Julin Castro buys 'Fox & Friends' ad to send 'message' to Trump on El Paso shooting

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Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro on Wednesday will release an advertisement on Fox News that directly blames President Trump's rhetoric for the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, that left 22 people dead.

The ad is set to air throughout the day on Fox News in Bedminster, N.J., where the president is residing this week. The Washington Post reported that Castro's campaign paid $2,775 for multiple spots on Fox News, including "Fox & Friends," a program frequently watched by Trump.

The ad includes Castro, the only Latino candidate among more than two dozen White House hopefuls, fiercely criticizing Trump and his divisive rhetoric on immigration.

"Donald Trump's hateful rhetoric inspired the largest violent attack on the Latinx community in history," Castro campaign manager Maya Rupert said in a statement. "Yet, even in the wake of this attack his campaign continues to use words like 'invasion' to describe immigrants, and attacks two of the most prominent Latino politicians. Julián isn't afraid of Donald Trump or his bigoted agenda, and will continue to expose his racism and division until he defeats him next November."

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/457216-julian-castro-buys-fox-friends-ad-to-send-message-to-trump-on-el-paso-shooting

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[gordianot]

1. I am sure Fox approves the message and revenue.

Nice try but it reminds of buying fireworks on the 4th. Fox and Friend viewers have as much empathy as Donald Trump.

[The Blue Flower]

2. What does 'Latinx' mean?

I've seen it more than once. Just turned 70 and trying to keep up. Thanks.

[George II]

3. Posted here:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287237857

[evertonfc]

4. love this

Our canidates should drive this home over next 18 months. It resonates and drives Trump mad. It resonates far better than mundane policy issues most voters don't grasp

[bluewater]

5. K&R

[Ohiogal]

6. Every time I hear Castro

he impresses me. I think he’d be a great running mate for Warren.