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Is Trump now exaggerating " assassination threats" for attention?

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by WarDamnGator, Aug 22, 2024.

  1. WarDamnGator

    WarDamnGator GC Hall of Fame

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    I guess the last time a republican tried to kill him, it worked out good from him in the polls, so now he ended an interview claiming he and the reporter were in danger... made a big deal about it for the cameras.

    The "danger" was that someone made unspecified threats agaisnt Trump on social media ...

    Trump Abruptly Ends NewsNation Interview Due to Assassination Threat (msn.com)

    “Can I tell you something? We’re in danger standing here talking,” Trump said to NewsNation reporter Ali Bradley mid-interview, the network reported. “So let’s not talk any longer.”

    “[Security] doesn’t want me standing here. They don’t want you standing here either,” Trump told her.
     
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  2. WarDamnGator

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    He'll probably have a band aid on his ear tomorrow. :p
     
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  3. channingcrowderhungry

    channingcrowderhungry Premium Member

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    It's the Jim McElwain strategy. Bold move.
     
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  4. OklahomaGator

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    Arizona man who threatened to kill Trump arrested

    https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4843050-arizona-man-threatens-trump/

    I guess since there was an actual arrest you will change your thread title?

     
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  5. WarDamnGator

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    I’m not doubting that they would arrest a man for making social media threats … I’m wondering why he told the reporter they were in danger just standing their talking … the arrest was made no where near Trump.
     
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  7. gatorpa

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    Do you think they gave Trump a blow by blow of the details of the threat and the arrest so he could decide if a threat was close? Or maybe his security team decided it would be wise to pull the plug.

    Nah it’s just Trump grandstanding. SMH
     
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  8. WarDamnGator

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    That reporter should have offered Trump a tampon.
     
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  9. gatorpa

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    Childish retort
     
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  10. OklahomaGator

    OklahomaGator Jedi Administrator Moderator VIP Member

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    It was reported on the radio earlier today that authorities were looking for him and he was "on the loose".
     
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  11. iowagator

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    Is there had been an actual serious threat the security detail would not have let him out in the open. There has been too much scrutiny on the SS lately for them to have taken that chance.
     
  12. gatorpa

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    What if they had been notified of the threat while he was already out in the open?
     
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  13. GatorJMDZ

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    You've fallen so far down the hole you're reduced to repeatedly defending the worst liar in the history of American politics. Is it possible Trump is finally telling the truth about something? Sure, but it's far more likely he's inventing stuff again, especially since he thinks he can benefit from it.

     
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  14. WarDamnGator

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    He was probably aware that police were investigating some nonspecific threat made by some keyboard cowboy ... I don't know how you get from there to we are in danger just by standing here. The thing about secret service is they are not like "Mr. President don't stand there and talk to that reporter; your life is in danger right now ... but, on second thought, I guess if you really want to do that interview then go right ahead"...
     
  15. wgbgator

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    I dont think he's "faking" per se. He hasn't done a big public event in over a month (unless you count the RNC), clearly he's a little paranoid now (despite his defiant fist raising photo op).
     
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  16. gatorpa

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    lol. I’m not down any hole.

    I can’t stand the guy, but if I learned anything from working in the ER even scumbags sometimes are really ill and not faking it.

    Someone was arrested and after the recent attempt on his life it’s not shocking that there might be a low threshold to withdraw.

    You and the rest of the TDS people wouldn’t believe him if he said there was a bear about to eat you (ignoring the roaring and explaining it away as the wind).
    That’s nearly as bad as the guys that defend him on everything.

    Carry on.
     
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  17. WarDamnGator

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    Exaggerating might have been a better choice of words ... I'll change the title.
     
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    Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe a well-known liar and massive exaggerator like Donald Trump
     
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  19. tilly

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    My guess is he was told to end the interview and he did.

    Plenty to bang on Trump about but the dude duid just take a sniper shot to his ear, so I would be a little nervous too.
     
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  20. VAg8r1

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    So someone was arrested for threatening Trump. I don't recall Harris or the Harris campaign ever mentioning this.
    Virginia Man Threatened to Kill Kamala Harris, Authorities Say
    Back in July when Biden was still the Democratic nominee this happened and I don't recall him mentioning it.
    Florida man arrested after allegedly making death threats against Biden
    Whether you're willing to admit it or not, Trump is different and if he thinks that it will benefit his campaign he will continue to politicize the assassination attempt as well as any subsequent threats on his life.
     
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