Trump Claims People Want to Assassinate Him

Former President Donald Trump made an absurd claim that people in other countries want to assassinate him because of his plans to bring furniture manufacturing back to the United States.

• While speaking at an event in North Carolina, Trump vowed to bring furniture manufacturing jobs back to the US.
• He then bizarrely stated, "This is why people in countries want to kill me."
• The claim left Daily Show correspondent Desi Lydic baffled and questioning if Trump thinks IKEA has issued a fatwa against him.

Trump Repeats Conspiracy Theory About Kamala Harris

In addition to his assassination claim, Trump also repeated a conspiracy theory questioning whether Vice President Kamala Harris ever worked at McDonald's.

• Trump has been pushing this unfounded theory, casting doubt on Harris' working-class background.
• Lydic mocked the idea of demanding to see Harris' "burger certificate," likening it to Trump's past scandals.

Daily Show Correspondent Desi Lydic Mocks Trump's Claims

Lydic, a correspondent on The Daily Show, struggled to make sense of Trump's outlandish statements during a segment on the comedy news program.

• She questioned whether Trump genuinely believes IKEA wants him assassinated over his plan to revive US furniture manufacturing.
• Lydic also ridiculed the notion of demanding to see Kamala Harris' "burger certificate" as proof of her McDonald's employment.
• The segment highlighted the absurdity of Trump's claims and conspiracy theories through satirical commentary.

Trump's Penchant for Baseless Claims and Conspiracy Theories

The former president's assassination claim and repeated conspiracy theory about Kamala Harris are just the latest examples of his tendency to spread unfounded and bizarre claims.

• Throughout his presidency and beyond, Trump has frequently promoted conspiracy theories without evidence.
• His statements have often left observers puzzled and questioning his motives for making such outrageous assertions.
• The Daily Show segment aimed to shed light on the ridiculousness of Trump's claims through comedic commentary.