Former United States President Donald Trump insulted former First Lady Michelle Obama by calling her "disgusting." These statements came after Obama questioned Trump's mental state during a campaign rally in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. The Republican made these comments in a speech to supporters in Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, a crucial state in the elections.
During his remarks, Trump expressed that Michelle Obama made a "grave error" by criticizing him and mentioned that he has always tried to be kind and respectful, so he felt she should not have done so. These words came two days after Obama expressed her anger at the American public's indifference to Trump's erratic behavior and obvious mental deterioration, as well as his history as a convicted felon.
At a campaign event in Michigan, Michelle Obama also pointed out that while Kamala's responses in interviews are scrutinized, Trump doesn’t even have the courage to give such answers. These tensions between the two arose in the context of a close election campaign, where polls show Kamala Harris leading Trump nationally by only 1.5 points. The candidates are in the homestretch toward a contested election.
