Trump won't rule out election violence if he loses to Biden in November: 'It depends'

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Business Insider

Apr 30, 2024, 11:18 AM EDT


Former President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he's not ruling out the possibility of election-related violence if he loses to President Joe Biden in November.

Time released a lengthy interview with the former president on Tuesday conducted mostly on April 12 at his Mar-a-Lago Club. The conversation focused on his ambitions if he won a second term, such as mass deportations, getting rid of "bad people" in government, and how he might fire his attorney general if the chief law-enforcement officer refused to prosecute someone at his command.

When first pressed about the prospect of "political violence" over the upcoming presidential election, Trump said he didn't think it would play out. "I think we're going to have a big victory," he said. "And I think there will be no violence."

Two weeks later, Trump spoke with the Time reporter for a follow-up, and the reporter asked specifically if violence might erupt if he didn't defeat Biden. "I think we're going to win," he said. "And if we don't win, you know, it depends. It always depends on the fairness of an election."



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[Lovie777]

1. Hell................

from jail, shithole can still run for president. This is beyond not right.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Narcissist Borderline.

He always gets back to the same place, if he doesn't get his way he reserves the right to overturn the whole applecart and punish everyone. Sorry this is borderline - not recognizing boundaries.

[NanaCat]

40. It's a Cluster B trait in general

He exhibits neither the unstable self-image nor the shame from his erratic behaviour that Borderline Personality exhibits. However, he definitely presents for characteristics of its Cluster B cousins, Narcissistic and Anti-Social Personality Disorder.

[Aristus]

3. "I shall do such things!.....What they are yet, I know not, but they shall be the terrors of the Earth!..."

Donald Trump: King Lear without the gravitas or capacity for self-reflection.

[MyOwnPeace]

4. And who decides if it was fair?

Him or 60 courts?

[MontanaMama]

5. Sounds like a threat to me.

He just keeps on with the Stand Back and Stand By BS.

[Rizen]

6. Republicans are fascists!

I'd have that as my bumper sticker if I didn't think it would get my car keyed.

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

18. Me, too

Only my close friends know I'm progressive. No signs, no stickers, no shirts.

[Hotler]

20. +1. And keep an eye on your six. nt

[Grokenstein]

7. Careful what you wish for, dim donnie.

If you want violence, you might get it. But not the outcome you fancy.

[no_hypocrisy]

8. Yeah, but Joe Biden controls the military, not you Donnie.

[FakeNoose]

9. "It depends ... on whether I croak or not"

He knows he's going to lose.

AND we know he's going to get other people to attempt a lame-ass coup on his behalf. It will fail of course.

[Dan]

25. Bad feelings...

If they attempt another coup, I almost wish the military would machine-gun the lot of them.

[hadEnuf]

10. Thanks for the warning you subversive orange asshole.

We'll be waiting this time.

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

17. Perhaps put a CWIS or 10 on the Capitol?

[GB_RN]

11. Time For Biden...

To use some of that “total presidential immunity” that Cantaloupe Caligula keeps trying to claim. Since Mango Mussolini is making threats against the security of the country, Biden would be within his official duties to call up Seal Team 6…

I make no other comment or suggestion on course of action beyond that. The reader however, is free to use his/her/their imagination.

[Shellback Squid]

12. Gravy Seals are a formidible force

https://packaged-media.redd.it/djedy69e82uc1/pb/m2-res_600p.mp4?m=DASHPlaylist.mpd&v=1&e=1714521600&s=cee838e1b7fd81d1d75cfb386e95f6fbe336f5cd#t=0

[2naSalit]

13. Same thing he said...

Last time, isn't it?

[trusty elf]

14. ...

[COL Mustard]

24. It would be better

With x45's picture on the packaging.

[hay rick]

15. The same 12 people that rushed to the NYC courthouse are on the ready...

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

16. THE DAUGHTERFUCKER IS THREATENING MORE SEDITION? ARREST HIS ASS NOW!!!! N/T

[Talitha]

19. He sure does like to hear himself talk.

[truthisfreedom]

21. This really helps the judges put things in perspective.

And justices.

[HandmaidsTaleUntold]

22. Eff Him

Careful what you wish for, Traitor. You know what happens when people make threats.

[birdographer]

23. One bullet

One blowgun dart. One steep staircase. One window on the penthouse floor. Foxglove leaves in the diet coke.

And the threat of this demented old man would finally be over. His cult would swing chickens in a circle around them to bring back their martyr. And then they would crawl back under their rocks.

Sorry if this suggested doom for a terrorist breaks a rule here, but I have really had it with this clown.

[Dulcinea]

28. Dolt 45's fan club would find someone new to glom onto.

They're followers. Lemmings. Authoritarian personalities who WANT to obey someone they perceive to be a strongman.

[whopis01]

34. The legality of a President having a corrupt challenger assassinated

is being discussed in the Supreme Court. I don't think what you are talking about differs much.

[Blue Owl]

26. Captain Pantload knows a lot about Depends

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

27. I will never say "bring it"...

especially not when I'm not one of the ones who'll be hurt. But keep in mind that, if Biden wins reelection (fingers crossed) and anybody tries anything insurrection-y in response, they'll quickly find out just how much difference it made having the sitting President on their side last time vs now.

[Barry Markson]

29. And what does he think is going to happen if he does win?

The dunce doesn't envision the backlash if he manages to cheat and steal the election again.

He can't recall what happened at his 1st inauguration?

Either way is going to be very dangerous and scary.

[creeksneakers2]

30. He should be taken into custody as soon as they start counting.

Maybe even now. Trump recently told a lie about police blocking protesters from coming to his trial. Trump knows the court has received 100s of threats but he lies to inflame his cult following more. The law says bail can be revoked if someone presents a public danger. Trump does. So he should be locked up incommunicado with closed circuit TV of his trial and the ability to communicate with his lawyer and nobody else.

What the Hell is wrong with this country? How can a murderous maniac like this poll 49%?

[johnnyfins]

38. The polls are horseshit to keep the horserace

Going

[NanaCat]

41. What's wrong with this country?

Same thing that's been wrong with it since its inception: Too much wilful stupid, too much white male supremacy, and way too much religion fueling both.

[Stuart G]

31. The end of Donald Trump (for good) ....It depends." It's all about ..."depends" ...and I must admit that the .....

word ... ."depends"...has several meanings... Doesn't it?

[ZonkerHarris]

32. fuck that guy. GOTV!

[no_hypocrisy]

33. Two things missing this time around:

1. TSF isn't in the WH. No access to military.

2. The element of surprise. You can bet that plans are being drawn up right now for DC and other major cities.

[KG]

35. he's just talking shit now

nobody showed up for this trial and they won't in future trials. he doesn't have that much juice any more

[Orrex]

36. Sounds like an unambiguous terroristic threat

And it should be treated as such.

[New Haven]

37. Kamala Harris is no sissy Mike Pence

So I guess we can use Trump's playbook, and now SCOTUS says it's ok

[malthaussen]

39. So he's fantasizing. Again. This is not news. n/t

[LiberalFighter]

42. He tried when he was in power. Where did it get him?

Biden's people will be keeping their ear to what is happening and will be ready.

[Marthe48]

43. When he loses

fixed that darned headline

[onetexan]

44. Biden's still in charge at that pt. Bring in the national guards.