A comment from former President Donald Trump has been deciphered differently depending on which side of the political aisle the commenter falls on, and Grace Curley argues that’s an issue when it comes to covering the former Commander-in-Chief.
At an Ohio campaign rally, Trump made mention of Chinese automaker investments in Mexico. In his statement, the 45th President said “We’re gonna put a 100% tariff on every single car that comes across the line. And you’re not gonna be able to sell those guys 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 gonna be a bloodbath for the country. That’ll be the least of it.”
Some took the “bloodbath for the country” comment and argued the former President was once again espousing violent rhetoric. Meanwhile, his backers argued the quip was taken out of context, and that he meant the “bloodbath” would be for the automotive industry and the Chinese and Mexican economies.
On The Grace Curley Show, the Boston-based host alleged this is the latest in a long line of media members purposely taking him out of context.
It’s important for Trump supporters to remind yourselves that it doesn’t matter how careful he tries to be or how much context he tries to put things in,” said Curley. “These are nefarious actors who are going to always not only assume the worst in him, but twist his words to whatever they want. And that’s what that solidified for me. I was like, ‘Oh, so it doesn’t really matter what he says. They’re always going to find a way to lie about him.’ And that’s their MO.”
