Former President Donald Trump‘s recent interview stirred controversy with a cascade of bizarre claims, including equating immigrant languages to those from Mars and expressing unwavering confidence in his electoral victory in 2024.

During the interview at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump perpetuated his anti-immigrant rhetoric by likening immigrants’ languages to those of an extraterrestrial origin.

He asserted, “We have languages that are, like, from, from the planet Mars,” while further demonizing immigrants by drawing parallels to the fictional character Hannibal Lecter from “Silence of the Lambs.”

Simultaneously, the Biden-Harris re-election campaign fact-checked Trump’s statements in real-time via social media platform X. They refuted his fabrications, highlighting the absurdity of his claims. Meanwhile, Twitter users responded with humor and skepticism, ridiculing Trump’s assertions and questioning his credibility.

In the same interview, Trump made audacious claims about his electoral prospects, boldly stating, “I don’t need votes. We have all the votes we need,” despite the elections being months away.

This assertion coincided with revelations from The New York Times about a clandestine network of Trump supporters attempting to register voters in pivotal swing states.

These supporters, targeting Democratic strongholds, pressured local authorities to purge voter rolls, raising concerns about voter suppression tactics.

Trump’s inflammatory remarks regarding immigration are not new, as he has previously used similar rhetoric to dehumanize immigrants. However, his recent interview reignited debate and scrutiny over his divisive language and unfounded claims.

As Trump continues to wield influence within the political landscape, his statements and actions remain under intense scrutiny, highlighting the polarizing nature of his leadership and the enduring impact of his rhetoric on national discourse.