Former President Donald Trump, during a rally in Indianola, IA, made references to infamous gangster Al Capone, comparing his legal situation to that of the notorious figure from the early 20th century. Trump mentioned being indicted more than Al Capone and lamented his legal challenges.
At the rally, Trump used a hypothetical scenario involving legendary wrestler Dan Gable, who was present. He suggested that if Capone went to dinner with someone like Dan Gable and didn’t like him, the person would be gone by the next morning, emphasizing the feared reputation of Al Capone.
This comes days after Trump saluted reputed Gambino crime family underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano. On his Truth Social platform, Trump shared a video in which Sammy “The Bull” praised him as “incorruptible.”
Trump’s references to notorious figures from organized crime history have drawn attention and commentary, adding a unique element to his public statements.
“I got indicted more than the late, great gangster Alphonse Capone,” Trump said. “Scarface.”
Trump then launched into a hypothetical involving legendary wrestler Dan Gable, who was at the rally.
“If [Capone] went to dinner, even with a guy like Dan Gable — you don’t get tougher than Dan Gable … But if he went to work and had dinner and didn’t like Dan Gable, by the morning, Dan Gable was gone. Forget it. Al Capone.”
