REPORT: Donald Trump 'Rattled' By Biden Calling Him A Loser PART ONE of TWO

Summary

The transcript discusses President Biden increasingly attacking former President Trump directly in public speeches, calling him a 'loser.' This seems to be rattling Trump according to some sources close to him. The attacks focus on Trump's echoing Nazi rhetoric, his election denialism, and incitement of the January 6th attack as threats to democracy. Biden's campaign believes calling Trump a 'loser' gets under his skin and takes him off message, as it attacks his perceived strength and portrays him as thin-skinned and insecure.

Takeaways

• 😡 Biden has started directly attacking Trump, calling him a 'loser' who only lost to Biden
• 👍 This 'loser' attack seems to be getting under Trump's skin
• 🤔 A source close to Trump says the attacks rattle him and throw him off message
• 😏 Biden has been testing these attacks at private events before using them in public
• 🎤 Biden's attacks focus on Trump's election lies, Nazi rhetoric and Jan. 6 incitement
• 😀 Biden started this 'loser' line of attack 8 years ago against Trump
• 🤨 But calling Trump a 'loser' implies Trump usually wins, which isn't ideal
• 🤔 The reporter has caveats about the sources for this story
• 👍 But overall it's a good strategy to undermine Trump by calling him insecure and weak
• 🤣 TYT called Trump a 'loser' in 100 videos leading up to 2016, but people said it was too harsh

Q & A

What attack line by Biden seems to be getting under Trump's skin the most?

According to the CNN report, Biden calling Trump a 'loser' seems to rattle him the most.

When did Biden start using these attack lines against Trump publicly?

Biden had been testing out attack lines against Trump at private fundraising events for months, but only started using them at public campaign speeches a few weeks ago.

What other lines of attack has Biden used against Trump?

Biden has also attacked Trump for echoing Nazi rhetoric, denying his election loss, inciting the January 6th attack, and posing a threat to democracy.

Who first referred to Trump as a 'loser' before Biden did?

The CNN transcript mentions that Cenk Uygur and The Young Turks had referred to Trump as a 'loser' in 100 segments leading up to the 2016 election.

Why does Cenk think attacking Trump as a 'loser' is an effective strategy?

Cenk believes that calling Trump a 'loser' undercuts his image of being a strong bully, and instead shows him as weak, insecure and thin-skinned.

What caveat does Cenk note about the CNN reporting?

Cenk points out that the CNN reporters who broke this story tend to be very favorable toward the Democratic establishment, so their claims should be taken with some skepticism.

What was the reaction when The Young Turks first called Trump a 'loser'?

Initially people criticized them for being too harsh and said they should 'go high' rather than 'low', but Cenk maintains that this was the wrong strategy.

How does Biden typically deliver the 'loser' attacks against Trump?

The transcript notes that Biden seems to have difficulty fully spitting out the word 'loser', but that crowds cheer loudly when he says it.

How has the Trump campaign responded to these attacks by Biden?

The Trump campaign dismissed the attacks and Biden's strategy in a statement to CNN.

What does Cenk think about Biden's line that he's the 'only person' to beat Trump?

Cenk points out that while he doesn't think it's great trash talk, it does effectively highlight Biden's ability to beat Trump.

Outlines

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🗣 Biden's Taunts Rattle Trump

This segment discusses how President Joe Biden has become more direct in his criticisms of former President Donald Trump, using the term 'loser' to describe him. This tactic appears to be effective, as sources close to Trump indicate he is rattled by these relentless taunts. Biden's approach has evolved from private events to public speeches, focusing on Trump's echo of Nazi rhetoric, his denial of election results, and his role in inciting the January 6 attack as threats to democracy. An exclusive report suggests that Biden's strategy is to get under Trump's skin, which is working according to some insiders. Meanwhile, the segment also touches on the criticism of the media's reporting on this dynamic, highlighting potential biases and questioning the impact of such strategies on Trump's image.

