Did Donald Trump Threaten 'Bloodbath' If He Loses? Here's What Happened

Donald Trump stirred controversy at the weekend after warning of a "bloodbath" in the U.S. should he lose the 2024 presidential election.

Speaking to a crowd in Ohio, Trump had been describing plans to impose heavy tariffs on vehicle imports before making the comment, which drew a rebuke from President Joe Biden, among others.

Trump's supporters say his words were taken out of context, and that he was predicting the health of the auto industry if he didn't make it to the White House.

Trump has secured enough delegates to become the GOP nominee for president after seeing away his remaining rival, Nikki Haley, earlier this month.

While his victory was predictable, with strong support within the far-right of the party, whether Trump can convince a wider pool of voters that he can lead the country again is another matter.