Mobile Pensacola, AL, September 18, 2026 — During a campaign stop in Gastonia, North Carolina, President Donald Trump referenced a specific campaign advertisement from 1988 that has been described as racially offensive.

The reference was made while the President was speaking to attendees during an event in Gastonia. The content of the advertisement, which dates back to 1988, was noted for its racially offensive nature.

The specific context of President Trump’s remarks and the exact nature of his reference to the 1988 advertisement were not detailed in the provided summary. Information regarding which advertisement was referenced, the specific language used by the President, or the reactions to his statement was not available.

The 1988 advertisement in question has a history of being cited for its offensive racial content. Further details concerning the campaign that utilized the advertisement or the individuals involved were not provided.

Details regarding the full extent of President Trump’s speech, the specific campaign issues discussed, or any follow-up statements on this particular reference were not specified.


Story summarized from the original created by COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press on www.wkrg.com, see more information here.

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