Keywords

💡Concede

Conceding in the context of American politics refers to the act of a losing candidate publicly acknowledging their defeat in an election. This concept is central to the script as it touches on the expectations of democratic processes, where participants, both winners and losers, play their roles according to established norms. The script references how losers are taught to concede, highlighting the importance of this tradition in maintaining the integrity and peaceful transition of power, contrasting with Trump's refusal to concede defeat to Biden, thereby challenging this democratic norm.

💡Loser

The term 'loser' is used repeatedly throughout the script to describe Donald Trump, especially in the context of Joe Biden's taunts. This keyword is significant because it represents not just a personal insult but a strategic political attack aimed at undermining Trump's image as a successful and dominant figure. The script discusses how being labeled a 'loser' by Biden is particularly rattling for Trump, suggesting that such attacks might be effective because they strike at the core of Trump's public persona, which is built around the concept of winning and success.

💡Democracy

Democracy is a key concept in the script, referenced in multiple contexts including the importance of conceding defeat, the peaceful transition of power, and the broader implications of election denialism. It relates to the video's theme by underscoring the democratic principles at stake in the political rivalry between Biden and Trump, particularly focusing on how Trump's actions and rhetoric, as described in the script, pose a threat to democratic norms and institutions.

💡Election denialism

Election denialism refers to the refusal to accept the legitimate results of an election, a concept that is central to the script's narrative. It highlights Trump's persistent claims of electoral fraud and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. This term is crucial for understanding the script's theme, as it showcases a direct challenge to democratic processes and principles, framing Trump's actions as a threat to democracy.

💡Nazi rhetoric

The script references Trump's 'echoing of Nazi rhetoric' as part of Biden's attacks against him. This term is significant as it illustrates the severity of the accusations being leveled against Trump, suggesting that his language and actions resonate with historical examples of authoritarian and fascist regimes. This comparison is used to underscore the potential danger Trump poses to democratic values and norms.

💡January 6 attack

The January 6 attack refers to the storming of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. This event is a pivotal point in the script, used to highlight the violent consequences of election denialism and the incitement of political violence. It serves as an example of the real-world implications of Trump's rhetoric and actions, framing them as a direct assault on democracy.

💡Campaign strategy

Campaign strategy is discussed in the context of Biden's approach to criticizing Trump, particularly his decision to publicly and directly attack Trump as a 'loser.' This keyword is important because it reveals the tactical considerations behind political messaging, illustrating how Biden's team believes that targeting Trump's persona and record can effectively undermine his appeal. The script discusses how this strategy is designed to rattle Trump and shift the political narrative.

💡Relentless taunts

Relentless taunts refer to Biden's continuous verbal attacks on Trump, specifically focusing on labeling him a loser and criticizing his presidency. This concept is central to the script as it illustrates the aggressive tone Biden has adopted in his political rhetoric against Trump. The script suggests that these taunts are a strategic effort to provoke Trump, impact his public image, and possibly distract him from his messaging.

💡Undercutting strength

Undercutting strength refers to the strategy of attacking an opponent's perceived advantages or strong points. In the script, this concept is applied to Biden's attacks on Trump, aiming to dismantle Trump's image as a strong and successful leader by highlighting his failures and portraying him as a 'loser.' This approach is significant as it targets the foundational aspects of Trump's appeal to his base, suggesting a deliberate effort to weaken his political standing.

💡Thin-skinned

The term 'thin-skinned' is used to describe Trump's sensitivity to criticism, particularly in the context of Biden's taunts. It is significant because it highlights a vulnerability in Trump's personality, suggesting that despite his public persona of toughness and resilience, he is deeply affected by personal attacks. This insight into Trump's character is used to explain the effectiveness of Biden's strategy of relentless taunting and personal insults.

