Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 18, 2026 — During a campaign stop in Gastonia, North Carolina, Donald Trump referenced a campaign advertisement that originated in 1988 and has been described as racially offensive.

The reference was made during Mr. Trump’s appearance in Gastonia, North Carolina. Specific details regarding the context or exact nature of the advertisement referenced were not provided in the available information, beyond its description as racially offensive and its origin year of 1988.

The former president has frequently held campaign rallies and events across the country as he seeks to garner support. Gastonia, North Carolina, was the location for this particular event.

The 1988 advertisement in question has a history of being widely criticized and has been identified in various media reports over the years. The specific circumstances under which Mr. Trump chose to reference it during his Gastonia stop were not detailed.

Further information on the content of the advertisement, the specific statements made by Mr. Trump during the event, or the reaction to his remarks was not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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