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In a shocking display of confidence, US Republican frontrunner Donald Trump once claimed that he could shoot someone and his supporters would remain loyal. This audacious statement came when Trump’s Republican rival, Marco Rubio, secured a crucial endorsement from the influential Des Moines Register, while Hillary Clinton was endorsed by the newspaper for the Democrats. At that time, with the Iowa nominating contents looming, these endorsements were highly important for both candidates.
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As per The Guardian, during a campaign rally in Sioux Center, Iowa, Trump casually stated, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose voters.” This comment, while certainly provocative, emphasizes the unwavering loyalty of his supporters, many of whom have claimed that nothing could sway their loyalty in the presidential race. Trump’s remarks collided with a national debate on gun violence, following numerous highly publicized mass shootings.
