As we told you, Hillary Clinton was roundly criticized by fact-checkers for saying at the Democratic debate on Saturday that “videos of Donald Trump insulting Islam and Muslims” were being used “to recruit more radical jihadists.” But what she said just isn’t true, a “lie” even:
'Pattern of deceit': Hugh Hewitt rips John Podesta for 'doubling down' on Clinton's debate 'lie' https://t.co/NyHAw9HCK9
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) December 20, 2015
However, according to her campaign, she won’t apologize for it:
team Hillary: "Hell no. Hillary Clinton will not be apologizing to Donald Trump…"
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) December 21, 2015
But should she?
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell says yes:
Why @HillaryClinton should apologize to @realDonaldTrump. @TheLastWord at 10PM. #lastword pic.twitter.com/MQiTsuEJ65
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) December 22, 2015
He argues that Democrats — by accepting Clinton’s lie on Trump and ISIS — feed Trump’s narrative of the media only caring about the truthfulness of what he says.
Video here:
As you might imagine, not everyone sees it that way:
https://twitter.com/_bluepaint/status/679130368025346048
Hillary shouldn't apologize, but she should say Donald Trump has the potential to become the best ISIS recruiter. https://t.co/k0g2udIVou
— SuzyBlueLady (@SuzyBlueLady) December 22, 2015
Maybe Hillary should apologize to Democrats for giving Trump more free publicity. @Lawrence https://t.co/k0g2udIVou
— SuzyBlueLady (@SuzyBlueLady) December 22, 2015
Oops!Didn't you mean"Why @realDonaldTrump Should Apologize to Women,Muslims,Latinos and,Well,Everybody"?#ImWithHer https://t.co/e9Rb8Q7TXF
— WildFeministActivistBitch Is A Proud Warren Dem (@liviapolise) December 22, 2015
Bcuz U support BS~No one who supports HC thinks she shld apologize 2 that cray especially since Trump does help ISIS https://t.co/NLGWSuoBgg
— Bonni Moschetti ??️? (@bmoschetti) December 22, 2015
It's not agreeing with Trump, it's reading what she actually said instead of going with reporters "impressions." https://t.co/eU8sukgFzT
— Barbara Morrill (@BarbinMD) December 22, 2015
@Lawrence @HillaryClinton @realDonaldTrump @TheLastWord An apology would be saying Trump deserves to be treated with respect!
— MBChaz (@MargieChaz) December 22, 2015
O’Donnell fired back at his critics, saying “…the truth deserves respect. Trump deserves nothing.”
Apology is a sign of strength. @realDonaldTrump says apology is weak and now Dems agree with Trump.
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) December 22, 2015
Was @SenSanders weak when he apologized about DNC mess? Or did he show dignity & strength? Don't let Trump define strength for you.
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) December 22, 2015
.@MargieHassman @HillaryClinton @realDonaldTrump @TheLastWord No. It would say the truth deserves respect. Trump deserves nothing.
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) December 22, 2015
She’s still not going to apologize though.
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