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Donald Trump issues statement on Trump University case
After doubling down on his racist remarks, then doubling down again, and then berating members of his own staff for trying to make the official campaign message one of non-discussion, Trump has apparently seen the light. Well...it's either that or he got a call from the RNC chair that begged him to issue a statement and to stop talking about the case.
In a statement released just a few hours ago, and you can read the full statement here, Trump started his non-apology by saying,
Setting aside the fact that it is unfortunate that Trump has apparently still not realized that claiming this judge is inherently biased because "He's Mexican. I am building a wall between here and Mexico" IS a categorical attack against people of Mexican Heritage, Trump goes on to spend a lengthy amount of the statement discussing the merits of the case because...ya know...that's relevant to his racist criticism of the judge, Trump eventually noted,
A brief point to be made here that Trump is the one who raised the question of the Judge's Impartiality by going out of his way during a May 27 rally in San Diego.
And finally concluded by saying,
So remember Trump supporters, the marching orders are now one of "non-discussion" and claiming that his comments were "misconstrued." Please adjust accordingly.
After doubling down on his racist remarks, then doubling down again, and then berating members of his own staff for trying to make the official campaign message one of non-discussion, Trump has apparently seen the light. Well...it's either that or he got a call from the RNC chair that begged him to issue a statement and to stop talking about the case.
In a statement released just a few hours ago, and you can read the full statement here, Trump started his non-apology by saying,
It is unfortunate that my comments have been misconstrued as a categorical attack against people of Mexican heritage. I am friends with and employ thousands of people of Mexican and Hispanic descent. The American justice system relies on fair and impartial judges. All judges should be held to that standard. I do not feel that one’s heritage makes them incapable of being impartial, but, based on the rulings that I have received in the Trump University civil case, I feel justified in questioning whether I am receiving a fair trial.
Setting aside the fact that it is unfortunate that Trump has apparently still not realized that claiming this judge is inherently biased because "He's Mexican. I am building a wall between here and Mexico" IS a categorical attack against people of Mexican Heritage, Trump goes on to spend a lengthy amount of the statement discussing the merits of the case because...ya know...that's relevant to his racist criticism of the judge, Trump eventually noted,
Due to what I believe are unfair and mistaken rulings in this case and the Judge’s reported associations with certain professional organizations, questions were raised regarding the Obama appointed Judge’s impartiality. It is a fair question. I hope it is not the case.
A brief point to be made here that Trump is the one who raised the question of the Judge's Impartiality by going out of his way during a May 27 rally in San Diego.
And finally concluded by saying,
While this lawsuit should have been dismissed, it is now scheduled for trial in November. I do not intend to comment on this matter any further.
So remember Trump supporters, the marching orders are now one of "non-discussion" and claiming that his comments were "misconstrued." Please adjust accordingly.
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