During a speech focused on economic policy in Savannah, Georgia, former President Donald Trump made an error by referring to Charlottesville, Virginia, as 'Charlottestown.' Trump was discussing his plans to boost U.S. manufacturing when he veered off topic to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris for allegedly lying about 'Charlottestown.'
Trump claimed victory in a recent debate with Harris, despite accusations from the GOP that the moderators were biased against him. He accused Harris of spreading lies, citing examples such as 'bloodbath' and 'Charlottestown.'
Although Trump did not acknowledge his mistake, he quickly moved on from the topic, anticipating criticism for falling into a trap. The former president was actually referring to the tragic events that took place in Charlottesville in 2017, where violence erupted between white supremacists and anti-racist protesters.
Trump's response to the Charlottesville incident, where he infamously blamed 'both sides,' has been a point of contention for years, drawing criticism from Harris and other prominent Democrats.
