other GOP leaders say Trump NEVER said it. But everyone believes the reporter.
"US Democrats have seized on Donald Trump’s dismissal of Milwaukee as “a horrible city” by trumpeting the unflattering description on advertising hoardings – a month before the city in the swing state of Wisconsin hosts the Republican national convention" https://t.co/b42yEtSspN
The Democratic National Committee put up 10 billboards around Milwaukee that feature Mr. Trump’s face and the remark as quoted by Punchbowl News: “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city.” https://t.co/MxmqR3Cs1Q
Donald Trump causes uproar by calling Milwaukee a 'horrible city' in crucial swing state Wisconsin that 'could cost him the election' https://t.co/sqpvHRNWjd https://t.co/29wmAujoN7
“Donald Trump may have been ineloquent on Thursday in calling Milwaukee a “horrible city,” but he is right that the city has suffered from horrible, left-wing leadership.” https://t.co/LQdZnNpqaY
Milwaukee mayor slams Trump for claiming the city's crime makes it 'horrible' READ: https://t.co/CVFAxoCDdF #Milwaukee #Mayor #Trump #DonaldTrump #Crime #Horrible #Left #Democrat #Republicans #US #Politics #News #Viralvideo #ViralVideos #Explore #Explorepage https://t.co/tuQv0ElDV3
Democratic Milwaukee Rep. Responds To Trump's 'Horrible City' Insult With Brutal 1-Liner https://t.co/2BmLgDuOdn
Former Pres. Trump's comments reportedly calling Milwaukee a "horrible city" continue to spark debate as Republicans dispute the characterization of his comments and Democrats amplify his words. https://t.co/x4H3Ml32nZ
Democrats seize on Trump’s ‘horrible city’ remark about Milwaukee for ads https://t.co/TokdMpkcjb
DNC buys 10 billboards in Milwaukee to amplify Trump's 'horrible city' comment https://t.co/rzhHMlTyaE
Democrats jump on Trump’s ‘horrible city’ comments with billboards plastering Milwaukee https://t.co/3sDz6QBQSV
“.. Trump asserting that Milwaukee is a ‘horrible city’ isn't the first time #Milwaukee has found itself catching flak .. “.. we put together this roundup of what's great about our hometown.” - @journalsentinel #wisconsin https://t.co/21SnfeieGh https://t.co/vELViAGQGJ
DNC Unveils Billboards Highlighting Trump’s Disputed Comment Disparaging Milwaukee https://t.co/lrkoVMTs52
——>Donald Trump referred to Milwaukee as a 'horrible city,' and it's not the first time we've caught a stray. Here's what we love about the place. Source: Journal Sentinel https://t.co/rWYRz2AaLE
Milwaukee Mayor Responds After Donald Trump Reportedly Calls City ‘Horrible’: ‘Right Back at You, Buddy’ https://t.co/RZfbH5A53V
Democrats seize on disputed report that Trump called Milwaukee ‘horrible’ https://t.co/BK1mG9DDUO
Trump called Milwaukee a 'horrible city,' reportedly due to crime rates. What city crime data shows. https://t.co/l08OCLA8wO
While in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans Thursday, Punchbowl News reported, Mr. Trump told the room that “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city.” https://t.co/Wvfbb7F9nx
As a Wisconsinite, it brings me no satisfaction to concur with Trump's assessment that the state's largest city, Milwaukee, is a "horrible city." But Milwaukee also happens to be one of the best cities in North America. | @LutherAbel1 https://t.co/clXxChjKt0
Donald Trump "horrible" quote to appear on billboards across Milwaukee https://t.co/ZFf2LPq3O6 https://t.co/CUxn0in5cc
Donald Trump’s campaign blasted a report that he referred to Milwaukee, where Republicans will have their convention next month, as a “horrible city.” https://t.co/bhM4wkXwoI
NEW The DNC is launching billboards in 10 locations across Milwaukee on Friday featuring Trump's comments on the city that's the site of the Republican National Convention next month, Axios reports. https://t.co/FKhIepbhDq
Milwaukee mayor criticizes Trump, warns of 2024 election impact https://t.co/kQIAHUOFsq
Trump allies scramble to explain after he calls Republican National Convention host Milwaukee a ‘horrible’ city - CNBC https://t.co/iZvdFTjb0l
Democrats launch billboards hitting Trump over Milwaukee comments ahead of Republican National Convention in city - Axios https://t.co/GhVbk0T6Ce
Exclusive: The DNC is launching billboards in 10 spots across Milwaukee — the site of next month's Republican convention — featuring Trump's reported diss calling it a "horrible city." https://t.co/hhuoPMUZXh https://t.co/WaaSrrwfjl
Democratic National Committee (DNC) launches Milwaukee billboards with Trump "horrible" city comment. https://t.co/0rc2gErE4v
DNC launches Milwaukee billboards with Trump 'horrible' city comment https://t.co/hUagRtqc6u
Democrats launch billboards in Milwaukee after Trump says it's a 'horrible city' https://t.co/ZxMnP6ReRF
We pay homage this morning to Milwaukee, a city Trump calls 'horrible'. https://t.co/3fS7mvG0dn
Milwaukee mayor hits Trump over ‘horrible’ city comment: ‘Right back at ya, buddy’ https://t.co/yHCtK6Poxq
'Total lie': Trump campaign, GOP lawmakers blast report claiming he called Milwaukee a 'horrible city' https://t.co/aaYALvPcGZ
Trump Reportedly Trashes Milwaukee As ‘Horrible City’ https://t.co/3cMePD9EbM
Trump campaign on reported Milwaukee remarks: "It’s a total lie" https://t.co/L6vMol1zbs
Former President Donald Trump used the phrase "horrible city" when talking about Milwaukee during a private meeting with House Republicans on Thursday, June 13. Now, Mr. Trump is explaining the words. https://t.co/SqaPmcc9sz
Trump allies scramble to explain after he calls Republican National Convention host Milwaukee a 'horrible' city https://t.co/IvxNGFSfkd
Donald Trump used the word “horrible” in talking about Milwaukee — the city where he will accept the Republican nomination next month — during a closed-door meeting Thursday with GOP congressmen, according to several people in the room who spoke afterward. https://t.co/gxnrwCEBc9
Trump refers to Milwaukee as 'horrible' just before the city hosts the Republican convention https://t.co/7cAgK5zYW3
Milwaukee is actually quite a nice place. Trump thinks it’s horrible because HE’S horrible.
Milwaukee mayor hits Trump over "horrible" city comment: "Right back at ya, buddy" https://t.co/bxWW6JwN94
The Lede in Wisconsin’s most important newspaper: Trump calls Milwaukee, host for the 2024 RNC, 'a horrible city' https://t.co/mYiy0JvfiS
Wisconsin Republicans react to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee "horrible" https://t.co/XRORXv0T45 https://t.co/6dIPVHC1uH
Trump didn’t actually say Milwaukee is a sh*thole, but I will. Milwaukee is a terrible city run by terrible people with rising crime and a failing government.
Trump insulted Milwaukee and then things got strange https://t.co/A27qY8z1HK
Trump reportedly called Milwaukee, the site of the upcoming Republican National Convention, a “horrible city.” https://t.co/imY6IIVnkj
Former President Donald Trump used the word "horrible" in talking about Milwaukee — the city where he will accept the Republican nomination next month — during a closed-door meeting, according to some who attended. https://t.co/GzOmRXhugE