Trump's message is marred by racist talk at rally, but he excels on Joe Rogan podcast.

The media has given varying reactions to Trump's Garden rally.

Trump's message is marred by racist talk at rally, but he excels on Joe Rogan podcast.
Trump's message is marred by racist talk at rally, but he excels on Joe Rogan podcast.

It was a revealing moment for Donald Trump.

He said on Sunday that when he says 'the enemy from within,' the other side becomes irrational.

The statement "He's right about that" was made in response to the phrase "that Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff are indeed enemies, not just opponents" being raised during a Trump Tower interview last weekend.

Trump's habit of driving others nuts is a well-known trait. During a rally at Madison Square Garden, he declared the media to be "the real enemy, the enemy of the people," which was met with applause from a party that already harbors deep-seated distrust and disdain for the press.

The notion that Trump should not have been at the Garden due to the Nazis' rally there in 1939 is preposterous. FDR held an event there two years later, and the Democrats have held nominating conventions there. I have watched many Knicks games and a George Harrison concert at the arena. Additionally, Billy Joel has been selling out the venue for years.

Trump effectively stirs up the media, sparking a discussion on whether they should cover his extreme language or simply accept it as standard.

During our interview at Mar-a-Lago, the former president admitted to me that he intentionally employs inflammatory language to generate media attention. He acknowledged that even unfavorable coverage aids him in maintaining control of the news cycle.

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump waves goodbye after a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump waves goodbye after a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City. Trump closed out his weekend of campaigning in New York City with a guest list of speakers that includes his running mate Republican Vice Presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), Tesla CEO Elon Musk, UFC CEO Dana White, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, among others, nine days before Election Day. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The resignation of two columnists and three top editors, as well as the cancellation of thousands of subscriptions, at the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times, respectively, demonstrate that media companies are not immune to the influence of Jeff Bezos and Patrrick Soon-Shiong, who have disingenuously decided to kill Kamala Harris endorsements in favor of a no-endorsement stance that benefits Trump.

The comedian, Tony Hinchcliffe, made offensive remarks about Puerto Rico and Jewish people during his performance at the Garden, which overshadowed Trump's speech.

""These Latinos are known for their love of making babies, and it's important to understand that they don't pull out, but instead come inside, just as they did to our country," Hinchcliffe stated."

Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated on Fox yesterday morning that the joke made by a comedian was in poor taste and did not reflect the views of President Trump or the campaign.

The Trump camp later admitted that they hadn't properly vetted Hinchcliffe's statement, which could have been a major blunder.

The comedian was not the only one to make offensive remarks at the rally. Sid Rosenberg, a conservative New York radio host, used derogatory language to refer to "f****** illegals" and called Hillary Clinton a "sick son of a bitch" and a "Jew hater." A friend of Trump also made a controversial statement about Kamala Harris, referring to her as "the anti-Christ."

Trump at NC rally
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves at a campaign rally at Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Greensboro, N.C.  (AP/Alex Brandon)

Trump didn't say anything to distance himself from the statement, but he didn't agree with everything that was said.

At the Garden, Trump's Final Rant Was a Carnival of Grievances, Misogyny, and Racism.

Kamala Harris seized the opportunity to emphasize that the rally underscored a message she has been conveying, namely that the president is preoccupied with his complaints, is fixated on his own grievances, and is determined to divide the nation.

Trump secured a significant victory with a three-hour interview with Joe Rogan.

Although he sometimes went off on tangents about whales and extraterrestrial aliens, the podcast garnered 33 million views, with a predominantly male audience, primarily consisting of young men. This is significantly more than a candidate would achieve by appearing on multiple top-rated cable news shows.

Rogan Trump
Podcast host Joe Rogan told former President Trump he has gotten so popular with Americans due to the "wild s---" he says.  (Screenshots/The Joe Rogan Experience)

The sitdown with Rogan helped humanize Trump, and Rogan stated that Trump receives a lot of publicity because he says "weird things." The conversation was sympathetic, and Rogan claimed that the media are the "propaganda arm of the Democratic Party."

The vice president needs to address the gender gap among men.

Every misstep and message in the remaining week before the election can have a significant impact.

by Howard Kurtz

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