During Town Hall, Trump Explains Why He Won’t Turn The Other Cheek on His Critics

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“But when they hit us, we have to hit back. I feel that,” Trump told the audience. “You can’t turn your cheek

Thursday night, President Trump participated in a town hall event on Fox News where a wide range of topics were discussed
But one question that came up prompted Trump to give an answer that is perhaps most illustrative of how he appears to understand a big reason why he was elected in 2016, and why he’s going to keep on responding to his critics on his terms.

The person who asked the question was Robert Bresnahan, who is the CEO of Kuharch Construction. Bresnahan explained that he was a longtime supporter of Trump’s and thanked Trump for “everything you have done” for the country.
But then Bresnahan pivoted to asking if there was a way Trump’s message could be delivered without “the controversial rhetoric”, in order to “reunite” America at a time when it seems like the country is divided. Here’s how Trump responded (transcribed):

“Well, I have to tell you, I think – I appreciate the question. I think the country is far more united than people think. And ultimately what’s uniting the country is success. And we’re having more success than we’ve ever had. We got hit with the virus really three weeks ago, if you think about it, I guess. That’s when we first started really to see some possible effects. But even despite that, the country, we are having the greatest year. We had – last year was the greatest year we’ve ever had economically. And I think the way we unite is really through success.
But when they hit us, we have to hit back. I feel that. I mean, there’s two ways of doing it. Turning your cheek, but I wouldn’t be sitting up here if I turned my cheek. If I said, okay, let them just keep hitting at me, and I won’t do it, they’re not interviewing me right now. They’re interviewing somebody else. Maybe they won’t even be doing that, because if they don’t get ratings, they don’t interview anybody. That, I’ve learned.
But you know what? You can’t turn your cheek. I mean, we get hit. [Audience applause] Thank you. We get hit so hard. And we have a media that is, I say, to a large extent, it’s a part of the Democrat Party. It really is. It’s terrible. It’s unfair.

I call it fake news. I’ve used that, and people are using that, I guess, all over the world right now, and that’s the way it is. We have to fight back. If we don’t fight back, you won’t be a fan of mine very long. But I appreciate the question. Thank you.”

During Town Hall, Trump Explains Why He Won't Turn The Other Cheek on His Critics

'But when they hit us, we have to hit back. I feel that,' Trump told the audience. 'You can't turn your cheek.'

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fast182 | March 6, 2020 at 6:11 pm
Those of us on the right tried to be nice, by electing gentlemen who just wanted to get along with everyone, and the left/press ate them alive. So then the right tried the grassroots route with the tea party, and were abused by their government and betrayed by many of whom they elected. So then we went with a fighter. With his tweets, he’s able to counter the media narrative and get his message out. And if he fails, the next step will be much, much less enjoyable.

 

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Be nice and polite and treat everyone with respect.

But when the time comes to fight, you fight.

If someone punches you in the face, you do not consider how hard to hit them back, you hit them as hard as you can as much as you can until they aren't willing or able to continue the fight.