Highlights

Biden calls Trump a 'loser' to get under his skin

Trump is rattled by Biden's relentless taunts about beating him

Biden has escalated attacks on Trump in recent campaign speeches

Biden's attacks focus on Trump echoing Nazi rhetoric and election denialism

Calling Trump a 'loser' really gets to him the most

People close to Trump say Biden's taunts are having an effect

Biden greeted Trump's 2016 Iowa win by calling him a 'loser'

TYT called Trump a 'loser' in 100 videos before 2016 election

Biden using 'loser' attack on Trump to undercut his image of strength

Calling Trump racist/sexist reinforces his bully image

Showing Trump as insecure loser takes away his power

This strategy of attacking Trump effective for Democrats

Caveat is pro-Democrat reporters pushing the 'rattled' narrative

But crowd reaction shows 'loser' attacks land well

Key is undermining Trump by showing him as weak loser

Transcripts

in America we all count in America we

witness to serve all those who in fact

participate and losers are taught to

concede when they

lose he's a

[Applause]

loser Biden is not the best trash Tucker

and that clip did start just moments

after Biden improvised that Trump was

trying to end the presidency which is

not what Trump was trying to do it's the

one thing he was trying to keep

continuing just democracy I think he

meant to say but he's at least taken

Trump on more harshly now more directly

he's been testing out attack lines at

private events fundraising events and

now just debuting it publicly and

apparently being called a loser is

starting to get under Trump's skin a

trump world source told CNN that former

president Donald Trump is rattled by

President Joe Biden's Relentless taunts

particularly calling Trump a loser who's

only been beaten by Biden

President Biden has been escalating his

attacks for Trump for months at off-

camera campaign events but only began

holding campaign speeches on camera

starting a few weeks ago those attacks

have leaned heavily on Trump's echoing

of Nazi rhetoric and casting his

election denialism and incitement of the

January 6 attack as a threat to

democracy but according to a new

exclusive report by CNN's Edward Isaac D

and Alena TR there's one attack that

really gets to Trump Biden's taunts

about beating Trump Biden greeted

Trump's Iowa caucus victory the smirking

video when she said you know it's kind

of funny all these Republican candidates

in the primary trying to beat Donald

Trump and I'm the only person still to

beat Donald Trump folks and that's no

joke Biden's been hoping Trump is paying

attention and people close to Trump tell

CNN he is I do think he's trying to get

under his skin and I think the smartest

thing it's the smartest thing the Biden

campaign Has Done Yet a person close to

Trump said it rattles him and takes him

off message the Trump campaign dismissed

the strategy and the tuns in a statement

to CNN but if the Trump Insider is to be

believed Biden's Taun are having an

effect on the audience of

one even though I don't think it's

necessarily the best trash talk to say

that you're the only person who's beaten

a guy it means that you're good at

beating him but that he usually does win

side note but still I do like the line

of attack Jen uh well I like it so much

I started it uh eight years ago uh so

look I I mixed on this story because I

love that he's calling him a loser but

uh there is some you know caveats I have

to give you about the reporting in this

story but first how I wonder who called

Donald the loser before let's find

out oh yeah that was tyt's loser Donald

segment we did 100 of those before the

2016 election we did a 100 of them in

the last 100 days before the election

and and so and every time we showed you

a different reason why Donald Trump is a

loser he's lost in every business he's

ever done no it's the best business to

go bankrupt is it I think it's probably

a little bit better to not go bankrupt

okay and he's just blown it in every

deal every relationship everything he's

ever done he is one of the greatest

losers in American history and so when

when we did it of course people are like

that's crash that's too much we have to

be more civil when they go low we have

to go high and then they lost if they

had gone low as I suggested they would

have been in much better shape and

notice Biden says loser he barely can

spit it out but he they told him you

have to say it right and he says and The

Crowd Goes Nuts I told you I told you

and and the reason to attack him that

way is to undercut his strength if you

call him racist sexist Etc one everybody

already knows that to that makes him

look like a strong bully if you show him

that he's thin skinned weak insecure

loser that undercuts his strength so I

love this strategy now so the only

caveat I have is uh the two people

reporting the original repor is Isaac

Edwards do who is the most establishment

Democrat kiss ass reporter in Washington

Tommy Christopher who I like but is

loves the Democratic establishment loves

them so combined they reporting and

re-reporting and they say that you know

that Trump is Ratt by

it it seems a bit

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