Summary

During a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump criticized the bulletproof glass surrounding him, joking that an assassin would need to “shoot through the fake news” to reach him, a remark aimed at the press positioned behind the glass.

He called the media “bloodsuckers” and mocked the glass’s size, referencing prior assassination attempts, including a July incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a bullet grazed him and an audience member was killed.

Trump added that his supporters serve as his “glass” for protection: “Glass here. There’s nothing over there. They’re my glass. See? Those people are my glass,” Trump said, pointing to the crowd.

  • Sam_Bass@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    patriotism means different things to everyone. the use of that word in political ads is just ludicrous for that reason. calling someone unpatriotic just means their alliegences are not yours. doesnt make them any less valid for the perspective held.

    • oxjox@lemmy.ml
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      2 months ago

      You’re right. There’s a cohort of people who’ve taken it upon themselves to redefine words and reality to make it seem like they’re the good guys when in fact they’re traitors.