Claire McCaskill: 'What Trump said over the weekend deserves a headline'
Summary
TLDRIn a discussion on 'Morning Joe,' panelists express concern over Donald Trump's recent controversial statements, including his remarks about women and his handling of the January 6th rioters. They criticize the media for normalizing his behavior and emphasize the danger of false moral equivalencies. The conversation also touches on the importance of upholding democratic values, drawing parallels with the current political climate in Venezuela, where an election loss has led to violence and the jailing of dissenters.
Takeaways
- 🎙️ The transcript discusses the inappropriate behavior of a famous individual, suggesting a lack of boundaries when interacting with others.
- 🗣️ There is a reference to a 2005 incident where Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic admitting to inappropriate actions.
- 🔊 The conversation highlights the reactions of various political figures, including Nikki Haley, to Trump's comments and behavior.
- 📰 The script criticizes the media for creating a false moral equivalence between the actions of Trump and those of his opponents.
- 👥 It mentions the opinions of several former Trump administration officials who have spoken out against him, calling into question his fitness for office.
- 🏛️ The script emphasizes the importance of the Constitution and the rule of law, suggesting that Trump has shown contempt for these principles.
- 🌎 The discussion includes a comparison to the political situation in Venezuela, warning about the potential for similar power grabs and disregard for democracy.
- 📈 The script suggests that the mainstream media's coverage of the election is not giving due weight to the seriousness of Trump's actions and statements.
- 🚫 There is a call for the NFL to intervene in how the Chiefs' offensive line is treated by referees, suggesting a bias or lack of fairness.
- 🏡 The conversation also touches on the personal impact of political events, as seen through the reactions of individuals like Mika Brzezinski.
Q & A
What is the main concern expressed by the speaker about Donald Trump's behavior?
-The main concern expressed is that Donald Trump's behavior, as described in the script, undermines American democracy and that he is seen as a threat to democratic institutions by many, including former associates and officials.
What incident from 2005 is referred to in the script?
-The script refers to an incident from 2005 where Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic admitting to inappropriate behavior towards women without their consent.
Who are some of the individuals mentioned in the script that have criticized Donald Trump?
-The script mentions several individuals who have criticized Donald Trump, including his former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, his longest-serving Chief of Staff John Kelly, former Attorney General Bill Barr, Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of Defense James Mattis, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley.
What is the context of the discussion about the Chiefs and the NFL?
-The discussion about the Chiefs and the NFL is used as a metaphor to criticize the leniency shown towards Donald Trump's behavior, suggesting that just as the Chiefs' offensive line is allowed to hold excessively, Trump is given undue leeway in his actions.
What is the significance of the mention of January 6th in the script?
-The mention of January 6th refers to the attack on the U.S. Capitol, which is a significant event discussed in the script to highlight the divisive nature of Trump's rhetoric and actions.
Why does the speaker mention the situation in Venezuela?
-The speaker mentions the situation in Venezuela to draw parallels with the potential for democratic erosion and the refusal to accept election results, warning about the dangers of such behavior.
What is the speaker's opinion on the mainstream media's coverage of Donald Trump?
-The speaker expresses discouragement with the mainstream media's coverage of Donald Trump, suggesting that the media should be more critical and not normalize his behavior.
What does the speaker imply about the role of business leaders on Wall Street regarding the situation?
-The speaker implies that some business leaders on Wall Street are supporting a candidate who disregards the constitution and the rule of law, which the speaker finds concerning.
Who is Nikki Haley and what is her relevance in the script?
-Nikki Haley is a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina. In the script, she is mentioned as someone who has spoken out against Donald Trump's actions and is aware of the potential consequences of disregarding democratic norms.
What is the significance of the speaker's mention of false moral equivalency?
-The speaker mentions false moral equivalency to criticize the media's tendency to present both sides of the political spectrum as equally valid, despite the speaker's belief that Trump's actions are more egregious and undermine democracy.
Outlines
🗣️ Controversial Remarks on Trump's Behavior
The paragraph discusses a controversial 2005 recording of Donald Trump where he admits to inappropriate behavior with women, suggesting that his celebrity status allows him to act without consequences. It also includes reactions from various political figures, including Nikki Haley, who criticized Trump's comments. The conversation highlights the stark differences in opinions on Trump's character and actions, with some guests on the show arguing that the media should not normalize his behavior and should give more attention to his controversial statements, especially in light of the upcoming presidential debate.
