Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and other commentators argue that the mainstream media's calls for Trump to tone down his rhetoric are disingenuous and ignore their own responsibility for inciting violence. They cite the second assassination attempt on Trump's life as evidence of this, highlighting the Democrats' failure to hold anyone accountable after the first attempt.
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and his panel discuss the second apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump's life. The panel suggests that the mainstream media's calls for Trump to lower the rhetoric are disingenuous and ignore their own role in fueling division and violence.
"The only person the Dems 86'd after a near-death experience was Joe Biden," said Gutfeld. "It's clear no one's in charge, and that's the real reason another rifle could be pointed at Trump."
Trump Escapes Second Assassination Attempt: Media Points Fingers at Trump's Rhetoric
Gutfeld argues that the media's insincere calls to lower the rhetoric have disappeared, and that Trump is once again being portrayed as the devil incarnate. "Aside from that, not a bad guy," Gutfeld quipped.
"So what does the media do now? Insist we lower the temperature again?" Gutfeld asked. "Of course, the media's idea of toning down the rhetoric is shutting up Trump."
Trump Escapes Second Assassination Attempt: Media Points Fingers at Trump's Rhetoric
Gutfeld pointed to MSNBC anchor Alex Witt's comments as an example of the media's double standard. Witt suggested that Trump's rhetoric could have caused the second assassination attempt, despite not having any evidence to support this claim.
"Weird," said Gutfeld. "If she's not sure it even happened, then how could she know Trump caused it?"
Trump Escapes Second Assassination Attempt: Media Points Fingers at Trump's Rhetoric
Gutfeld also criticized NBC anchor Lester Holt for insinuating that Trump's words about Haitian immigrants made him deserve to be shot. "Is it me or is Les basically saying Trump asked for it?" Gutfeld said.
"For the Dems, Trump's words are the mini skirt and heels of rhetoric," Gutfeld continued. "You go out like that, you deserve to get assaulted."
Trump Escapes Second Assassination Attempt: Media Points Fingers at Trump's Rhetoric
Gutfeld and his panel argue that the mainstream media's rhetoric about Trump has created a climate of violence and hatred. They warn that this rhetoric will only lead to more division and conflict.
"With the polls dead even and nothing else working, the left has realized they're out of options," Gutfeld said. "Trump could actually win this thing. So all bets are apparently off."
Trump Escapes Second Assassination Attempt: Media Points Fingers at Trump's Rhetoric
Gutfeld and his panel conclude by emphasizing the need for both sides of the political spectrum to lower the rhetoric and work towards unity. They argue that the only way to prevent future violence is to stop the hate speech and division that has become so prevalent in our society.
