People think Trump's comment about Michelle Obama sounded a lot like a threat

Former President Donald Trump made threatening comments about the former first lady on Monday, according to critics Michelle Obama while whining about her recent criticism of him.

“You know who was mean to me? Michelle Obama,” Trump complained at a rally in Atlanta, Georgia.

“I’ve always tried to be as kind and respectful as possible,” Trump claimed, conveniently forgetting his frequent and longstanding attacks on the former FLOTUS and husband, his predecessor. Barack Obama.

Michelle Obama “opened a little bit of a box,” Trump said. “She opened a little piece of something. Oh, she was mean, oooh.”

“That was a big mistake she made,” he added.

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The Republican candidate then started talking about how, if he wins back the White House, the United States will have the “strongest economy, the most secure borders, the safest cities, the most powerful military” and more.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harriscampaign shared footage of Trump’s comments on

The Republicans The Trump group was asked, “Is that a threat?”

Trump: ‘You know who was mean to me? Michelle Obama. I always try to be as kind and respectful as possible. She opened a small box… That was a big mistake she made”

Is that a threat?pic.twitter.com/eJxhzKH9bb

– Republicans Against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) October 28, 2024

Others asked the same question:

He has nothing to offer the American people but hatred and division.

— Eric Okafor (@KneWKeeD) October 28, 2024

Trump likes to call strong, confident, smart women dirty! Vote Harris!

— Johnny (@NorthstarJohnny) October 28, 2024

Sounds like a threat.

— Aspie’s Maven (@DoctorRobin) October 28, 2024

Trump: You know who was mean to me? Michelle Obama… I always try to be so kind and respectful. She opened a small box. She was filthy. That was a big mistake pic.twitter.com/8TWeSxY2VA

— Acyn (@Acyn) October 28, 2024

It sounds like a threat to me

— Veterans AgainstTrump (@TylerStrick21) October 28, 2024

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Is she spreading racist conspiracy theories about her husband?

Yes, what a gentleman.

— Richard Staple, BSN, RN (@RichStapless) October 28, 2024

Michelle treated you like any decent American should treat you. And then you start threatening her and calling her names because you’re a huge wimp of a man.

— StrictlyKamala (@StrictlyChristo) October 28, 2024