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Trump's Milwaukee 'horrible city' controversy; leaders respond

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando, from the development of Jun 13, 2024

Newest development Jun 15, 2024 · 3 reportsTrump refers to Milwaukee as 'horrible' just before RNC

Former President Donald Trump used the phrase "horrible city" when talking about Milwaukee during a private meeting with House Republicans on Thursday, June 13. Now, Mr. Trump is explaining the words.

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    Trump's Milwaukee 'horrible city' controversy; leaders respond

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

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    Trump refers to Milwaukee as 'horrible' just before RNC

    Headline from WMUR ·

Reports & sources

28 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox10 Phoenix

    Report: Trump criticized Milwaukee as 'horrible city,' GOP refutes (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    A report claims former President Donald Trump criticized Milwaukee in a private meeting with House Republicans on Thursday, June 13.

  2. KOB 4

    Trump refers to Milwaukee as 'horrible' just before the city hosts the Republican convention (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee a “horrible city” during a meeting with Republican lawmakers. The comment on Thursday drew disagreements from those who were there about what Trump meant when referring to the heavily Democratic city that will host the Republican National Con…

  3. Fox News

    'Total lie': Trump campaign, GOP lawmakers blast report claiming he called Milwaukee a 'horrible city' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Social media erupted into a frenzy on Thursday after a reporter claimed Trump blasted Milwaukee, home of the upcoming GOP convention, which Republicans immediately denied.

  4. The New Republic

    Milwaukee Mayor Hilariously Shreds Trump for “Horrible City” Comment (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Cavalier Johnson had some choice words for Donald Trump.

  5. The Atlantic

    Donald Trump’s Message to Milwaukee (opens The Atlantic)

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    The Atlantic's feed description

    “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” the former president reportedly told congressional Republicans.

  6. Newsweek

    Wisconsin Republicans react to Donald Trump calling Milwaukee "horrible" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    In a closed-door meeting with GOP lawmakers, Trump reportedly called Milwaukee "a horrible city."

  7. Insider

    Trump insulted Milwaukee and then things got strange (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Donald Trump reportedly said, "Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city."

  8. NPR

    Milwaukee reacts to Trump comments (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Milwaukee residents are defending their city after reports Donald Trump called the city "horrible." But a Trump spokesperson say the comments were falsely characterized and he was talking about crime.

  9. NBC Chicago

    Trump calls Milwaukee 'horrible city,' sparking mixed reactions from GOP, Democrats (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump called Milwaukee a "horrible city" in conversations with House Republicans, sparking fierce reactions from the GOP and Democrats.

  10. Washington Post

    Democrats seize on disputed report that Trump called Milwaukee ‘horrible’ (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    The former president’s campaign contends that his words about the host city of the Republican National Convention were misreported.

  11. Athens The News Courier

    Trump calls Milwaukee 'horrible' as city prepares for convention (opens Athens The News Courier)

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    Athens The News Courier's feed description

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee a "horrible city" during a meeting with Republican lawmakers. The comment on Thursday drew disagreements from those who were

  12. New York Post

    Trump’s ‘horrible city’ comment on Milwaukee was about ‘policies,’ says NY congresswoman who provoked response (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Republicans gave differing accounts of former President Donald Trump’s alleged remark Thursday that Milwaukee “is a horrible city” — but the congresswoman whose question provoked the comment told The Post the context was clear.

  13. KTVZ Bend

    Democrats pounce on Trump calling Milwaukee ‘horrible’ (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are seizing on Donald Trump’s characterization of Milwaukee as a “horrible” city, attempting to make the former president pay politically for dissing the most populous part of a key swing state — and one that will host Republicans’ national convention in July.

  14. The Hill

    DNC launches Milwaukee billboards with Trump ‘horrible’ city comment (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is launching ten new billboards in the Milwaukee area spotlighting former President Trump’s alleged remarks calling Milwaukee a “horrible city,” according to the DNC.

  15. Newsweek

    Donald Trump "horrible" quote to appear on billboards across Milwaukee (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The DNC said it will put up 10 billboards as a reminder to voters about the "contempt" the former president has for the city.

  16. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Trump's Milwaukee 'horrible city' controversy; will it sway voters? (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    Democrats are already up with billboards along the interstate in the Milwaukee area, following reports that former President Donald Trump called the city 'horrible.'

  17. FOX 35 Orlando

    Trump's Milwaukee 'horrible city' controversy; leaders respond (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump used the phrase "horrible city" when talking about Milwaukee during a private meeting with House Republicans on Thursday, June 13. Now, Mr. Trump is explaining the words.

  18. Breitbart News

    Democrats Running Advertisements with Trump's 'Horrible City' Comment (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Democrats are placing billboards up to capitalize on the claim that former President Donald Trump called Milwaukee a "horrible city."

  19. WMUR

    Trump refers to Milwaukee as 'horrible' just before RNC (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee a "horrible city" during a meeting with Republican lawmakers.

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