Highlights
- Donald Trump opens his Pennsylvania rally with a tribute to Arnold Palmer.
- Trump jokes about Palmer’s reputation in the locker room.
- He criticizes Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her “crazy.”
- Trump revisits the issue of fracking, which is crucial to Pennsylvania’s economy.
- He talks about a call from Israel’s Netanyahu and criticizes President Biden.
- Trump mentions increased security due to two assassination attempts.
Donald Trump launched his Pennsylvania rally with an unexpected tribute to Latrobe’s own, Arnold Palmer, spending a full 12 minutes praising the legendary golfer.
Trump even took his praise to a surprising level, discussing Palmer’s manhood, which drew laughter from the crowd. “Arnold Palmer was all man,” Trump said.
He continued, recalling humorous stories from Palmer’s days on the golf tour, joking about locker room moments that surprised other players.
Trump used the rally to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her “crazy” and using profanity. “Kamala, you’re fired,” he said to loud cheers. H
e also reminded the audience of Harris’ previous stance on banning fracking, an important issue in Pennsylvania, although Harris’ campaign no longer supports that position.
The former president praised his own achievements, claiming he built strong military and tax policies during his first term.
He also invited local steelworkers on stage, showing their endorsement while wearing a construction hat with his name.
Toward the end, Trump talked about a call he received from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
He took the opportunity to criticize President Joe Biden, suggesting Netanyahu wouldn’t listen to him.
Trump also pointed out the extra security around him due to what he called two assassination attempts, even jokingly comparing his guards to Arnold Palmer.