Did Trump really threaten to put Liz Cheney before a firing squad?
Hello everyone, I want to break down something being discussed widely in the media today. Please, I urge each of you to share this video because it’s important people see the full story. As someone who spent years working in mainstream media, I know firsthand how stories can get twisted. Today, the networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC are waking up with a narrative that former President Donald Trump called for former Congresswoman Liz Cheney to face a firing squad. But is that really what he said last night? Let's examine it closely.
Here’s what CNN reported this morning: "Four days out from Election Day, and former President Donald Trump is escalating his violent rhetoric, suggesting one of his most prominent critics, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, should be fired upon. 'Let's put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Let's see how she feels about it when the guns are trained on her face.'”
Now, that’s CNN’s version. Many other networks echoed this interpretation. But is that what Trump actually meant? Cheney herself responded with a tweet that ABC featured on their morning show, saying, “This is how dictators destroy free nations. They threaten those who speak against them with death. We cannot entrust our country and freedom to a petty, vindictive, cruel, unstable man who wants to be a tyrant.”
So, was Trump really calling for Cheney to face a firing squad? Let’s listen to what he actually said. Here’s the full context: during a conversation with Tucker Carlson, Trump discussed his anti-war stance and criticized Cheney’s “warhawk” mentality. He used vivid language to criticize the ease with which she might send people to war. “She’s a radical warhawk. Let’s put her with a rifle, standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Let’s see how she feels about it when the guns are trained on her face.” His remarks, while strong, were focused on Cheney's position on war, not an actual call to violence.
What do you think? Hearing both CNN’s coverage and Trump’s full comments, does it sound like he’s calling for Cheney to face a firing squad, or is he condemning her pro-war stance? This is a prime example of how, some might argue, the media takes statements out of context. That’s why I wanted to play the full clip for you so you can see for yourself.
