Former President Donald Trump criticized Detroit during a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, stating that the country would resemble the city if Vice President Kamala Harris were elected. Mayor Mike Duggan defended the city’s progress. U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar and Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized Trump for insulting Detroit while trying to win support in Michigan. In 2016 and 2020, Trump received about 30% of the vote in Wayne County, home to Detroit, losing the county by large margins. Benzinga was at the speech, reporting on the event.
