Trump chastises Black reporter for ‘rude’ opening question
Summary
TLDRIn this exchange, the interviewer challenges the former president on his controversial statements, including false claims about political rivals and offensive rhetoric directed at Black individuals and journalists. The interviewer questions why Black voters should trust him for another term. The former president defends his record, citing his contributions to employment, Opportunity Zones, and support for historically Black colleges. He criticizes the tone of the question as rude and emphasizes that he has done more for the Black population than any other president since Abraham Lincoln.
Takeaways
- 🐘 The interviewer addresses controversial statements and actions made by the president regarding race and minority groups.
- ❌ The president is accused of spreading false claims about the birthplaces of rivals like Nikki Haley and Barack Obama.
- 🗣️ He has told congresswomen of color, who are U.S. citizens, to 'go back' to their countries.
- 🐾 The president has used offensive terms like 'animal' and 'rabbit' to describe black district attorneys.
- 📺 He has attacked black journalists, calling their questions 'stupid and racist.'
- 🍽️ The president hosted white supremacists at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
- 🤔 The interviewer questions why black voters should trust him, given his rhetoric and actions.
- 💼 The president responds by highlighting his contributions to the black community, such as Opportunity Zones and funding for historically black colleges.
- 📜 He claims to be the best president for the black population since Abraham Lincoln.
- ⏰ The president expresses frustration with the hostile tone of the interview and the technical delays before the conversation began.
Q & A
What was the first question asked in the transcript?
-The first question addressed the concerns about the President's past controversial statements and actions, particularly those involving race, and why black voters should trust him for another term.
What false claims were mentioned in the opening question to the President?
-The interviewer mentioned that the President had made false claims about Nikki Haley and Barack Obama not being born in the United States, which is untrue.
What specific language and behavior was the President questioned about?
-The President was questioned about his use of derogatory terms, such as 'animal' and 'rabid' to describe black district attorneys, telling congresswomen of color to 'go back' to where they came from, attacking black journalists, and having dinner with white supremacists.
How did the President initially respond to the question?
-The President expressed frustration with the tone of the question, calling it a 'horrible' and 'rude' introduction, and accused the interviewer of being part of a 'fake news network.'
What accomplishments did the President mention in defense of his record with the black community?
-The President highlighted several accomplishments, including lowering black unemployment, creating Opportunity Zones with Senator Tim Scott, and providing long-term financing to historically black colleges and universities.
What was the President's reaction to being questioned about his rhetoric?
-The President called the question 'nasty' and a 'disgrace,' stating that he has done a lot for the black community and that he was the best President for black Americans since Abraham Lincoln.
How did the President respond to a comparison to President Johnson and the Voting Rights Act?
-The President did not directly respond to the comparison but reiterated that he has been the best President for the black population since Abraham Lincoln.
What issue did the President raise about the invitation to the event?
-The President mentioned that he was invited under false pretenses, believing his opponent would be present, and expressed disappointment that they were not, accusing the organizers of misleading him.
How did the President criticize the event's organization?
-The President criticized the event for technical issues that caused a delay and expressed frustration with the organizers being late due to equipment problems, stating that he had too much respect for the audience to be late himself.
What was the President's overall tone during the interview?
-The President's tone was defensive and frustrated. He repeatedly criticized the interviewer’s approach, labeled the question as hostile, and focused on his achievements rather than directly addressing the concerns raised.
Outlines
🗣️ Confronting Controversial Remarks
The interviewer starts by addressing various controversial remarks made by the President. These include pushing false claims about the birthplaces of Nikki Haley and Barack Obama, telling congresswomen of color to 'go back' to their countries, using derogatory language like 'animal' and 'rabbit' to describe Black district attorneys, attacking Black journalists, and dining with white supremacists. The interviewer asks why Black voters should trust him after such rhetoric.
😡 President’s Defensive Reaction
The President responds angrily to the question, expressing frustration over the way it was posed. He criticizes the interviewer for the 'horrible manner' of questioning, labeling it as the worst first question he has ever received. He accuses the interviewer of being disrespectful by not greeting him and labels their network as 'fake news.' He emphasizes that he came with good intentions and points out his efforts to help the Black community, including employment and Opportunity Zones.
📚 Highlighting Achievements for the Black Community
The President lists various accomplishments he believes benefit the Black community, such as his work on Opportunity Zones with Senator Tim Scott and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He claims that HBCUs were financially struggling, but his administration provided long-term financing. He also finds the interviewer’s tone rude and questions why the interview was set up under false pretenses, with his opponent not showing up as expected.
