The MeidasTouch Podcast NEW REPORT: Trump ATTACKED Reporter on Plane before Rally
May 3, 2023
A shocking confrontation between Donald Trump and a reporter onboard a plane takes center stage. Tensions rise as Trump grabs and throws a reporter's phone, prompting discussions around media accountability and public perception. The analysis dives into how mainstream media, like CNN, may normalize Trump's aggressive behavior while contrasting it with how similar actions by other presidents would be perceived. The commitment to truth and transparency in political reporting is emphasized amidst this controversial backdrop.
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Trump's Attack on Reporter
- While en route to Waco, Texas, Donald Trump verbally attacked NBC News reporter Vaughn Hilliard.
- Trump grabbed Hilliard's phones and threw them after being questioned about the Manhattan DA's investigation.
Recorded Evidence of Trump's Outburst
- Trump's outburst was recorded, capturing him yelling "Get him out of here!" at Hilliard.
- A thud is heard, presumably the sound of the thrown phones, confirming the physical altercation.
Assault and Theft?
- Ben Meiselas argues that Trump's actions constitute assault and theft.
- He criticizes the media for downplaying the severity of Trump's behavior.