Former President Donald Trump launched into a deeply personal attack on Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff during a campaign rally in Coachella, California. Trump called Schiff names and mocked his physical appearance, referring to him as a 'sleazebag' and a 'low life.' The comments came as Trump defended his praise of Chinese President Xi Jinping, whom he described as a 'brilliant' leader.
Trump suggested, without evidence, that Schiff would win the Senate seat due to voter fraud. Schiff, in response, brushed off the comments in a social media post, questioning Trump's obsession with him.
Background on the Conflict
The animosity between Trump and Schiff dates back to the early days of Trump's presidency. Schiff has been a vocal critic of the former president and served as the House impeachment manager during Trump's first trial. Schiff is currently running for the Senate seat in California against former baseball star Steve Garvey, a Republican.
Schiff is heavily favored to win based on polling, fundraising, and California's voting history, as Republicans have not won statewide in California since 2006. Despite California's Democratic leanings, Trump has been campaigning in the state, as well as other Democratic strongholds like Colorado and New York.
