Earlier today MSNBC's Andrew Mitchell hosted a segment in which to guest and the host discussed Trump's comments to staff just before entering the room of the now famous press conference. He is reported to have commented: "this will be fun."
— Linda J (@LindaRN111) November 7, 2018
What follows is ugly and well outside the boundaries of acceptable behavior form an occupant of the Oval Office.
A planned attack on a CNN and NBC reporters.
From another angle, watch the Trump microphone henchwoman attempt to yank the mic for Jim Acosta.
Another look...BREAKING: White House aide grabs and tries to physically remove a microphone from CNN Correspondent Jim Acosta during a contentious exchange with President Trump at a news conference. pic.twitter.com/Ml1OvlXpa9— MSNBC (@MSNBC) November 7, 2018
Slowed down the @Acosta encounter to show the FOUR times the White House staffer touched HIM... not the other way around. Unclear if she's been suspended. pic.twitter.com/gBhlR2r5P1— Sarah Burris (@SarahBurris) November 8, 2018
The White House used a version of the interaction from of all sources INFO Wars, to support their yanking the press pass firm Jim Acosta. This is the same White House which denied US media an opportunity to capture the Trump meeting with Russian officials and Russian media in which he gave them military secrets the US received from Israel.
We stand by our decision to revoke this individual’s hard pass. We will not tolerate the inappropriate behavior clearly documented in this video. pic.twitter.com/T8X1Ng912y— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) November 8, 2018
And how is the White House dealing with the aftermath of their use of doctored video? Well, with a former Fox News Executive on staff and in charge of White House communications, does what follows.
INFO Wars !!!
Here is the INFO Wars guy Alex Jones, during a late October Ted Cruz rally. Jones entertained the cameras with a metaphorical representation of Cruz's opponent, Beto O'Rouke. Jones's metaphorical target: a pile of horse manure. Linked.
Trump also reminded the world of how he deals with issues in which he consistently places himself and his administration. From CNN and the media to call on a black reporter who he may have suspected would ask about his recent claim of "a nationalist." Trump knows full-well about assertions of white nationalism from his claim.
From deflective charges of racism to clear racist thoughts accompanied by presidential dialogue. A Japanese reporter received a full blast of GP racism.
Trump tells a Japanese reporter "say hello to Shinzo," then continues the snarks with: "I'm sure he's happy about tariffs on his cars." He then tells the reporter, who has an accent, "I can't understand you."— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) November 7, 2018
I had to close my eyes for 10 seconds with a deep sigh on this one. pic.twitter.com/6rYdcPy0Gh
While this piece was developed yesterday and went unpublished, know that Trump opened his day with yet another example of word and temperament towards reporters of color via the use of the word "dumb or "stupid": linked.
Media earlier today captured this as Trump offered up his daily dose of racism for his base.
Granted Trump did say the question was "stupid." But do not fail to underestimate the power of such words with Trump supporters. In many cases people who seek to have their beliefs reinforced via their leader.
Is it actually possible Trump believes the black women reports are of less intelligence than he and his family? Or, and probably more to the point, is Trump practicing overt racism which feeds his base. I offer the latter based on my belief Trump is an over the top racist.
He couldn't assume the reporter is less intelligent based on her academic background. She attended Harvard University and finished with a Journalism Degree.
All said I am certain you know of Trumps former attorney's comments about Trump's use of the word "stupid" with regard to African-Americans.
He couldn't assume the reporter is less intelligent based on her academic background. She attended Harvard University and finished with a Journalism Degree.
All said I am certain you know of Trumps former attorney's comments about Trump's use of the word "stupid" with regard to African-Americans.
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Michael Cohen: Trump said 'black people are too stupid to vote for me'
If one didn't know better, one could assume trump has total disdain for non-supporter and properly inquisitive or investigative media.
One final perspective. CNN's Brooke Baldwin speaks out against Trump's obvious disdain for black women reporters.
