Trump tells Christians they 'wouldn't have to vote again' if he wins 2024 presidential election - WATCH
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Former United States President Donald Trump has courted controversy again after he urged Christians to come out and vote for him in the upcomingelection, adding they wouldn't have to do it again as he will 'fix' the system after coming to power.
Trump was speaking during a conservative Turning Point Action Believers’ Summit in West Palm Beach on Friday (Jul 26) when he made the comment that is sure to provide poll fodder to the Democrats.
“Christians, get out and vote. Just this time.You won’t have to do it anymore, you know what? Four more years, it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians," said the former president.
"I love you, Christians. I’m a Christian. I love you, 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," he added.
Earlier in his address, Trumplamented that Christians did not vote in numbers - a complaint that he has repeatedly made on the election trail.
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“They don’t vote like they should.They are not big voters," said the former president.
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The statement by Trump quickly spread onsocial media with some arguing that the Republicanwas planning to scrap the electoral process if he came to power. Others said Trump confirmed that he was going to launch an authoritative and anti-democratic government if he came to power.
As of the last update, the Trump campaign had not issued any statementto clarify what the Republican leader meant by his comments.
Harris cuts lead
Trump's pleading with his core voter base to come out in numbers might stem from the recent poll numbers that suggest Vice PresidentKamala Harris had reduced the deficit against him.
The latest Wall Street Journal poll showed Harris and Trump neck-and-neck at 49 per cent and 47 per cent in the two-way presidential battle. At the beginningof the month, Trump had a six-point lead against JoeBiden before the US president dropped his re-election bid and endorsed Harris.
(With inputs from agencies)