Donald Trump Jr. came out swinging during a heated exchange at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, illustrating the ongoing rift between the Trump family and the media. The incident unfolded as MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff approached Trump Jr. and his brother Eric for an interview on the convention floor, just after their father, former President Donald Trump, secured the GOP nomination amid heightened security following an attempted assassination.
Trump Jr. wasted no time in defending his father’s legacy, brushing off Soboroff’s suggestion that Trump Sr. was divisive. He criticized the media for sowing discord, citing what he viewed as biased coverage of issues like the Russia investigation. Tensions escalated when Soboroff raised the topic of family separations at the border, a subject covered extensively in his book “Separated: Inside an American Tragedy.”
In response, Trump Jr. took aim at MSNBC, derisively referring to it as “MSDNC,” echoing his father’s criticism of the network. He accused Soboroff of spreading falsehoods in the aftermath of the recent assassination attempt, dismissing the reporter and emphasizing his disdain for what he perceives as unfair media coverage. Trump Jr.’s combative stance mirrored the Trump family’s broader pushback against what they consider biased media narratives.
The incident occurred against a backdrop of heightened security and an effort by the Trump campaign to pivot towards unity at the convention. With Donald Trump Sr. set to address the nation following the assassination attempt, the campaign aimed to shift focus from political divisions to national solidarity in response to recent events. This marked a departure from the confrontational exchanges with the media that have characterized much of the Trump family’s interactions during and after their time in office.
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JUST IN: Donald Trump Jr. calls reporter a "clown" to his face and tells him to "get out of here" at the RNC after the reporter started talking about children in "cages."
Clown is an understatement.
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