Jen Psaki, the former Biden press secretary-turned MSNBC host, refutes the Trump campaign’s assertion that Democrats are distorting Trump’s warning of a potential “bloodbath” if he loses the election.
Psaki argues that considering the full context of Trump’s remarks reveals a pattern of endorsing violence and spreading dangerous rhetoric.
At a recent rally in Ohio, Trump issued a warning that if he were not elected, there would be a “bloodbath” for the country. Despite attempts by the Trump team to downplay this statement as related to the auto industry, Psaki emphasizes the importance of examining the broader context.
Psaki points out that Trump began the rally by praising individuals convicted for their involvement in the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, referring to them as “great patriots.”
She argues that these remarks, combined with Trump’s history of endorsing violence and dehumanizing language, underscore the seriousness of his warning.
Trump’s past statements, including his comparison of political opponents to “vermin” and his refusal to condemn political violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, highlight a consistent pattern of dangerous rhetoric. Psaki notes that Trump’s words have often incited violence, as seen in the events of January 6th, 2021.
Psaki concludes by asserting that Trump’s warning of a “bloodbath” cannot be dismissed as mere rhetoric. Instead, she argues that it reflects his true intentions and character.
She echoes the Biden campaign’s characterization of Trump as a “loser” who resorts to threats of political violence when faced with defeat.
