Donald Trump was campaigning in Redding, California today when he uttered this line – which was surprising…even for Donald Trump.

Now, why did Donald Trump say something as bizarre as “look at my African-American over here” on the campaign trail? Well, I will go ahead and leave that explanation to Daniel Dale, Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star, who was at the event:

My goodness. Donald Trump points to a black supporter and says, "Look at my African-American over here. Look at him!"

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) June 3, 2016

Donald Trump says he has lots of black support. As evidence, he is fondly talking about the black man who "cold-cocked" a protester.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) June 3, 2016

To recap: Trump calls violent protesters "thugs," Trump refers to "my African-American," Trump cites violent man as great black supporter.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) June 3, 2016

Here is the full transcript:

Here is the full transcript of Donald Trump's remarks today on African-Americans: pic.twitter.com/yJtq2A8s1e

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) June 3, 2016

The 2016 election is the weirdest election.