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Would it be? I feel like his supporters would take it as a sign that they can also openly use it without consequences.
Without consequences?
What do they always say? Fuck around and find out?
Might not be great for Biden’s unemployment numbers… but worth it.
Yeah, they thought they were going to storm the Capitol without consequences, too...
There are many Trump supporters who don't think Trump is racist. In the same way many Trump supporters don't think he is at fault for Jan 6th. He didn't literally tell his followers exactly what to do. They just happened to do exactly what he wanted then to do (until they failed).
The same is true for viewing Trump as racist. He can dog whistle all he wants. He can align himself with other racists, but he isn't racist because he didn't say the exact words.
You are right that for some people, him saying something gives them the freedom to say it (in their view). However for a sizable portion it will be clear proof that yes, he is racist. Not 100% mind you, cults are hard to leave, but 5%? 10%? Elections are won/lost in the margins and those are sizable margins.
If course I don't actually want it to happen. There is enough hate in the world and we don't need more.
Make the consequences you want to see in the world.