Donald Trump faced backlash after expressing his unusual thoughts about sharks and sinking ships during a recent campaign rally in Las Vegas.
During his speech in Nevada, Trump pondered a scenario involving a sinking ship and a shark nearby, questioning whether it would be safer to be electrocuted on the boat or face the shark in the water.
Trump’s comments sparked mockery online, with critics like author Stephen King likening the situation to dealing with a tipsy uncle at a family dinner.
Trump’s rally in Las Vegas marked his first large-scale open-air campaign event since his legal troubles in New York, where he faced multiple counts of business record falsification.
This isn’t the first time Trump has expressed his disdain for sharks, previously stating at a 2020 rally that he’s “not a fan of sharks” and rejecting offers to support shark conservation efforts.
Trump’s discussion on sharks and sinking ships, along with his unusual remarks, drew criticism and ridicule from social media users and political commentators.
As controversy swirls around Trump’s statements, critics and observers continue to voice their concerns and opinions on his behavior and mental state.
Requests for comments from Trump’s office regarding the controversy have been made, and the story will be updated as new developments unfold.