CNN has ignited controversy after airing a montage of Donald Trump’s past remarks, highlighting his most hard-hitting criticisms of Democrats. The network accused the former president of fueling division by branding Democrats as “Marxists, communists and fascists” and calling them “the enemy from within.” Anchors claimed the compilation exposed Trump’s “inflammatory rhetoric” and undermined his repeated claims that liberals are the ones stirring up unrest.
But the move quickly backfired online. Many users defended Trump, posting their own montages of left-wing figures making equally heated comments. One viewer argued:
“Trump calls them Marxist or socialist, which many proudly label themselves. He isn’t personally attacking voters, while Democrats and media figures often disparage millions of Republican supporters.”
Another noted the double standard:
“Trump criticizes politicians, not everyday citizens. Meanwhile, even a sitting president once called half the country ‘fascists.’ That’s not the same thing.”
The debate intensified after prosecutors revealed shocking details about the tragic killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. His accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, reportedly leaned left politically despite initial speculation he was a MAGA supporter. Court filings quoted Robinson telling his partner: “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”
The fallout soon reached Hollywood. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash after telling viewers conservatives were “desperately trying to spin” Robinson’s motives. ABC then announced his show would be suspended indefinitely. Trump seized on the development during a press conference in London with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying:
“Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t talented, he had bad ratings, and he said a horrible thing about Charlie Kirk, a great gentleman.”
Democrat Senate leader Chuck Schumer added fuel to the debate when he called Kimmel’s suspension “one of the greatest threats to free speech in America.” Critics quickly pointed out the irony, given Kirk was killed while exercising his free speech at a campus debate.
Pressed further on MSNBC, Schumer admitted both sides must take responsibility for escalating rhetoric:
“Violence is too frequent in America left, right, or center. We must all condemn it. Violence like this undermines democracy at its very core.”
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