Former President Trump addressed House Republicans in a speech that covered a wide range of topics on Thursday. During the speech, Trump criticized the Department of Justice, referring to them as 'dirty, no good bastards.' He also discussed the various state and federal criminal charges against him, highlighting the fundraising and popularity boost he received as a result.
Trump did not hold back in his criticism of President Biden, calling him the 'worst president in history' and referring to him as a 'dope.' The former president also expressed concern over the presence of Russian warships near Cuba, blaming Biden for the situation.
House Republicans who attended the meeting reported that Trump touched on various policy issues, including military, trade, and abortion. Rep. Eric Burlison mentioned Trump's frustration over the Russian submarines near the U.S. coast, emphasizing the need for a strong response.
Rep. Mike Garcia highlighted Trump's criticism of Biden's threat to veto the defense policy bill, which includes a pay raise for military members. Trump sees this as a winning issue for a potential presidential race, emphasizing the importance of supporting the troops.
Trump also urged Republicans to focus on developing an effective message on abortion, warning that the issue had previously cost the GOP in elections. He criticized Democrats for their 'radical' positions on late-term abortion, emphasizing the significance of addressing this issue.
