In response to Mr. Clinton’s speech, Mr. Limbaugh denounced “irresponsible attempts to categorize and demonize those who had nothing to do with this.
… There is absolutely no connection between these nuts and mainstream conservatism in America today.” Mr. Trump used the same rhetorical dodge regarding his responsibility for the violence he fomented on Jan. 6.
But Mr. Trump never acknowledges that his words have any outcome other than those he chooses to recognize.
The temptation with Mr. Trump, for President Biden and others, has always been to ignore the former president’s more outrageous statements in favor of the high (or at least higher) road.
Mr. Trump has never respected the norms of political behavior and there’s little reason to think gag orders will provide meaningful discipline either.
Persons:
Clinton, “, Limbaugh, Trump, Mr, Biden, Trump isn’t, Biden’s
Organizations:
Oklahoma City, Capitol
Locations:
Arkansas, America