For those who missed it,here's Daniel Dale on Trump's dumpster fire of a press conference

[octoberlib]

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Trump begins by boasting about the stock market; he says people are very happy with their 401(k)s. He then starts boasting about the situation with the "China virus."

"I also want to provide an update on left-wing political violence," Trump says -- declining, at least at the moment, to acknowledge any right-wing role in recent events.

Trump calls Biden's speech today "strange," criticizing Biden for not specifically naming "Antifa." (Biden delivered a thorough denunciation of all violence, looting, rioting.)

Trump accusing Biden of telling a "monstrous lie" that rioters are peaceful protesters. Biden has called peaceful protesters peaceful protesters.

Trump speaks at length about violence in cities, then adds that we can control it very quickly, then says that, by the way, most of the country is very safe.

Trump says the unnamed they, on the left, want to let the Boston bomber vote. (Sanders did propose to allow people to vote from prison, but Biden rejected that idea, saying voting rights should be restored for people who've completed their sentences.)

Trump again misleadingly describes his executive order on monuments and statue damage. It does not provide for 10 years in prison. It simply cites existing laws under which 10 years is a maximum discretionary sentence.

Asked why he's not meeting with Jacob Blake's family, Trump says he spoke with "the pastor" but thought it would be better not to do anything where there would be "lawyers involved." He says he thought that was "inappropriate."

Asked why he's denouncing Biden for not mentioning left-wing violence while not mentioning right-wing violence, including Trump supporters shooting paintball guns, Trump says, "Paint is a defensive mechanism. Paint is not bullets."

It's just not true of Portland that "entire city is ablaze all the time."

! Asked about Kyle Rittenhouse, supporter accused of murder, Trump says he's looking into it but adds, "That was an interesting situation...he was trying to get away from them...looks like...and then they very violently attacked him...he probably would've been killed."

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[underpants]

1. Daniel Dale is outstanding

Why aren’t all reporters so aware of the talking points? They are the same everyday and complete nonsense.

[octoberlib]

2. he must have an amazing memory because he can fact check in an instant.

[Kitchari]

3. K&R n/t