Trump goes 'Mortal Kombat' in latest text to supporters
Former President Donald Trump played up his upcoming debate with President Joe Biden to his supporters using language that wouldn't be out of place in the blood-and-guts arcade game "Mortal Kombat."
"IT'S GOING TO BE A BLOODBATH," said the former president's latest fundraising text. "And I want YOU there when I finish Biden. ENTER TO MEET TRUMP."
"Finish him," is the signature line of the franchise.
The text links to Trump's page on the WinRed platform, which states: "Get ready for the ultimate VIP MAGA experience. I’m inviting YOU to my OFFICIAL Team Trump Watch Party! All I need you to do is chip in whatever you can by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT and I’ll enter you for a chance to MEET TRUMP."
Trump campaign text message to supporters on June 17, 2024. (Source: Trump campaign)
The former president has often come under criticism for his use of violent language to galvanize his followers into action.
Earlier this month, for example, he generated controversy with a fundraising email that proclaimed liberals want to "haul out the guillotine" following his 34-count felony conviction in New York, continuing, "They want me BEHEADED after this verdict. And it's not just me they want gone, THEY'RE REALLY COMING AFTER YOU!"
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The debate, set to take place on CNN in 10 days, will be the first general election debate and the first time Trump himself takes the stage to face off against an opponent, having skipped all the debates in the GOP primary.
Biden, for his part, is also trying to raise voter awareness ahead of the debate, taking out an ad across battleground states trying to define the former president.
“In the courtroom, we see Donald Trump for who he is. He’s been convicted of 34 felonies, found liable for sexual assault and he committed financial fraud,” states the ad. “Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s been working — lowering health care costs and making big corporations pay their fair share.”