Trump's 'War Hawk' Comments on Cheney Spark Controversy
Trump's 'War Hawk' Comments on Cheney Spark Controversy
The Facts
Former Pres. Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, during a Thursday interview made derogatory comments about former Republican US Rep. Liz Cheney and also described a scenario during which she would be shot.
Speaking with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson at an event in Phoenix, Trump called Cheney "a deranged person" and a "war hawk." He then said, "Let's put her with the rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. OK, let's see how she feels about it."
The Spin
Sadly, this is the type of rhetoric America has gotten numb to from Trump. In addition to not being the first time he has called for one of his opponents to face a violent attack, he's also continually lashed out at female critics while aligning himself with a number of misogynistic figures. This is Unamerican and should disqualify Trump from being the next president.
This controversy is being drummed up disingenuously by Democrats and their allies in the media. Trump wasn't calling for Cheney to be shot, he was making a point that even the mainstream media can understand. He was explaining how warmongers are cowards who don't face consequences for sending other people's children to fight. Democrats and the media should feel outrage toward the war hawks rather than Trump.