Trump’s comments came at a rally in Ohio in the context of auto manufacturing. The Biden campaign responded by criticizing the former president’s “threats of political violence.”
Former President Donald Trump vowed on Saturday that there would be a “bloodbath” if he’s not reelected in November.
The comments came at a rally here as Trump discussed the possibility of an increasing trade war with China over auto manufacturing. The rally was intended to get out the vote for Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, whom Trump endorsed in December, ahead of Ohio’s primary on Tuesday.
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Later, he added, “If this election isn’t won, I’m not sure that you’ll ever have another election in this country.”
Whole quote:
“If you’re listening, President Xi — and you and I are friends — but he understands the way I deal. Those big monster car manufacturing plants that you’re building in Mexico right now…you’re going to not hire Americans and you’re going to sell the cars to us, no. We’re going to put a 100% tariff on every single car that comes across the line, and you’re not going to be able to sell those cars if I get elected.”
"Now if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole — that’s gonna be the least of it. It’s going to be a bloodbath for the country. That will be the least of it. But they’re not going to sell those cars. They’re building massive factories.”
“If this election isn’t won, I’m not sure that you’ll ever have another election in this country.”
“Biden’s policies will create an economic bloodbath for the auto industry and auto workers.”
Huh, that title definitely takes it out of context. Don’t get me wrong, a violent bloodbath is absolutely his plan, but this quote seems to be more about an economic bloodbath
Trying to interpret his actual intent is pointless. That’s why his base likes him, he talks in circles, and you can attribute whatever meaning you want to it.
But if we’re going by his actual words, he’s saying that there will be a blood bath if he’s not elected, and that the tariff is the least of the trouble that’s going to happen when he takes power.
But his words and mid sentence topic changes can lead you to literally any conclusion.
This is the key thing to bear in mind. While the context does seem somewhat legit, it’s really framed in a way that can give several different messages, which is how he always talks - peppering in vitriolic soundbites amid a word salad of talking points. And it’s clear the part his supporters latch onto is the jingoistic core found in everything he says.
Tell that to the hammers looking for nails
One thing that I’ve found is super consistent across all Trumpers that I’ve ever spoken to.
They have no fucking clue what tariffs are.
An adrenochrome bloodbath?
Please, go away.
LMAO, why?
Articles like this strain the credibility of MSNBC with clickbait headlines. This comes from a conversation regarding cheap imports causing a “ECONOMIC bloodbath” in the automotive industry.
I have NO love for Trump, but for the love of God, save your outrage for something else he’s going to do other than lament the state of the auto industry.
A more honest headline would be “Trump discusses ECONOMIC bloodbath” “Troubles ahead for American autoworkers says Trump”, etc. but of course MSNBC is filled with hacky journalists so they go for maximum outrage, knowing full well that most people only read the headline and that’s it.
man for alleging them misrepresenting what was said, you sure are adding your own words. He didn’t say ‘economic bloodbath’. He said bloodbath in the context of losing the election, just like this news article is alleging. “Now if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole — that’s gonna be the least of it,”
He is not joking
Is that how dumb America can be? To risk a war, a conflict or some kind of violence?
For Trump?
Well…if you have to ask…
Oh, trust me, America can be dumber than that. Stupidity and violence are two of the country’s defining traits.
The third is greed, which usually plays into the other two
Weaponized stupidity has come.
Fucking decades ago
Reagan is an excellent example.
Well at least he’s a good example of something.
Is he dead yet? I wouldn’t mind pissing on his grave
Thankfully the asshole is dead.
Nah, if -IF- anyone actually tries anything it’ll be like Jan 6 where they all think they’re on vacation for the day.
But the media will all act surprises and disregard thier duty as the fifth estate. Because clicks and money.
There were plenty of groups and independent actors at Jan 6 who were ready, willing, and able to rock and roll. The Oathkeepers were trying to get weapons into DC before that date, several other groups also tried to have weapons. They brought parts to construct a gallows, and some of these people were wearing plate carriers, carrying zip cuffs, and moving with targets in mind.
Don’t downplay the fact that plenty of people thought it was absolutely going to be go time for them.
Downplaying a legitimate threat is how you pave the way
Jan. 6th included multiple groups that were ready and came there for a bloody revolution, blending in and surrounded by the rubes who were drunk on the mob energy. From then till now, right wing media has been continuing to radicalize the same and new people. It is going to be bad.
It’s already happened once ffs!
So it was that easy to forget about January 6th huh?
He’s projecting, there will be a bloodbath if he wins as well
ESPECIALLY if he wins. Fascists aren’t known for their gentle style of government and Trump is no exception.
projecting
definitely with the “never have another election” part
Dictators love to kill the opposition.
His maga supporters actually want him to be a dictator.
“Trump says …” instant down-vote.
Dude…you’re not witty or clever, straight up fuck off
He should get arrested for this statement
Can you please reiterate the entire statement?
I’m far from a Trump supporter but you clearly didn’t read the article.
Arrested, prosecuted, and executed.
For saying, to Xi, that the 100% tariffs Trump will put on the cars he (Xi) builds in Mexico will be an economic bloodbath, because nobody in America, the intended audience, will buy the cars?
MSNBC is doing a great job making people look dumb.
Now if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole — that’s gonna be the least of it,"
the bloodbath is in the context of losing the election, not China’s cars.
Bring it, motherfucker.
There’s a bloodbath happening in gaza right now and neither red or blue are going to stop it.
guess I better vote for him
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Is that how he stays so ‘young’ looking?
ITT: People who did not read the article
For real, maybe two of the 60+ comments at this time reference the content of the article. The rest reference the sensationalized and wildly out of context headline. Articles like this are perfect for the Trump base to latch onto to say look, Demos spreading propaganda, because that’s all it is.
We have literally seen this happen already. It’s maddening that there’s no mention of January 6th in relation to this latest comment. Or at every possible chance to do so.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
The comments came at a rally here as Trump discussed the possibility of an increasing trade war with China over auto manufacturing.
The rally was intended to get out the vote for Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, whom Trump endorsed in December, ahead of Ohio’s primary on Tuesday.
“This is who Donald Trump is: a loser who gets beat by over 7 million votes and then instead of appealing to a wider mainstream audience doubles down on his threats of political violence,” Singer said.
“He wants another January 6, but the American people are going to give him another electoral defeat this November because they continue to reject his extremism, his affection for violence, and his thirst for revenge.”
Before he began speaking, the former president stood and saluted next to the lectern as “Justice for All,” by the “J6 choir“ of inmates awaiting trial for their roles in the insurrection played on the loud speakers.
At the event, Trump also said that some undocumented immigrants were “not people,” although he added that he was “not allowed to say that because the radical left says it’s a terrible thing to say.” He also told Catholics not to vote for Biden.
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This may be just the kind of response we need to bring about a sort of reform that prevents any MAGA style dictatorship in the present or future, but I can’t help but worry about the gun-nut trump lovers that will go out and murder anyone they think is a democrat if this happens.
the ones that are all on about it… are full of bluster.
it’s the MAGA-idiots that don’t broadcast you gotta be worried about.
