Trump's Controversial Comments on Hitler's Generals

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In a breaking report from The Atlantic, quotes from former President Donald Trump regarding Hitler's generals have caused political tensions just two weeks before the election. Trump allegedly asked his former chief of staff, John Kelly, why he could not have generals like those of Hitler, confirming a disturbing preference for loyalty over moral leadership. Kelly, taken aback, responded with references to historical German leaders, incredulous that Trump meant Hitler. Alongside this alarming conversation, Trump purportedly expressed outrage over the costs associated with the funeral of Army Private Vanessa Julian, who was murdered in 2020. The report claims Trump inquired about a $60,000 funeral bill, responding dismissively with derogatory comments about Julian’s ethnicity. The Trump campaign has vehemently denied these allegations, stating they are false and representing a smear tactic against the president. Moreover, Vanessa Julian's sister has publicly criticized The Atlantic, emphasizing the disrespectful nature of exploiting her sister’s death. As the political climate intensifies, analysts believe such revelations may not drastically sway hardened voter opinions, but they can still influence undecided voters in this tight election. The focus shifts to the Harris campaign's efforts to engage these voters amid such controversies.
Highlights
  • β€’ The Atlantic reports Trump desired generals like Hitler's for loyalty.
  • β€’ John Kelly was shocked by Trump's comments about German generals.
  • β€’ Trump allegedly reacted angrily to the cost of a fallen soldier's funeral.
  • β€’ Vanessa Julian's funeral was billed at $60,000.
  • β€’ The Trump campaign denies the allegations in The Atlantic.
  • β€’ Julian's sister criticizes the report as exploitative.
  • β€’ The comments surfaced just two weeks before the election.
  • β€’ Political analysts suggest hardened voter opinions may not change.
  • β€’ The focus for Democrats is on energizing their voter base.
  • β€’ Former President Obama is set to rally for Vice President Harris.
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