President Donald Trump gave a fresh twist to one of his iconic rallying phrases referencing the fictitiousserial murderer Hannibal Lecter on Tuesday evening.
During his campaign appearances, Trump frequently mentioned the cannibalistic psychopath portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in the 1991 film "The Silence of the Lambs." Silence of the Lambs — typically within the discussion around immigration. Trump has asserted that other nations are dispatching criminals along with individuals from "refugees" to the U.S., aiming to cause chaos across the nation; however, this assertion lacks evidence. no evidence for this charge.
Addressing the yearly National Republican Congressional Committee dinner on Tuesday evening, Trump revisited his favorite talking points as he justified the significant tariffs set to go into effect on Wednesday. During his address, he proclaimed that he is leading a campaign to wage " war on the world "before quickly retracting the statement." During his comments, Trump brought up an old acquaintance:
They would get excited whenever I mentioned Hannibal Lecter. You know, the legendary Hannibal Lecter. Am I right? Silence of the Lambs The false reports might ask, "Why is he discussing this? He's just a fictitious figure." However, he isn't. We've had numerous individuals cross over the border. Yet, what they didn't realize was that he wasn't merely a creation from a storybook. It became clear once voters headed to the polling stations; they cast their ballots for us due to his discussions. People stated, "We do not wish someone like Hannibal Lecter within our nation."
Hannibal Lecter, the renowned figure. He played an incredibly significant role. However, bringing up Hannibal Lecter’s name causes quite a stir with the media since they claim he is merely a fictitious entity. Yet, my intention was to highlight how mental hospitals and psychiatric facilities used to release patients. That practice doesn’t occur nowadays.
At a gathering in North Carolina during July, Trump explained These are genuine tales. Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs. He's quite charming. He wishes to dine with you. He would love to savor your company. you for dinner.”
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