Published 13:41 IST, July 30th 2024

'Whistle Blowing A Dictatorship': Cardi B Lambasts Trump Over His ‘Won't Have to Vote Again’ Promise

Trump's remarks, which suggested that he might seek to eliminate the need for future elections if re-elected, have been met with alarm from political analysts.

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New Delhi: In a recent outburst on social media, Cardi B launched a scathing attack on former US President Donald Trump for comments he made at a conservative Christian event that have raised concerns about democratic norms in the United States.

During the “Believers Summit” organized by Turning Point Action in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump urged his supporters to cast their votes in what he described as the “most important” election ever. In his address, Trump assured his audience, “You have to get out and vote. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four years, it will be fixed, it will be fine. You won’t have to vote anymore my beautiful Christians.”

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The former president's remarks, which suggested that he might seek to eliminate the need for future elections if re-elected, have been met with alarm from political analysts. They interpret his statements as potentially threatening to undermine the foundational principles of American democracy.

Cardi B took to Twitter to voice her concerns,  sharing video clip of Trump’s comments along with a caption questioning whether the former president’s intentions could be likened to “whistle blowing a dictatorship.”

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Her tweet, which included a concerned face emoji, has sparked widespread discussion about the implications of Trump's statements on the future of U.S. electoral practices. Check out her tweet below.

When Trump Said People Won’t Have to Vote Again

During a speech at Turning Point Action’s Believers’ Summit on Friday, former President Donald Trump said that if he wins the presidency in November, his Christian supporters might never need to vote again.

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Trump addressed the crowd with a promise, saying, “Christians, get out and vote, just this time. You won’t have to do it any more. Four more years, you know what? It’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote any more, my beautiful Christians.”

He further elaborated, “You got to get out and vote. In four years, you don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed so good you’re not going to have to vote.”

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These comments have sparked concerns about their implications for democratic norms. In response, a spokesperson for Trump’s campaign clarified to the Washington Post that Trump’s remarks were intended to convey his commitment to uniting the country and fostering prosperity, rather than undermining democratic processes. 

13:41 IST, July 30th 2024