CNN’s Don Lemon called out Donald Trump’s supporters on Thursday for continuing to defend the president despite his “bigoted behavior”
Oh dear, cry me a river already!
CNN’s Don Lemon called out Donald Trump’s supporters on Thursday for continuing to defend the president despite his “bigoted behavior.”
“How many examples do you need of this?” Lemon asked, hours after the president reportedly used the word “shithole” to describe Haiti and African countries. “But he is a racist.”
The following day, Trump claimed on Twitter that he hadn’t used those specific words, but Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) ― who was in the room at the time ― swiftly contradicted him, saying that the president had in fact “said these hate-filled things and he said them repeatedly.”
The language used by me at the DACA meeting was tough, but this was not the language used. What was really tough was the outlandish proposal made – a big setback for DACA!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2018
Never said anything derogatory about Haitians other than Haiti is, obviously, a very poor and troubled country. Never said “take them out.” Made up by Dems. I have a wonderful relationship with Haitians. Probably should record future meetings – unfortunately, no trust!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2018
Lemon blasted those who’ve attacked the president’s critics for pointing out his racist behavior.
“You know what you can go do?” Lemon asked.
.@donlemon on President Trump: “He is a racist … but it’s more important to be strategic than outraged” https://t.co/YhQrjiIOKr
— CNN (@CNN) January 12, 2018
He paused for a moment.
“I can’t say that,” Lemon said. “But you can go read a book, a history book. Because you might learn that some of the people from those shithole countries were slaves who were brought here by force to help build this country, and then start your learning process from there.”
Lemon also called on Trump supporters to do some self-examination.
“What does it say about you that no matter what ― no matter what ― you continue to make excuses for this man, for his vile behavior?” he asked.
Oh give me a break! I did my self-examination in 2016. And I assure you Don Lemon I am not a racist. Just because someone calls a country a shithole does not make you a racist.
He’s exhausting and I don’t mean the President.
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