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The former president continued his campaign to denigrate people coming to the U.S. in search of a better life

Former president Donald Trump, who opened his 2016 campaign declaring undocumented immigrants “rapists,” took the dehumanization even further this weekend, saying some immigrants are “not people … these are animals.”

“I don’t know if you call them people. In some cases they’re not people, in my opinion,” Trump said at an Ohio rally on Saturday. “But I’m not allowed to say that because the radical left says that’s a terrible thing to say.”

“These are bad — these are animals,” he added. “And we have to stop it.”

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[–] Ekybio 85 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Whenever I read Trumps statements, I am reminded republicans lack basic human compassion. And probably a soul as well.

[–] Son_of_dad 42 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

And anyone claiming to still be undecided in 2024 is full of shit.

[–] hperrin 11 points 9 months ago

“I haven’t decided yet, whether I’m pro or anti nazi.”

[–] DigitalTraveler42 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

But...but... they're the party of Jesus! /s

[–] superduperenigma 16 points 9 months ago

Jesus: Give your money to the poor, forgive sinners, pay unto Caesar what is due to Caesar.

Republicans: Hey! That brown skinned, middle eastern, Jewish hippie is saying a bunch of commie shit! Let's crucify him!

[–] [email protected] 67 points 9 months ago (1 children)

“I don’t know if you call them people. In some cases they’re not people, in my opinion,” Trump said at an Ohio rally on Saturday. “But I’m not allowed to say that because the radical left says that’s a terrible thing to say.”

Yes, that is indeed a terrible thing to say. It’s literally what Hitler said about the Jews. Apparently being anti-NAZI is a radical stance these days.

[–] hperrin 20 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Yep. It’s definitely not just the “radical left” that says that kind of dehumanizing rhetoric is terrible. It’s all decent people. Trump is a nazi.

[–] Witchfire 25 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The "radical" left says that you shouldn't compare a class of people to animals, if you were wondering how far our Overton window has fallen

[–] Raykin 24 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I really can't wait until this turd is finally pinched off by the body politic.

[–] Confused_Emus 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Anyone else suddenly reconsidering their position against assassination? Then again, that would probably just make him a martyr for all the nutjobs planning to vote for him. Maybe he’ll cut himself on a rusty nail and tetanus will do us a favor.

[–] Atom 12 points 9 months ago

I bet we are in for 30 years of "the spirit of Donald Trump said to me in prayer...." From politicians and just straight up denial of his death from his followers.

[–] AbidanYre 6 points 9 months ago

Or the grim reaper.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago

Trump is RIGHT! Because AGAINST NAZIS is an RADICAL LEFT AGENDA!

[–] teamevil 5 points 9 months ago

4 of his five kids aren't even people by this metric...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Putting aside his appallingly dehumanizing comments, I’m just surprised he thinks adding a 100% tariff to imported cars is a great idea. It’s clearly a thing that he believes will win some UAW backing… but it’s very obviously an incredibly stupid idea.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

It would make enough money in the short term to cover his legal bills.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

If a Pepperami is a bit of animal, then Trump is a putrid turd.

[–] Ensign_Crab 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

Democrats moved to the right on immigration. Republicans flipped them the bird and moved even further to the right. Now Democrats have moved to the right and are acting like it's a win.

Because they got to move to the right and throw a vulnerable population under the bus.

[–] Nudding 10 points 9 months ago

Neoliberals will always choose fascism over socialism. Every time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Meanwhile i don't think a single person who is afraid of immigration has changed positions.

[–] Ensign_Crab 3 points 9 months ago

Or parties. Democrats gained nothing from this.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This is the best summary I could come up with:


We learn the language,” Moreno, who called Trump a “lunatic invading the party” in 2016, said during his remarks.

“Now we’re going to put a 100 percent tariff on every single car that comes across [the] line, and you’re not going to be able to sell those guys — if I get elected,” he said.

In an email to The Washington Post, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said that the comments were in reference to imported vehicles, not violence.

“Biden’s policies will create an economic bloodbath for the auto industry and autoworkers,” he added.

Responding to Trump’s bloodbath comment, Biden campaign spokesperson James Singer said in a statement, “This is who Donald Trump is: a loser who gets beat by over 7 million votes and then instead of appealing to a wider mainstream audience doubles down on his threats of political violence.

He wants another January 6, but the American people are going to give him another electoral defeat this November because they continue to reject his extremism, his affection for violence, and his thirst for revenge.”


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[–] magnusrufus 1 points 9 months ago