At the Minnesota Republican Party's annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in St. Paul, Donald Trump falsely claimed on Friday that he won the state in the 2020 presidential election, despite official results indicating otherwise. Trump repeated his unfounded allegations of widespread fraud in the election, suggesting that the votes needed careful scrutiny.
Trump's assertion of victory in Minnesota, a state that has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate in over 50 years, comes as he gears up for a potential rematch with Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential race. Trump campaign officials have expressed confidence in their ability to win the state, despite polling data and historical voting patterns suggesting otherwise.
While some polls show Biden with a slight lead in Minnesota, Trump's campaign remains optimistic about their chances. However, they have not explicitly stated whether they will allocate resources to compete in the state.
During his speech, Trump reiterated his hardline stance on immigration, calling for a "massive deportation" of undocumented immigrants. He also emphasized his commitment to building a new missile defense system, drawing parallels to Israel's "Iron Dome" program.
Trump hinted at North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as a potential vice-presidential running mate, praising him as a strong candidate.
Throughout the evening, Trump launched personal attacks on Biden, including using profanity to describe him. Such rhetoric is not uncommon during presidential campaigns, where candidates often aim to bolster their prospects by projecting confidence and attacking opponents, even in states where victory seems unlikely.