⏰ Frustration with Delays and False Expectations
The President continues by criticizing the interview setup, accusing the hosts of lying about his opponent attending. He points out that despite the arrangement, the other participant chose to attend via Zoom, which was discouraged for him. Additionally, he complains about the interviewer being 30 minutes late due to technical difficulties and claims he respects the interviewer too much to be late himself.
🤨 Deflecting the Question and Praising Himself
When the interviewer tries to bring the conversation back to the original question about his rhetoric, the President labels it a 'nasty question' but reiterates his claim of being the best president for Black Americans since Abraham Lincoln. He dismisses comparisons to President Johnson, who signed the Voting Rights Act, and criticizes the interviewer's hostile tone, framing it as disrespectful.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡False claims
💡Rhetoric
💡Black voters
💡Opportunity Zones
💡Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)
💡Voting Rights Act
💡Hostile introduction
💡White supremacists
💡Dinner at Mar-a-Lago
💡Abraham Lincoln
Highlights
The interviewer immediately addresses controversial remarks made by the President, particularly those related to false claims about political rivals and racially charged comments.
The President defends his record, stating that he has done a lot for the Black population, including employment and Opportunity Zones.
The interviewer raises concerns about the President’s past rhetoric, such as telling congresswomen of color to 'go back to where they came from.'
The President expresses frustration at the tone of the initial question, calling it a 'horrible manner' and a 'rude introduction.'
The President emphasizes his work on Opportunity Zones with Senator Tim Scott, which he claims as a significant contribution to Black workers and entrepreneurs.
The President mentions his role in saving historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by providing them with long-term financing.
The interviewer presses the President on his rhetoric and why Black voters should trust him with another four years.
The President claims to have been the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln.
The interviewer questions if the President believes he has done more for Black Americans than President Johnson, who signed the Voting Rights Act.
The President repeatedly criticizes the interviewer for the 'hostile' tone of the conversation, particularly noting technical delays that made the interview start late.
The President accuses the interviewer of inviting him under false pretenses, stating that he was told his opponent would be present.
The President points out that he was told his opponent would be attending in person, but that they instead opted to join via Zoom.
The President defends his use of the term 'animal' or 'rabid,' not directly addressing the specific accusations of racially charged language.
The President highlights his belief that the media, particularly ABC, is 'fake news,' and claims they are disrespectful to him.
The President ends by reiterating that he has answered the question and emphasizes his accomplishments for the Black community, while also criticizing the format and execution of the interview.
Transcripts
-Mr. President,
we so appreciate you giving us an hour of your time.
I want to start by addressing the elephant in the room, sir.
A lot of people did not think it was appropriate
for you to be here today.
You have pushed false claims about some of your rivals,
from Nikki Haley to former President Barack Obama,
saying that they were not born in the United States,
which is not true.
You have told four congresswomen of color
who were American citizens to go back to where they came from.
You have used words like animal and rabbit
to describe black district attorneys.
You've attacked black journalists,
calling them a loser, saying the questions
that they ask are, "...stupid and racist."
You've had dinner with the white supremacists
at your Mar-a-Lago resort.
So my question, sir,
now that you are asking black supporters to vote for you,
why should black voters trust you
after you have used language like that?
-Well, first of all,
I don't think I've ever been asked a question
so in such a horrible manner.
A first question. You don't even say hello.
How are you? Are you with ABC?
Because I think they're a fake news network,
a terrible network,
and I think it's disgraceful that I came here in good spirit.
I love the black population of this country.
I've done so much for the black population of this country
including employment,
including Opportunity Zones
with Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina,
which is one of the greatest programs ever for black workers
and black entrepreneurs.
I've done so much and, you know, and I say this.
Historically black colleges and universities were out of money.
They were stone cold broke, and I saved them,
and I gave them long-term financing,
and nobody else was doing it.
I think it's a very rude introduction.
I don't know exactly why you would do something like that.
And let me go a step further.
I was invited here and I was told my opponent,
whether it was Biden or Kamala,
I was told my opponent was going to be here.
It turned out my opponent isn't here.
You invited me under false pretense, and then you said,
you can't do it with Zoom.
Well, you know where's Zoom.
She's going to do it with Zoom and she's not coming.
And then you are half an hour late.
Just so we understand.
I have too much respect for you to be late.
They couldn't get their equipment working
or something was wrong.
-Mr. President, I would love if you could answer the question...
-I think it's a very nasty question.
-...on your rhetoric and why you believe that black voters
should trust you with another 4 years.
-I have answered the question.
I have been the best president for the black population
since Abraham Lincoln.
That's my answer.
-Better than President Johnson,
who signed the Voting Rights Act?
-And for you to start off a question and answer period,
especially when you're 35 minutes late
because you couldn't get your equipment to work in
such a hostile manner, I think it's a disgrace.
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