Former President Donald Trump criticized Detroit during a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, stating that the country would resemble the city if Vice President Kamala Harris were elected. Mayor Mike Duggan defended the city’s progress. U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar and Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized Trump for insulting Detroit while trying to win support in Michigan. In 2016 and 2020, Trump received about 30% of the vote in Wayne County, home to Detroit, losing the county by large margins. Benzinga was at the speech, reporting on the event.
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00:03Former President Donald Trump criticized Detroit during a speech at the Detroit Economic Club,
00:07stating that the country would resemble the city if Vice President Kamala Harris were
00:11elected.
00:12Mayor Mike Duggan defended the city's progress.
00:15U.S. Representative Shri Tanedar and Attorney General Donna Nessel criticized Trump for
00:19insulting Detroit while trying to win support in Michigan.
00:22In 2016 and 2020, Trump received about 30 percent of the vote in Wayne County, home
00:27to Detroit losing the county by large margins.
00:31Benzinga was at the speech, reporting on the event.
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