Trump had high praise… for Hannibal Lecter

Trump took time out from his ongoing trial in New York to attend a political rally in New Jersey.

At the event, he expressed his admiration for Hannibal Lecter, the fictional character from The Silence of the Lambs saga, while making shocking remarks about immigration that appalled Edward Saxon, the 1991 film’s producer, according to TMZ.

In his bizarre speech, Trump described Hannibal Lecter, a fictional serial killer known for his cannibalism, as a wonderful man, while continuing his criticism of undocumented migrants.

In his tirade, he vehemently mentioned the urgent need to take action against the ‘convicts and mentally ill’ who flock to the U.S. border… according to him.

Edward Saxon expressed his shock and disgust at the former president’s comments. He finds it inappropriate and offensive to compare migrants seeking a better life in America, like his own grandparents, to a serial killer, devouring human flesh.

By the way, it’s not entirely clear whether Trump was comparing the migrants’ attitude to that of the killer, or whether he meant that the USA should act like the killer.

Although Trump’s strange mention of Hannibal caused confusion, supporters on site greeted his words with resounding applause. This isn’t the first time the controversial man has mentioned the character and his original film. In 2023, he even confused the character with the actor who takes on his role, Anthony Hopkins.

It would appear that the former president is a great admirer of the cannibal killer film.

The ex-president’s unconventional methods continue to attract a mix of criticism and support across the political spectrum.