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David Smith in Philadelphia

Trump’s sledgehammer message to Philadelphia is light on facts, heavy on fear

Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Philadelphia.
Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Philadelphia. Photograph: Tom Brenner/Reuters

Crooked Joe or Sleepy Joe? Donald Trump wanted to know which nickname his supporters prefer. “That’s the first time Sleepy Joe has ever beaten Crooked Joe!” he said with surprise, after asking the crowd to make noise for each contender.

That, however, is not the branding exercise the former US president cares about most right now. On Saturday night he wanted his followers to go home with three words: Biden. Migrant. Crime.

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