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Donald Trump called out for ‘racist dogwhistle’ in rant against Georgia prosecutors
Donald Trump called out for ‘racist dogwhistle’ in rant against Georgia prosecutors
Critics of Donald Trump believe he may be using racist dogwhistles while discussing Black litigators and political opponents in the wake of his latest indictment. Mr Trump was indicted yet again, this time in Georgia. On Monday, Fulton County prosecutors accused him of trying to manipulate the 2020 presidential election results in the Peach State. He took to Truth Social to announce that a "large, complex, detailed but irrefutable REPORT" proving his election fraud claims in Georgia would be presented on 21 August. In addition to the grand announcement, he also dropped a weird noun that left some observers sceptical of its intended use. "There will be a complete EXONERATION!" Mr Trump wrote of his upcoming presser. "They never went after those that Rigged the Election. They only went after those that found to find the RIGGERS!." Whether or not Mr Trump intended to describe his political enemies using a word that is one letter away from being an exceptionally offensive slur is unclear. What is clear is that plenty of observers noted his use of the word. Arieh Kovler, a current affairs and politics writer, collected a sampling of responses from a group of Trump supporters who post anonymously at a Reddit-like forum. "I don't know if Trump deliberately uses 'RIGGERS!' as a dog-whistle, but his supporters hear it either way," he wrote. “Worth noting here that the ‘riggers’ as a racist codeword has been used for a while in MAGA circles.” Mr Kovler included a screenshot from the site showing one user who said "I love [Trump] so much" because "he just used the word RIGGERS!" In other posts, supporters made clear they were not discussing alleged election manipulators while using the word. Similar responses could be found on Twitter when searching about Mr Trump’s use of the word. Mr Trump making racist-adjacent remarks is hardly novel. During his presidency he reportedly questioned why the US would allow Haitians and African immigrants to cross the border, referring to their homes as "s***hole countries." His niece, Mary Trump, has stated publicly that she heard the former president use racial slurs growing up and claimed racism was normal for his family. And he has given special nicknames for his Black opponents — like calling New York Attorney General "peekaboo James," which may or may not be a reference to a racist insult aimed at Black people. He also called Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg an "animal" and a "criminal" who works for George Soros. He called both Ms James and Mr Bragg "racists" and extended that charge to the woman leading Georgia's case against him, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Williams. Ms Williams is Black, and Mr Trump has baselessly accused her of having an affair with a "gang member" she was prosecuting. “They say there’s a young woman, a young racist in Atlanta. She’s a racist. And they say, I guess they say that she was after a certain gang and she ended up having an affair with the head of the gang or a gang member,” Mr Trump said in his remarks to a group of veterans on 8 August. “And this is the person that wants to indict me. She’s got a lot of problems.” In contrast, when referring to DOJ special counsel Jack Smith, the white litigator leading the federal government's case against Mr Trump, the former president refers to him as "psycho" and "unhinged." Mr Trump has denied all accusations of being racist. Read More MAGA conspiracy theorist Kari Lake rails against Trump indictment – with conspiracy about Epstein’s death How ‘gangster’ Trump could be destroyed by one explosive phone call Trump lashes out on Truth Social over Georgia election plot charges – and spells ‘indicted’ wrong Christie takes second place from DeSantis in New Hampshire: poll Watch live view of Georgia courthouse after Donald Trump’s indictment Kari Lake rails against Trump indictment – with conspiracy about Epstein’s death
2023-08-15 23:52
Mood Brightens as Chinese Equities Erase Losses: Markets Wrap
Mood Brightens as Chinese Equities Erase Losses: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia climbed as sentiment improved in the property sector and on gains among electric vehicle markers.
2023-09-12 13:18
Doping: WADA's 'Operation LIMS' passes 200 sanctions of Russian athletes
Doping: WADA's 'Operation LIMS' passes 200 sanctions of Russian athletes
More than 200 Russian athletes have been sanctioned following the ‘Operation LIMS’ investigation into Moscow's anti-doping laboratory with
2023-05-19 03:56
6-year-old boy who shot teacher later boasted about it, affidavit says
6-year-old boy who shot teacher later boasted about it, affidavit says
A 6-year-old who shot his teacher in January later boasted in a conversation with a school employee that "I shot that b[ ] dead," according to unsealed redacted search warrants.
2023-08-09 02:49
As Trump's fraud trial eyes his sweeping financial reports, executive says they're not done anymore
As Trump's fraud trial eyes his sweeping financial reports, executive says they're not done anymore
An executive of Donald Trump’s company says it no longer prepares the sweeping financial statements that New York state contends were full of deceptive numbers for years
2023-11-28 01:25
Sirens blare across Russia as it holds nationwide emergency drills
Sirens blare across Russia as it holds nationwide emergency drills
Sirens have wailed across Russia and television stations interrupted regular programming to broadcast warning signals as part of sweeping drills intended to test the readiness of the emergency services amid the fighting in Ukraine
2023-10-05 00:29
Key Thai Party Won’t Join Pita’s Coalition Over Monarchy Stance
Key Thai Party Won’t Join Pita’s Coalition Over Monarchy Stance
The bid of Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s opposition group Move Forward, to form a coalition government hit
2023-05-18 11:59
Navy probe prompted by suicides condemns conditions at shipyard: 'We let our people down'
Navy probe prompted by suicides condemns conditions at shipyard: 'We let our people down'
A Navy investigation triggered by a series of suicides is recommending widespread improvements in housing, food, parking and internet for sailors, as well as changes to mental health and other personnel programs
2023-05-19 06:25
Polish president backpedals on law on undue Russian influence
Polish president backpedals on law on undue Russian influence
WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland's President Andrzej Duda said on Friday he would propose amendments to a law on undue Russian influence
2023-06-02 18:56
Did Brandy McCaslin plan triple-murder suicide? Oklahoma mom's ex claims she asked for extra hour with son during supervised visit
Did Brandy McCaslin plan triple-murder suicide? Oklahoma mom's ex claims she asked for extra hour with son during supervised visit
'She was a very controlling person and that combined with her losing her grandparents is what caused this,' Billy Jacobson Sr said
2023-07-24 17:18
'You're just scum': Republicans tussle in fierce debate without Trump
'You're just scum': Republicans tussle in fierce debate without Trump
The third Republican debate in Miami had some sharp exchanges but none of the five really punched through.
2023-11-09 20:48
Russian attack on Odesa kills one, damages cathedral, Zelenskiy says
Russian attack on Odesa kills one, damages cathedral, Zelenskiy says
By Iryna Nazarchuk ODESA A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's southern port of Odesa early on Sunday killed
2023-07-24 04:19