Thousands of supporters flocked to the Wildwood beach in New Jersey on Saturday to attend former President Donald Trump’s rally, creating a sea of red hats and American flags along the shoreline. Despite a week of legal battles in New York, Trump seemed energized as he addressed the crowd, mixing his usual rhetoric with some unexpected references.
In a bizarre turn of events, Trump praised the fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter from the movie “The Silence of the Lambs,” calling him a “wonderful man” and referencing his infamous line about having a friend for dinner. This unusual tangent left many in the audience puzzled, wondering why the former president was discussing a cannibalistic character at a political rally.
While Trump’s speech touched on familiar topics like immigration and attacks on political opponents, the mention of Hannibal Lecter added a surreal element to the event. Despite the unconventional remarks, campaign officials claimed that nearly 100,000 people attended the rally, dubbing it a “mega crowd.” However, reports surfaced of attendees leaving early during Trump’s lengthy speech, with videos showing a significant portion of the crowd dispersing before he finished.
As the sun set on the Wildwood beach, Trump’s rally left a lasting impression on both supporters and critics alike, sparking conversations about the former president’s unorthodox style and ability to captivate a crowd, even with unexpected references to fictional characters.
