Elections

Donald Trump’s Racist NYC Rally Was Vile. It Was Also Political Suicide

FINAL ACT

The Madison Square Garden rally, operatic in its repulsive bigotry, will almost certainly alienate more voters who might have voted for Trump.

David Rothkopf
David Rothkopf
Opinion
Donald Trump walks to take the stage during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, in New York, U.S., October 27, 2024.
Brendan McDermid/Reuters
David Rothkopf

David Rothkopf

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