Donald Trump, the first former U.S. president ever convicted on 34 felony counts, faced a torrent of scorn and ridicule after he declared, “A criminal is a criminal, they generally stay a criminal,” during a rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota on Saturday.
The 78-year-old ex-president, who was found guilty of falsifying business records, delivered a lengthy, rambling speech to a raucous crowd brandishing pro-police signs and anti-migrant slogans.
During his address, Trump doubled down on his attacks against Kamala Harris, labeling her a “crazy liberal” who wants to “defund the police,” contrasting himself with a vow to “overfund the police.”
“She has no clue, she’s evil,” Trump said, attacking Kamala Harris’s handling of border as vice president. “Kamala Harris’ deadly destruction of America’s borders is completely and totally disqualifying for her to be president.”
He then proclaimed, “A criminal is a criminal; they generally remain a criminal, and we don’t have time to sort it out.”
His comment sparked intense reactions on social media, with critics quick to pounce on the irony and hypocrisy.
“Donald should really reconsider his stance here,” X user @Autarkh commented.
“I see Donald Trump is doing some self reflection,” mused @DenisonBarbs.
“The projection is off the charts,” noted @RobinUnger38381.
“The jokes just write themselves at this point,” added @franklinisbored.
Watch the clip and more responses below:
Trump: A criminal is a criminal, they generally stay a criminal and we do not have time to figure it out. pic.twitter.com/LJ1NRSVXtA
— Acyn (@Acyn) July 28, 2024
The jokes just write themselves at this point
— Franklin (@franklinisbored) July 28, 2024
Trump still hasn’t figured out he’s talking about himself. 🤣
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) July 28, 2024
Donald should think a bit more carefully about this one.
— Autarkh (@Autarkh) July 28, 2024
The irony!
— Jacob R. Adkins 🇺🇦🌻 (@JacobRAdkins3) July 28, 2024
This is an autobiographical story.
— Richard Blasi (@RichardBlasi100) July 28, 2024
Nailed it
— Walter Williams (@WaltTheStalt) July 28, 2024
Kamala’s team are saving big bucks with his mumbling rants.
Just too easy!!— Adam L (Certified Cajun)⚜️🦞™️ (@ACL80GFYS) July 28, 2024
confirming he will be a criminal for ever
— my name is… (@JustAPe97001520) July 28, 2024
I see Donald Trump is doing some self reflection?
— Denison Barb (@DenisonBarbs) July 28, 2024
Convicted felon says what ??
— The Real 6ixGod (@6ixGod416647) July 28, 2024
The projection is off the charts. pic.twitter.com/36W7i6EW1r
— Robin Unger (@RobinUnger38381) July 28, 2024
yeah i don’t see trump ever being rehabilitated tbh
— coinmon (@therealCoinmon) July 28, 2024
He keeps telling the judge in his sentencing hearing to give him serious prison time
— C-Bo the Eggman (@CBoTheEggman) July 28, 2024
"im kamala harris and I approve this message"
— Loud Chris (@LoudChris) July 28, 2024
Self realization is important. Glad he figured out. 🤡
— 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒚𝒂 ❧ (@Anayabananaxo) July 28, 2024
“A criminal is a criminal, they generally stay a criminal and we do not have time to figure it out.”
I hope this factors into Trump’s sentencing.
— Joel Klebanoff (@JoelKlebanoff) July 28, 2024
Wonder if his parole officer is watching this
— Bunopithecus (@Bunopithecus) July 28, 2024
