Biden-Harris Campaign Ad Targets Trump with Misleading Claims
Ad Released Ahead of Trump's Bronx Rally
The Biden-Harris Campaign launched a controversial ad on Thursday, attacking Donald Trump. This happened just a few hours before Trump's scheduled rally in the Bronx borough of New York.
Ad Begins with Out-of-Context Trump Quote
The ad starts with a quote from Trump in 1989 where he said, “Of course I hate these people,” in reference to the Central Park Five, a group of individuals who were accused of assaulting and raping a woman in New York City. The ad then accuses Trump of consistently disrespecting black individuals.
Ad Misrepresents Trump's Past Actions
The ad also brings up a lawsuit from the 1970s where Trump was accused of refusing to rent apartments to black families. However, it fails to mention that no wrongdoing was found and that the issue was likely financially motivated, not racially. Trump himself has stated in one of his books from the 1980s, “What we didn’t do was rent to welfare cases, white or black.”
Ad Accuses Trump of Calling for Execution of Innocent Teenagers
The ad further alleges that Trump “called for the execution of five innocent black and brown teenagers,” referring to the Central Park Five. In reality, Trump did call for the death penalty in the case after the five boys confessed to the crime. It was only in 2002 that it was revealed that the boys were wrongfully imprisoned when another prisoner confessed to the crime and DNA evidence confirmed his guilt.
Ad Claims Trump Supports "Violent White Supremacists"
The ad continues its attack by claiming that Trump supports “violent white supremacists,” and that he “warned of a bloodbath if he loses the next election,” and “vowed to be a dictator who wants revenge on his enemies.” It insinuates that Trump's “enemies” are black Americans. However, it's unclear which “violent white supremacists” the ad is referring to, and the “bloodbath” claim has already been debunked.
Ad Misrepresents Trump's Remarks
Regarding the “dictator” comment, Trump was joking when he said he’d be “dictator for one day” if re-elected, in the context of discussing closing the border and resuming oil drilling without Congressional approval. He was not suggesting an authoritarian regime.
Ad Targets Black Americans on Day of Trump's Bronx Rally
This misleading ad was released on the same day Trump was scheduled to hold a major campaign rally in New York City’s South Bronx, a predominantly black area.
Public Reaction to Trump's Bronx Rally
Despite the ad's claims, public reaction to Trump's rally in the Bronx has been largely positive, with many expressing their support for Trump and excitement for his rally.
Final Thoughts
This ad from the Biden-Harris Campaign is a clear example of how political campaigns can use out-of-context quotes and misleading information to attack their opponents. It's crucial for voters to critically evaluate such ads and seek out the full context and facts. What are your thoughts on this ad and its claims about Trump? Do you think it's fair or misleading? Share this article with your friends and discuss it. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, delivered every day at 6pm.
