Gina Raimondo, who serves as Secretary of Commerce and a surrogate for Vice President Harris, has sparked controversy with her bold statement during a recent interview. Raimondo urged for the "extinguishment" of former President Trump from the political sphere, a remark that has garnered attention and drawn reactions from both sides of the political divide.
In an interview with MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce and a close ally of Vice President Kamala Harris, made a startling declaration calling for the "extinguishment" of former President Donald Trump from American politics. Raimondo's comments came in response to Trump's self-proclaimed status as a "protector" of women at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier this week.
Raimondo expressed her outrage at Trump's remarks, stating that they were not only factually inaccurate but also "blood-curdling" and belittling to women. She emphasized that women are aware of Trump's true sentiments toward them, and that his claim to be their protector is nothing more than a lie.
Secretary of Commerce Calls for Trump's Termination from Politics
"How did we get here? Let's extinguish him for good," Raimondo declared. "We have an answer, we have a remarkably talented candidate who is sincere, pragmatic, open. Let's just get it done."
Raimondo's use of the term "extinguish" raised eyebrows, and host Mika Brzezinski sought clarification. Raimondo specified that she meant voting Trump out of office and permanently banishing him from American politics.
Secretary of Commerce Calls for Trump's Termination from Politics
Trump has attributed the recent assassination attempt against him to the inflammatory rhetoric of Democrats, claiming that the suspect "acted" on their "highly inflammatory language." However, Democrats have placed the blame squarely on Trump, accusing him of elevating tensions and posing a threat to democracy, especially in light of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Trump's campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, responded swiftly to Raimondo's comments, branding her words as "sick and twisted" and insinuating that she had effectively advertised a bounty on Trump's life. Cheung likened Raimondo to the Iranian terrorists who plotted to assassinate the former president.
Secretary of Commerce Calls for Trump's Termination from Politics
The suspect in the second foiled assassination attempt against Trump, Ryan Wesley Routh, has been linked to Democratic candidates and causes, supporting their views and echoing their concerns about the state of democracy.
The Department of Commerce has yet to issue a statement regarding Raimondo's controversial remarks. As the political divide deepens, Raimondo's call for Trump's "extinguishment" has ignited a heated debate, highlighting the growing animosity and polarization within American politics.
Secretary of Commerce Calls for Trump's Termination from Politics
