Former President Donald Trump compared the tactics of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party to those of Nazi Germany's secret police force, the Gestapo, during a private meeting with Republican leaders and donors at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Trump made these remarks in a 90-minute speech, implying that the Democrats are using the US justice system to win politically.
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Donald Trump drew criticism for referring to the FBI's investigation into him as "Gestapo-like" during a campaign event at Mar-a-Lago.
This comment came after a series of inflammatory remarks from Trump, including calling political rivals "vermin" and comparing immigrants to "animals." The audience, which included potential vice presidential picks, applauded Trump's comments.
He also lashed out at the prosecutors bringing charges against him, labeling the investigations a "witch hunt" orchestrated by the Democratic administration to eliminate his main presidential rival.
The White House and Biden's campaign have condemned former President Trump's comments, denying any involvement in his legal cases.
Trump has been criticized for making "appalling rhetoric," lunching with Neo Nazis, and spreading conspiracy theories.
The Biden administration is focusing on bringing the country together around democratic values and the rule of law, while Trump's campaign is seen as being about his personal anger, revenge, lies, and retribution.