🚨 Alarming Parallels with Venezuela's Political Crisis
This paragraph delves into the political turmoil in Venezuela, drawing parallels with the situation in the United States. It discusses the refusal of a Venezuelan presidential candidate to accept defeat and the subsequent crackdown on dissent, including the jailing of 2,000 people. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the rule of law and the constitution, warning against the potential for similar scenarios in the U.S. if these principles are not upheld. The paragraph also touches on the role of business leaders and the media in shaping political discourse and the potential consequences of ignoring or normalizing dangerous political behavior.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡ImpRACTICALITY
💡ATTRACTION
💡STAR
💡OUTRAGEOUS
💡FALSE MORAL EQUIVALENCY
💡DEMOCRACY
💡RIOTERS
💡PATRIOTS
💡NARCISSIST
💡HEADLINE
💡VENEZUELA
Highlights
Discussion of the impracticality of a famous person's actions in public spaces, such as a plane.
Musing on the chances of a spontaneous romantic encounter on a plane.
Reflection on the automatic attraction to beauty and the metaphor of a magnet.
Commentary on the privileges that come with being a star, suggesting a sense of entitlement.
A critique of Donald Trump's past comments about his behavior towards women.
Nikki Haley's response to Trump's comments and the ensuing discussion.
Introduction of panelists on 'Morning Joe' and their reactions to current events.
Discussion of the Kansas City Chiefs and NFL officiating controversies.
Critique of the media's false moral equivalency in covering political campaigns.
Quotes from Trump's former associates expressing concerns about his presidency.
Concerns about Trump's divisive rhetoric and its impact on American democracy.
Remarks on the upcoming presidential debate and Trump's pre-debate rhetoric.
Analysis of Trump's comments on violence, deportations, and the January 6th rioters.
Criticism of the mainstream media's coverage of Trump's actions and statements.
Comparison of the current political climate to the situation in Venezuela.
Discussion on the potential consequences of disregarding the Constitution and rule of law.
Urgent call for the media to reflect on their role in covering the election and its implications.
Transcripts
>>> THINK OF THE IMPRACTICALITY
>>> THINK OF THE IMPRACTICALITY
OF THIS.
I'M FAMOUS.
I'M IN A PLANE.
PEOPLE ARE COMING INTO THE
PLANE.
AND I'M LOOKING AT A WOMAN AND I
GRAB HER AND I START KISSING HER
AND MAKING OUT WITH HER.
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF THAT
HAPPENING?
>> YOU KNOW, I'M AUTOMATICALLY
ATTRACTED TO BEAUTIFUL WOMAN.
IT'S LIKE A MAGNET.
I DON'T KNOW.
WHEN YOU'RE A STAR, THEY LET YOU
DO IT.
YOU CAN DO ANYTHING.
>> YEAH, ON FRIDAY, DONALD TRUMP
SUGGESTED NO ONE COULD BELIEVE
HE WOULD JUST START KISSING A
WOMAN.
BACK IN 2005, HE ADMITTED TO
DOING EXACTLY THAT WHILE NOT
KNOWING HIS MIC WAS ON, SPEAKING
SERIOUSLY TO SOMEBODY.
I'M GLAD NIKKI HALEY SPOKE OUT.
WE'RE ABOUT TO PLAY HER COMMENTS
ABOUT TRUMP AND WOMEN.
>> YOU'RE BEING SARCASTIC.
>> SHE'LL SAY THE RIGHT THING.
>> NO, SHE WON'T.
>>> WELCOME BACK TO "MORNING
JOE."
IT IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th.
AL SHARPTON, JOHN HEILEMANN, AND
JONATHAN LEMIRE ARE STILL WITH
US.
JOINING US, WE HAVE FORMER U.S.
SENATOR CLAIRE McCASKILL WITH US
THIS MORNING.
>> MIKA, IT'S INTERESTING.
>> LUCKY US.
>> LUCKY US.
LUCKY CHIEFS.
YOU KNOW --
>> LUCKY?
>> YEAH, EXACTLY.
WELL, I MEAN, NOT LUCKY.
>> BY A TOE.
>> IT WAS A TOE.
>> LET'S JUST SAY THEY'RE VERY
FORTUNATE THAT THE REFS LET
THEIR OFFENSIVE LINE HOLD AS
MUCH AS THEY DO IN EVERY SINGLE
GAME.
WE'LL GET TO THAT IN A SECOND.
>> PLEASE.
>> LET'S TALK ABOUT DONALD TRUMP
FIRST.
AT SOME POINT, THE NFL HAS TO
STEP IN AND TELL THE REFS, YOU
CAN'T LET THE CHIEFS' OFFENSIVE
LINEMEN ACTUALLY TACKLE NICK
BOSA IN THE SUPER BOWL AND
EVERYBODY ELSE IN THE GAMES THAT
FOLLOW.
ANYWAY, YOU KNOW, MIKA, OFF THE
TOP, WE WERE TALKING ABOUT ALL
THE OUTRAGEOUS THINGS THAT
DONALD TRUMP IS SAYING THIS
WEEKEND.
