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Sylvester Stallone Calls Trump 'The Second George Washington' in Mar-a-Lago Warm-Up Speech
In an impassioned speech at Mar-a-Lago, Sylvester Stallone praised former President Donald Trump as "the second George Washington."
Stallone, a longtime friend of Trump's, spoke at a fundraiser for the former president on Saturday night. In his speech, Stallone compared Trump to the first president of the United States, calling him a "great leader" who has "saved our country."
"He's a great leader, he's a great man," Stallone said. "He's saved our country. He's the second George Washington."
Stallone's comments were met with cheers from the crowd. Trump has often compared himself to Washington, and he has even said that he is "the second coming" of the first president.
However, some historians have criticized Trump's comparisons to Washington. They argue that Trump is not as accomplished as Washington, and that he has not made the same sacrifices for the country.
Despite the criticism, Stallone's speech was a clear indication of the support that Trump still enjoys among many Republicans.
Trump is still considered the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in 2024, and he has a strong base of support among Republican voters.
Stallone's speech is likely to further boost Trump's popularity among Republicans. It is also a sign that Trump is still a major force in the Republican Party, even though he is no longer in office.
In his speech, Stallone also criticized President Joe Biden, calling him a "weak" leader who has "destroyed our country." He said that Biden is "not fit to be president" and that he should be impeached.
Stallone's comments about Biden were met with mixed reactions from the crowd. Some people cheered, while others booed. It is clear that Biden is not as popular as Trump among Republicans, but he still has some support within the party.
Stallone's speech was a clear indication of the deep divisions that exist within the Republican Party. Trump remains a popular figure among many Republicans, but he is also a polarizing figure. His supporters see him as a strong leader who can save the country, while his detractors see him as a dangerous demagogue who is a threat to democracy.
It remains to be seen whether Trump will be able to unite the Republican Party behind him in 2024. If he can, he will be a formidable candidate for president. However, if he cannot unite the party, he will likely lose the nomination to a more moderate candidate.