Trump Denigrates Milwaukee Ahead of RNC Convention In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump has belittled the city of Milwaukee, where the Republican National Convention (RNC) is set to be held in July. Addressing Republican leaders in Washington, D.C., Trump declared, “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city.” This unexpected criticism has drawn swift and intense reactions from both sides of the political spectrum. Reactions on Social Media Social media erupted with a flurry of comments condemning Trump’s remarks. Many expressed outrage and disappointment, including local politicians and residents of Milwaukee. “To all of the local elected officials falling over themselves to welcome the GOP to Milwaukee…you reap what you sow,” tweeted Eric Couto. “Hey Milwaukee, Trump thinks your city is horrible,” noted April Speakout. Democratic National Committee’s Response The Democratic National Committee (DNC), which will hold its convention in Chicago in August, seized the opportunity to highlight the contrast between the two parties’ attitudes towards their host cities. “Donald Trump and the RNC haven’t even bothered to set up a real campaign operation in Wisconsin…they’d rather stick to telling voters how much they hate the city they chose to hold their convention in,” the DNC stated. Support for Trump’s Comments Despite the overwhelming negative reaction, a few individuals expressed support for Trump’s assessment of Milwaukee. “Milwaukee doesn’t feel like a city in its city center,” argued poster @pourz. “Trump right again,” added Julie Viahi. Implications for the RNC and 2024 Election Trump’s comments have cast a shadow over the upcoming RNC convention. While some supporters may dismiss his remarks as mere hyperbole, his words could potentially alienate voters in Wisconsin, a key battleground state in the 2024 election. It remains to be seen how Trump’s controversial statement will ultimately impact the RNC convention and the 2024 presidential election. However, it has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the political landscape and raised questions about the former president’s ability to unite the nation.