>> RIGHT.
>> I'VE READ A NEWSLETTER THIS
MORNING, READ OTHER THINGS WHERE
THEY'RE GOING, OH, THIS IS WHAT
THE LIBERALS ARE SAYING.
>> RIGHT.
>> THIS GOES TO THE WHOLE FALSE
EQUIVALENCY, THE FALSE MORAL
EQUIVALENCY.
EVERYBODY IS SO DESPERATE TO
MAKE THIS A NORMAL PRESIDENTIAL
CAMPAIGN INSTEAD OF A CAMPAIGN
BETWEEN SOMEBODY WHO UNDERMINES,
WANTS TO UNDERMINE AMERICAN
DEMOCRACY AND ANOTHER CANDIDATE
WHO DOESN'T.
CAN I GIVE YOU A COUPLE QUOTES?
>> YES.
>> WOULDN'T CALL THEM
OUTRAGEOUS.
I'D CALL THEM DAMENGEROUS THREAT
>> THIS NEWSLETTER THIS MORNING
THAT I WAS READING SAID, YOU
KNOW, ONE SIDE, DEMOCRATS TALK
ABOUT JANUARY 6th AND THE RIOTS
AND ALL THIS OTHER STUFF.
THEY'RE LED BY THESE LEFT
WINGERS, RIGHT?
>> NO.
>> HERE ARE THE LEFT WINGERS
THAT HAVE BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT
THIS, JUST SO YOU KNOW.
WHEN YOU'RE BEING LIED TO AND
THERE IS THIS FALSE MORAL
EQUIVALENCY, WE KNOW WHERE
PEOPLE STAND.
DONALD TRUMP'S DEFENSE SECRETARY
MARK ESPER CALLED DONALD TRUMP A
THREAT TO DEMOCRACY.
JOHN KELLY, HIS LONGEST SERVING
CHIEF OF STAFF, SAID DONALD
TRUMP HAD NOTHING BUT CONTEMPT
FOR OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS,
THE CONSTITUTION, AND THE RULE
OF LAW.
EVEN BILL BARR CALLED DONALD
TRUMP A CONSTANT NARCISSIST.
DONALD TRUMP'S OWN VICE
PRESIDENT SAID THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE DESERVE TO KNOW THAT
PRESIDENT TRUMP ASKED ME TO PUT
HIM OVER MY OATH TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED
STATES.
ANYONE WHO PUTS HIMSELF OVER THE
CONSTITUTION SHOULD NEVER BE THE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
HIS FIRST SECRETARY OF DEFENSE,
JAMES "MAD DOG" MATTIS, "DONALD
TRUMP IS THE FIRST PRESIDENT IN
MY LIFETIME WHO DOES NOT TRY TO
UNITE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
HE TRIES TO DIVIDE THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE."
HIS CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS
OF STAFF, RETIRED GENERAL MARK
MILLEY SAID, "WE DO NOT TAKE AN
OATH TO A WANT-TO-BE DICTATOR.
YOU TAKE AN OATH TO THE
CONSTITUTION.
AND WE TAKE AN OATH TO THE IDEA
THAT IT'S AMERICA AND WE'RE
WILLING TO DIE FOR IT."
NIKKI HALEY, WHO AT ONE TIME,
NOT NOW, BUT AT ONE TIME SAID,
"A TERRIBLE THING HAPPENED ON
JANUARY 6th, AND HE CALLED IT A
BEAUTIFUL DAY."
CHRIS CHRISTIE SAID HE WAS JUST
OUT FOR HIMSELF.
HIS SECOND NATIONAL SECURITY
ADVISER, H RRKS.R. McMASTER SAID
WHEN HE SAW THE ABSENCE OF
LEADERSHIP AND WHAT THAT CAN DO
TO OUR COUNTRY.
JOHN BOLTON, ANOTHER NATIONAL
SECURITY ADVISER, SAID, "FOREIGN
LEADERS THINK HE IS A LAUGHING
FOOL."
AND I COULD GO ON AND ON.
ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI, A FORMER
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, "HE IS
THE DOMESTIC TERRORIST OF THE
21st CENTURY."
AGAIN, GO ON.
ELAINE CHAO QUIT AFTER JANUARY
6th.
AT A PARTICULAR POINT OF EVENTS,
IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTINUE
GIVEN MY PERSONAL VALUES AND MY
PHILOSOPHY.
SO, CLAIRE McCASKILL, WE'VE BEEN
TALKING ABOUT -- AND, YOU KNOW,
I THINK WE NEED TO DO THIS ON
THE MONDAY BEFORE.
WE DIDN'T PLAN TO DO THIS
BECAUSE THE DEBATE WAS ON
WEDNESDAY.
