At a recent rally in Detroit, former President Donald Trump made a playful yet controversial appeal to women in the audience, encouraging them to motivate their “fat pig” husbands to vote early in the upcoming election. This remark was aimed at rallying support ahead of early voting, which started this weekend in Detroit and will roll out across Michigan later this month.
Trump’s rally was notable as he previously criticized Detroit, warning that electing Vice President Kamala Harris could lead the nation down a troubling path. However, he later referred to Detroit as a city with “great potential” and a “sacred place.”
“Early voting is underway, so gather everyone you know and get out there,” Trump urged the crowd. “Tell your husbands to get off the couch and vote for Trump—he’s going to save our country!”
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The remarks sparked backlash on social media, with critics mocking the phrase “fat pigs” and questioning the implications of Trump’s comments. Some commentators pointed out that his comments reveal concerns about the engagement of his supporter base.
The race in Michigan remains tight, with polling suggesting that Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over Trump by 0.6 points. For Harris, securing victories in traditional Democratic strongholds like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin is crucial, while Trump will need to capitalize on Sun Belt states such as Arizona and Georgia to secure a win.
In the 2020 election, Joe Biden defeated Trump in Michigan by 2.8 points, while Trump won the state by a slim margin against Hillary Clinton in 2016.