Trump didn’t personally criticize the violence against Democrats instead he retweeted Mike Pence and said that he agrees.
Trump tweeted:
I agree wholeheartedly! https://t.co/ndzu0A30vU
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 24, 2018
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Trump is pathetic
Trump had plenty to say while trying to scare Republicans this morning:
For those who want and advocate for illegal immigration, just take a good look at what has happened to Europe over the last 5 years. A total mess! They only wish they had that decision to make over again.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 24, 2018
Trump had multiple tweets about his approval rating two days ago:
The Fake News Media has been talking about recent approval ratings of me by countries around the world, including the European Union, as being very low….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 22, 2018
….I say of course they’re low – because for the first time in 50 years I am making them pay a big price for doing business with America. Why should they like me? — But I still like them!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 22, 2018
However, someone who was likely inspired by his violent rhetoric targets Democrats and CNN with bombs and all he can say is I agree wholeheartedly. Donald Trump is giving winking approval to this behavior by not strongly and directly condemning it. This is a pattern that the American people have seen consistently with Trump. The president defends men accused of sexual assault. He defends white supremacists and Nazis after they murder an innocent woman, and now he goes silent when his words inspire violence.
Trump isn’t a president. He is a pathetic coward who can’t be removed from office soon enough.
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Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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