WE NEED TO DO IT BECAUSE WHEN
YOU SEE DONALD TRUMP GOING OUT
ALL WEEKEND --
>> IT'S TOMORROW.
>> TOMORROW, I MEAN.
GOING OUT ALL WEEKEND -- I'M
REALLY FOCUSED ON IT.
THE RED SOX LOST TO THE WHITE
SOX YESTERDAY.
HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BE?
ANYWAY, YOU LOOK AT WHAT DONALD
TRUMP IS DOING ON THE EVE OF THE
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
TALKING ABOUT VIOLENCE.
TALKING ABOUT BLOODY
DEPORTATIONS.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE
DEPORTATIONS, AND THEY'RE GOING
TO BE BLOODY.
TALKING ABOUT THE JANUARY 6th
RIOTERS AS PATRIOTS, SAYING THAT
HE IS GOING TO GET THEM OUT OF
JAIL.
MOCKING, ONCE AGAIN, NANCY
PELOSI'S HUSBAND GETTING HIS
HEAD SMASHED IN BY SOMEBODY THAT
WAS SPOUTING TRUMP TALKING
POINTS.
WE COULD GO DOWN THE LIST.
BUT HE IS DOING THAT RIGHT NOW.
THIS WHOLE IDEA THAT WE SEE IN
THE MEDIA, WELL, THE LEFT WING
SAYS THIS.
YOU KNOW, THE RIGHT WING SAYS
THAT.
THE FALSE MORAL EQUIVALENCIES, I
THINK, ARE REALLY LAID LOW, THAT
THIS IS A RIGHT WING AND LEFT
WING THING.
YOU SEE DICK CHENEY, LIZ CHENEY,
AND ALL THESE GENERALS THAT
WORKED FOR DONALD TRUMP SAYING
THE MAN IS UNFIT TO BE BE
PRESIDENT.
>> I AM A LITTLE DISCOURAGED AS
HOW THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA IS
COVERING THE RACE, AS YOU ARE,
JOE.
LISTEN, WHAT HE SAID OVER THE
WEEKEND DESERVES A HEADLINE THIS
MORNING.
IT DESERVE ASVRVES A HEADLINE.
IT'D GET A HEADLINE IF KAMALA
HARRIS SAID STUFF LIKE THAT.
>> THAT'S FOR SURE.
>> IT'D BE A BIG HEADLINE.
IT WOULD BE A SHOCKING GOMT INGI
DEVELOPMENT.
BUT BECAUSE WE'RE USED TO HIM
BEHAVING LIKE A JERK AND, YOU
KNOW, A SICK NARCISSIST, IT IS
ALMOST LIKE EVERYBODY -- AND I'M
TALKING TO THE EDITORS HERE AND
THE HEADLINE WRITERS.
THE EDITORS AND THE HEADLINE
WRITERS NED TO, ERSRS NEED TO, Y
GRIP HERE, AND REALLY HAVE A GUT
CHECK ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT THEY
ARE WRITING THIS STUFF AND
PARTICULARLY WRITING HEADLINES
IN A WAY THAT IS REFLECTING
WHAT'S GOING ON.
I HAVE TO TELL YA, I HAVE TO
POINT OUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN
VENEZUELA.
MOST AMERICANS DON'T UNDERSTAND
HOW EASILY THIS COULD HAPPEN.
LOOK WHAT'S GOING ON IN
VENEZUELA.
YOU HAD A GUY RUN FOR PRESIDENT
WHO LOST BY HUGE MARGINS.
WON'T RELEASE THE RESULTS AND
NOW JAILED 2,000 PEOPLE WHO HAD
THE NERVE TO SPEAK OUT FOR THE
ELECTION RESULT THEY VOTED FOR.
NOW, THE PERSON WHO IS ON THE
BALLOT HAS FLED THE COUNTRY.
THEY GOT ON A PLANE AND WENT TO
SPAIN THIS WEEKEND.
THIS GUY IS GOING TO HOLD ON TO
POWER EVEN THOUGH HE LOST THE
ELECTION BY A LANDSLIDE.
BY FORCE, BY VIOLENCE, BY
JAILING PEOPLE.
THERE'S TOO MANY PEOPLE,
ESPECIALLY THE BUSINESS LEADERS
ON WALL STREET THAT ARE FOR THIS
GUY, NIKKI HALEY, SHE KNOWS WHAT
CAN HAPPEN IN COUNTRIES WHEN
SOMEONE DECIDES THE CONSTITUTION
AND RULE OF LAW DOESN'T APPLY TO
THEM.
THIS IS A REALLY SCARY MOMENT.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOOK AND
SEE WHAT'S GOING ON IN ANOTHER
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