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In reply to the discussion: Don't let the media or the GOP frame this photograph beyond what it really represents: [View all]democrattotheend
(12,011 posts)61. That is a perfectly fair criticism
And one that we should make, although maybe not immediately for strategic reasons. Once the dust settles, it's totally reasonable to criticize Trump's stance on guns, his history of encouraging violence, etc. But criticizing him for not immediately asking about other casualties in the heat of the moment makes us sound ridiculous.
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Baitball Blogger
Jul 2024
OP
Spin as hard as you want. He seized the moment which shows he has clarity of mind to know there was a photo op.
Pisces
Jul 2024
#10
This happened in the moment. A split second decision with some shock. Sorry, but no one is going to think
Pisces
Jul 2024
#34
Convicted treasonous felon MF45 hasn't acknowleged the other victims yet, so
FoxNewsSucks
Jul 2024
#51
He was on the ground long enough for his weasel brain to reflexively ask how can this benefit me?
58Sunliner
Jul 2024
#36
Agree 100%. This photo was taken seconds after the shooting. It is unreasonable to think that he knew anyone
kelly1mm
Jul 2024
#52
Did he know at that point that someone in the audience had been killed?
democrattotheend
Jul 2024
#22
Too late. Everyone on social media is passing this photo around. Imagery is strong.
Pisces
Jul 2024
#9
Gracious! The SS certainly was accommodating, slowing and ducking so that photo could be taken.
Scrivener7
Jul 2024
#27