THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
Trump’s Dangerous New Rants About UFC Violence Should Wake Up Media
Jun 24, 2024
Brian Beutler discusses how Trump's dangerous rhetoric escalates demonization of migrants, calling for media to cover it as a major scandal. Trump's tactics of highlighting crimes by migrants for propaganda, promoting UFC matches between migrants and Americans, and pushing for mass deportations if re-elected are highlighted. The importance of exposing deceptive strategies in political propaganda and providing context in news coverage to counter misleading narratives is emphasized, along with the impact of biased reporting on public opinion towards immigrants.
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Quick takeaways
- Trump's dangerous rhetoric on migrants through UFC matches raises concerns about media's role in highlighting manipulation tactics.
- MAGA's deceptive propaganda using isolated crimes to portray migrants as criminals calls for media scrutiny on framing narratives.
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Trump's Dangerous Rhetoric Towards Migrants
Donald Trump's recent speeches featured dangerous language about migrants, proposing ultimate fighting championship matches between migrants and native-born Americans. He also falsely claimed that other countries are sending criminals into the US. The Washington Post highlighted Trump's escalating dangerous rhetoric and questioned why media coverage does not focus on this aspect more prominently.
