“Apologise/Apologise/Pluck out his eyes/Apologise”

“Yes, I think we should take those words seriously,” former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper says after Trump suggested using the U.S. military against the “enemy from within.” pic.twitter.com/rVAjQgjR60

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) October 15, 2024

The Trump Apologist’s Playbook

Apologist: “He didn’t say it”

Reporter: Here’s the quote.

Apologist: “I didn’t hear it”

Reporter: Here’s the quote.

Apologist: “He doesn’t mean it.” https://t.co/PFWQcSIfvu

— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) October 14, 2024

And today:

After John Berman reads him a direct quote of what Trump said about Adam Schiff being "an enemy within," Rep. Mike Waltz claims "I don't think that's what he said. I think you're connecting some dots there." pic.twitter.com/YvkV03L48w

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 15, 2024