Trump Causes Unease Among Democrats with Remarks About 'Little Secret'

new york - Former U.S. President Donald Trump has caused unease among Democrats with remarks about a 'little secret' involving himself and House Speaker Mike Johnson, leading to speculation about possible plans to influence the elections.

Trump made the statement on Sunday at his campaign rally in Madison Square Garden. The presidential candidate addressed his ally Johnson and predicted that they will perform well in the House of Representatives elections thanks to their 'little secret'. 'Our little secret has a big impact. He and I have a little secret. And we will tell you what it is once the elections are over.'

Not all Democrats were reassured that Trump had innocent intentions. 'Trump has many secrets. His medical records are secret. His tax records are secret. His phone calls with Vladimir Putin are secret,' said Democratic representative Dan Goldman according to The New York Times. 'He clearly keeps quite a bit hidden from the American people. Now he openly admits to withholding something from the voters.'

Speaker Johnson, an ally of Trump, later responded amusedly to the controversy. 'It's nothing scandalous, but we are having a great time here,' he said at another campaign rally. The 'secret' was said to relate to a tactic to get more voters to the polls. Johnson denied that it was about plans to influence the election outcome if Trump loses again. 'Complete nonsense,' said the Republican. 'We will abide by the law.'