'Destroyed his credibility': Joe Scarborough trolled as he slams defense of Trump's 'bloodbath' remarks

Joe Scarborough openly expressed skepticism towards explanations provided by Trump's supporters over his remarks
PUBLISHED MAR 19, 2024
Joe Scarborough vehemently criticized former President Donald Trump's recent use of the term 'bloodbath' during a rally in Dayton, Ohio (Getty Images)
Joe Scarborough vehemently criticized former President Donald Trump's recent use of the term 'bloodbath' during a rally in Dayton, Ohio (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Joe Scarborough, co-host of MSNBC's 'Morning Joe', didn't hold back in criticizing former President Donald Trump's recent controversial remarks, particularly his use of the term "bloodbath" during a rally in Dayton, Ohio.

During the 6:15 am segment, Scarborough openly expressed his skepticism towards attempts by Trump's supporters to explain away the comments. He used strong language, dropping the word "bulls**t," to convey his disbelief at their explanations.

Trump's 'bloodbath' remark

Following Trump's comments, there was widespread debate over whether he was hinting at violence or issuing an economic warning. Trump's campaign quickly moved to clarify that he was solely discussing the economy or the auto industry, the specific topic of his speech.

However, Scarborough found this defense unconvincing. He questioned the logic of discussing macroeconomics in terms of "bloodbaths" and pointed out the repetition of the phrase "that's going to be the least of it," suggesting broader implications.

"Now, if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole — That’s going to be the least of it. It’s going to be a bloodbath for the country," Trump had said.



 

Scarborough exposes deeper implications of Trump's words

Scarborough dismissed attempts to sanitize Trump's words, emphasizing that Americans are not naive and can discern when rhetoric carries deeper implications.

He reiterated that sometimes "a bloodbath means a bloodbath," underscoring the gravity of Trump's language.

"I’ve never really heard people discuss macroeconomics, in terms of bloodbaths. But maybe, maybe so. But let’s just say for argument’s sake. But then he says, 'and that’s going to be the least of it.' You think there’s going to be a bloodbath in the auto industry, even if you take that argument at face value, which again, given the tone of the rest of the speech, “bloodbath”? I’m not so sure he’s talking about the niceties of international trade there," he said.

Throughout his critique, Scarborough emphasized the need for honesty and transparency in political discourse, suggesting that attempts to spin Trump's words were not fooling anyone.

He asserted, "It's just bullshit. Let me say that at 6:15 am, it's just bulls**t. He knew what he was doing. We're not stupid. Americans aren't stupid. He was talking about a bloodbath. Sometimes a bloodbath means a bloodbath."

Critics challenge Scarborough's stance on social media

In response to Joe Scarborough's commentary on Trump's "bloodbath" remarks, social media users voiced criticism, questioning Scarborough's credibility and intentions.

One user wrote, "Joe embarrassed himself as usual, the entire internet is laughing at him and you. But go on.."



 

Another added, "Is that why Joe deleted his tweet after being called out for promoting the bloodbath hoax? "



 

One user wrote, "Hmmmm so Morning Joe meant the same thing when he used it? This is so laughable."



 

One commented, "Joe Scarborough talking about bloodbaths seems creepy."



 

One user replied, "The only thing he destroyed was his credibility!! "



 

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