Donald Trump has said he could shoot a person in the middle of the street and not lose voters, but he lost at least some after a recent statement that appears to be an attempt to woo disaffected swing-state Muslims.
Trump late on Tuesday evening spread a story about a Michigan police officer who was slain in the line of duty in the swing state. But in part because of the officer's name, Mohamed Said, things went off the rails for the former president.
"23-year-old Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, a true American hero, was gunned down by a suspect he was pursuing last Saturday," Trump wrote on his Truth Social account. "Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin described Officer Said as a 'kind soul who proudly served the residents of Melvindale.'"
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Trump then added, "The men and women of law enforcement deserve our respect for the selfless job they do every day serving our communities."
"Pray for Officer Said, his family, and all law enforcement!" the ex-president concluded.
The comments didn't go as Trump had planned.
"Michigan is mostly Muslims, infiltrated via CAIR by Obama," @AlJahn wrote. "Their main tactic is to eliminate police. That's all you need to know."
@Mfnmkr said, "That's a no go zone. Sharia law runs that place. Wake up sheep it's spreading."
"Sounds like Dearborn is infested with Muslims," another user, @Sicaj526, wrote on Trump's post.
"Dearborn is a world class s---hole!" wrote @Patriot_Dad_67. "The middle easterners have taken over the town and made it just like home, riddled with crime and killing."
@Magadonian wrote, "He looks like a terrorist to me. It's the name."
@Marknunya99 said, "Sorry but Mohamad wants all Christians dead. No concern here."
Ryan Deakins, @Ryandeakins, said simply, "U lost my vote."
