Trump supporters believe conspiracy theories about the bombs

This is frightening. These people believe nonsense. I don’t see how we ever can have a reasonable political discussion with Trump cult members. They’ll be like this after Trump’s presidency too since they appear to get their news from conspiracy sites.

The supporters were interviewed at Trump’s North Carolina rally tonight.

"They may have paid him to do it."

Trump supporters respond to news that pipe bomb suspect exhibited vehement support for President Trump. https://t.co/AFlv5G96nn

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 26, 2018

https://t.co/OJ6r0222y7 pic.twitter.com/xcU1LOTj97

— Jesse Yomtov (@JesseYomtov) October 26, 2018

Before Trump arrived, I heard a rallygoer talking to a group of others about the bomb suspect: "He was a LIBERAL! He was anti-Trump on his Facebook." She said "they" (didn't say who) "put stickers on his van, like, last night." The same woman then screamed anti-media sentiments.

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 27, 2018

It’s not just the Trump cult members at the rally:

Shortly after announcing the arrest, Trump calls Turning Point USA's Candace Owens "incredible." She suggested that the attacks were a false flag by left-wingers.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 26, 2018

Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and others stick with conspiracy theories after mail-bomb suspect’s arrest

Trump’s rhetoric is conducive to violence

what a piece of crap as a human being

President Donald Trump said he has no plans to call former President Barack Obama or other individuals who were the targets of pipe bombs mailed this week — "I think we'll probably pass" https://t.co/cDSm5a2xjG pic.twitter.com/J44dCETv4J

— CNN (@CNN) October 26, 2018

What a snake https://t.co/gsWrVKPImu

— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) October 26, 2018

he is illustrating a piece of the problem. obsession with media “bias” stems in part from denial of reality, which in turn fuels extremism https://t.co/2j74XoWOXL

— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) October 26, 2018

Committee to Protect Journalists releases statement: "It would be reckless and dangerous for President Trump to continue his rhetorical assaults on the press and branding of journalists as enemies of the people after this spate of package bombs aimed at political figures and CNN" pic.twitter.com/GO1v0ZG4Vf

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) October 26, 2018

The culprit behind the bombs mailed to the president’s critics is unknown. But counterterrorism veterans warn that the incendiary rhetoric from Trump is conducive to political violence https://t.co/DHmBpiB3kU

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 25, 2018

A very big part of the Anger we see today in our society is caused by the purposely false & inaccurate statements made by @realDonaldTrump & his administration every single day. https://t.co/Yqj2GszyeM

— Stephanie Ruhle (@SRuhle) October 25, 2018

Trump’s Wisconsin rally – 10/24/18

Trump briefly said some of the right things about the bomb threats. However, he never mentioned the targets by name and never contacted them. He’s a disgrace.

He blames the media for the toxic atmosphere and accepts no responsibility for all of his hateful talk. Just last week, he praised a congressman who was guilty of attacking a reporter.

Trump is doing a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Tweets in this thread.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 24, 2018

President Trump took no responsibility for the national political environment, instead saying the media should set a "civil tone" after bomb scares https://t.co/tWIJg9P0D6 pic.twitter.com/QFvaoMXIhv

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) October 25, 2018

In Wisconsin, Trump just suggested that the media is to blame for creating the hostile political environment where people send explosive devices to CNN, former Dem officials, and public servants.

— Jacqueline Alemany (@JaxAlemany) October 25, 2018

Trump just said political leaders "must stop treating political opponents as being morally defective."
2 wks ago, he blamed the Kavanaugh confirmation on "people that are evil"
He has dubbed a Dem Rep. "Crazy Maxine Waters"
He has called news media "enemy of the people"
And more.

— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) October 25, 2018

"These towns are being liberated," Trump says of ICE and MS-13.
"It's like watching World War II movies," Trump says.
He says that people stand and look out the windows and chant for ICE agents.
What town is being liberated? What operation looks like World War II?

— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) October 25, 2018

President Trump in Wisconsin: “When our country is assaulted by thousands and thousands of people marching… We can’t allow that.”

— Steve Peoples (@sppeoples) October 25, 2018

Trump talked about the bombs sent to former public officials at his rally in Wisconsin. But once again he didn’t mention CNN. On top of all that he criticized the “media” for coverage he doesn’t like. And, of course, he took no responsibility for his own rhetoric.

— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) October 25, 2018

So much for coming together: Ahead of Trump's arrival in Wisconsin, the crowd is already chanting “LOCK HER UP!” after Senate candidate Leah Vukmir mentions Hillary Clinton. h/t @albamonica

— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) October 24, 2018

From last night in Wisconsin: After a bomber targets CNN, Obama, Clinton & others, Trump puts blame on media and repeatedly jokes to supporters he is being nice. https://t.co/2brCqB9VuK

— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) October 25, 2018

In Wisconsin, Trump opens w/remarks condemning pipe bombs: "We will find those responsible and bring them to justice, hopefully very soon." Then pivots: "The media also has a responsibility to set a civil tone and stop endless hostility." @CNN airs live. @FoxNews, @MSNBC did not

— Jeff Zeleny (@jeffzeleny) October 25, 2018

Trump may not know what America NEEDS, but he knows what his fans WANT to hear. So at his rally in Wisconsin, he followed up his remarks decrying political violence by slamming the media… pic.twitter.com/3xgXcMi62c

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 25, 2018

The president notably delivered an hour plus long rally speech in Wisconsin without using his characterization “fake news” but fewer than 10 hours later, it’s back. https://t.co/tQUThJDWG5

— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) October 25, 2018

Trump rally falsehood bingo!

Whoever made this did a great job!

Trump "is telling the same lies over and over" at his rallies as @ddale8 documents here: https://t.co/hu8ZYQc9vf. There will be ten more in the next 13 days. Play along each night using this handy bingo card! (cc: journalists) pic.twitter.com/1w7W3oWFQi

— Brendan Nyhan (@BrendanNyhan) October 24, 2018

Trump lies when he says Democrats want to give cars to undocumented immigrants

Who would believe this crap?

NEW: Donald Trump says Democrats want to give cars to undocumented immigrants. Nope. https://t.co/bpZSHZ4Ya2 pic.twitter.com/CAxmXKmWcg

— PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) October 22, 2018

The rapid evolution of a Trump lie:

At his Arizona rally on Friday, he said that "next thing you know" Democrats will want to give unauthorized immigrants free cars.

At his Nevada rally on Saturday, he said they already do "want to give them cars." pic.twitter.com/IBpFSxZBqb

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 21, 2018

Trump’s Texas rally – 10/22/18

update 10/27/18

from a liberal who was there

Port-a-potty at Houston MAGA rally pic.twitter.com/5HBoFbFP2M

— Manny Fernandez (@mannyNYT) October 22, 2018

update 10/23/18

The most important new feature was Trump’s use of the word ‘nationalism’. Otherwise, it was the usual lies about the caravan, non-existent new tax cuts, lies about Democrats, etc.

Daniel Dale thread:

Trump is doing a rally with Ted Cruz in Houston. Tweets in this thread.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 22, 2018

Trump just now at a Texas rally: "Go into the middle of the caravan. Take your cameras and search…you’re going to find MS-13, you’re going to find Middle Eastern, you’re going to find anything."

Again, zero evidence that the caravan includes anyone from outside Central America.

— Kate Linthicum (@katelinthicum) October 22, 2018

Trump used to wave me off in 2015-16 whenever I'd bring up the term "nationalism" or "populism." He hated them. Told me Trump the brand was bigger than those words and about "common sense." Never wanted to talk ideology… see this Aug. 2015 intvw, for ex. https://t.co/XxqPpuEXNl

— Robert Costa (@costareports) October 23, 2018

For the past few weeks Fox has been showing its regular talk shows instead of Trump's rallies… but tonight the network is showing Trump's mega rally in Houston start to finish.

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 23, 2018

The Toyota Center, a stadium with a capacity of 18,000, was nearly full when Trump started, but crowd began trickling out after the one-hour mark. https://t.co/RnzGWzDrbH

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) October 23, 2018

Donald Trump just said there were 50,000 people waiting outside his Houston rally waiting to get in. Here's Houston's police chief stating there are 3,000 people outside. https://t.co/0NnRJGYuYh

— Jason Le Miere (@JasonLeMiere) October 23, 2018

Not a cult. https://t.co/42tPJuR6Oz

— Charlie Sykes (@SykesCharlie) October 23, 2018

Trump’s Arizona Rally – 10/19/18

Washington Post

"The Democrat Party has become too extreme and too dangerous to be trusted with power," Trump said during a rally in Arizona — his second stop in a three-state swing to boost GOP Senate candidates https://t.co/tEWqau7fzB

— POLITICO (@politico) October 20, 2018

Hillary Clinton: "you can put half of Trump’s supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables."

