‘This is bonkers’: Trump slammed for calling Putin and Kim Jong Un ‘very fine people’
Friday night witnessed Donald Trump taking a nostalgic journey to his roots, where he labeled Kim Jong Un, Putin, and other foreign dictators as “very fine people.
” Amidst remarks in Concord, New Hampshire, Trump’s speech took an unexpected turn as he seemingly confused Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi, pointing fingers at the former presidentially and assigning blame for the events of Jan.
6. In a surprising twist, Trump asserted that Haley is not fit for the presidency, linking her inadequacy to the dictators, calling them “very fine people you have to deal with.”
Reflecting on Trump’s statements, MSNBC personality Mehdi Hasan expressed his incredulity, drawing a parallel between Trump’s characterization of Nazis as ‘very fine people’ in 2017 and now, in 2024, his portrayal of foreign dictators in a similar light. ( 🔗 Toddler, two, is found starved to death next to his dead father, FIVE DAYS after alarm raised to police )
The shocking part is the readiness of almost half of Americans and a significant portion of the GOP to consider him for the presidency again, prompting Hasan to exclaim, “Sheesh.”
David Corn, Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones, delved into the implications of Trump’s claim about Haley, questioning what it says about the person who appointed her. ( 📈 Dad became so frustrated with his baby’s crying that he grabbed the 1-year-old and shook her violently; his wife told police they decided not to seek medical attention, as the baby slowly died, because first responders would ask too many questions and their baby was dead anyways; charged )
He emphasized the absurdity of Trump deeming Putin and Kim as ‘very fine people,’ describing the situation as bonkers.
National Review’s senior editor, Jay Nordlinger, dispelled the notion, stating unequivocally that these dictators are not ‘very fine people’ but murderous tyrants, urging Americans to prevent Trump from reclaiming the presidency.
Authoritarian expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat joined the discourse, highlighting the contradiction in Trump’s characterization of both Communists and Fascists as ‘very fine people,’ while Democrats face his disdain. Her two cents underscored the concerning lack of discernment in Trump’s assessments.
Democrat lawmaker Adam Schiff added his voice, accusing Trump of coddling terroristic nations. He pointed out that Trump openly referred to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un as ‘very fine people,’ leaving no ambiguity about his alliances, which, according to Schiff, are no friends of the United States.
As the nation grapples with these astonishing declarations, the emotional weight of the situation is palpable.
The juxtaposition of ‘very fine people’ with oppressive dictators invokes a range of reactions from disbelief to concern.
The question looms large: Are these statements reflective of a genuine perspective or a calculated political maneuver? (rawstory.com) In a politically mature audience, the emotional impact is heightened, raising concerns about the future political landscape and the possibility of Trump returning to the highest office in the land.
The echoes of past controversies and divisive rhetoric resonate, urging citizens to critically examine the implications of such declarations on the nation’s democratic fabric.