Trump tonight: "Anybody who votes for a Democrat now is crazy."

Deplorable is more evocative. Anybody is much more than half.

— Jonathan Allen (@jonallendc) October 20, 2018

Local coverage for Trump's rally last night in Arizona: pic.twitter.com/pecGfcX8Fw

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 20, 2018

Trump at Arizona rally: "Who was the one person who said I’m not touching entitlements? Thank you. Thank you."
His budget called for very significant cuts in entitlement programs.

— Jonathan Allen (@jonallendc) October 20, 2018

The rapid evolution of a Trump lie:

At his Arizona rally on Friday, he said that "next thing you know" Democrats will want to give unauthorized immigrants free cars.

At his Nevada rally on Saturday, he said they already do "want to give them cars." pic.twitter.com/IBpFSxZBqb

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 21, 2018

Trump says "The Democrat Party has become too extreme and too dangerous to be trusted with power.” As opposed to the Republicans voting to take healthcare away from 20 million Americans? Let’s #TellEveryVoter and #VoteThemOut https://t.co/Gtwc4NkEQD

— Swing Left (@swingleft) October 20, 2018

Trump’s Nevada rally – 10/20/18

He’s lying more than ever

Maybe this should be the top story https://t.co/jzyxW0ATPW

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 21, 2018

Trump is doing a campaign rally in Elko, Nevada. Tweets in this thread.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 20, 2018

This seems like there’s some awareness that the GOP’s much championed tax cuts did not really help middle-income Americans. https://t.co/Ya2b6UvARi

— Eugene Scott (@Eugene_Scott) October 20, 2018

*(whispers) Congress is in recess thru Election Day* https://t.co/9Nn6iAOyrm

— Kristin Wilson Keppler (@TheOtherKeppler) October 20, 2018

Not a cult https://t.co/qGDOgqxhlm

— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) October 20, 2018

This is the same thing Trump quotes his father saying about him. https://t.co/SNlD4jTLhd

— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) October 20, 2018

Trump continues to dominate media attention

If you watch TV news, it’s all about Trump. Democrats rarely get a chance to discuss issues, only wat they think of Trump’s latest move or statement. This is unfair and will make it harder to win in the midterms and 2020.

Trump perfected this strategy in 2016.

Trump’s Kentucky rally – 10/13/18

Daniel Dale’s thread:

Trump is about to start a campaign rally in Richmond, Kentucky. Tweet thread here.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 13, 2018

USA Today

Associated Press

here’s my story about tonight’s rally: a trademark speech with a surprise dash of love for McConnell https://t.co/D0cRqYr1d6

— Emily Cochrane (@ESCochrane) October 14, 2018

Trump on @AmyMcGrathKY: "This is an extreme liberal named…chosen by Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters and the radical Democrat mob." Says she wants "open borders…socialism [and] to decimate your now thriving coal industry."

— Eli Stokols (@EliStokols) October 13, 2018

. @realdonaldtrump Mr. President, you clearly don’t know me. Yet.

— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) October 14, 2018

Louisville Courier Journal

Read the comments on the humorous tweet below:

I think he just accused Democrats of killing Davy Crockett.

— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) October 14, 2018

Yet again, as he's done at past rallies, Trump tells his KY crowd that a huge throng — 25,000 to 35,000 people — are outside because they couldn't get in the packed house, & there are "movie screens" set up so they can watch the rally.
None of that is true.

— Jackie Calmes (@jackiekcalmes) October 13, 2018

Everyone out here laughed as the president gave these numbers. “What?!?” one woman said as she scanned the crowd herself. https://t.co/2UGa6bUWXL

— Jenna Johnson (@wpjenna) October 13, 2018

Trump now decrying "chain migration" at his Kentucky rally. No mention of his in-laws (the First Lady's parents) benefiting from those very policies as they recently became American citizens.

— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) October 14, 2018

Hello from Kentucky… pic.twitter.com/N8Ga7ycpKd

— Jenna Johnson (@wpjenna) October 13, 2018