Just when Khan story was going away, BALDASARO! https://t.co/ZPJHHyImQE
— Eli Stokols (@EliStokols) August 2, 2016
It’s almost as if the Trump Train is hurtling toward the cliff and its brakes are broken:
Trump email to surrogates calls for "URGENT PIVOT" away from Khans https://t.co/ixWMetoXQ3 pic.twitter.com/YsssduGGvh
— The Hill (@thehill) August 2, 2016
More from The Hill:
Donald Trump’s campaign sent out an email to surrogates this week titled “URGENT PIVOT” as the campaign seeks to control the damage from Trump’s war of words with the parents of a Muslim U.S. Army captain killed in Iraq.
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“All — As usual, the media is working against our efforts and our messaging specifically as it relates to the tragic death of Capt. Humayun Khan,” Scott Mason, Trump’s director of congressional affairs, wrote.
“We are asking you to review and use the attached talking points in your daily messaging, including a release and/or statements you can put out in your social media immediately to support Mr. Trump and OUR message, that we must end radical Islamic terror so that soldiers like Capt. Khan, and all Americans, will be safe.”
Apparently Trump adviser Al Baldasaro didn’t get the memo:
THIS JUST IN @Al_Baldasaro to @NH1News "Mr. Khan, you disgraced your son, who died as a hero. You used him as a political pawn." #nhpolitics
— Paul Steinhauser (@steinhauserNH1) August 2, 2016
"Mr. Khan, you disgraced your son, who died as a hero. You used him as a political pawn," Trump veterans adviser Al Baldasaro tells NH1.
— Micah Grimes (@MicahGrimes) August 2, 2016
Gross.
@EWErickson is this the Trump "pivot"?! @steinhauserNH1 @Al_Baldasaro @NH1News
— Bob (@bperez1776) August 2, 2016
Guess calling for Hillary Clinton to be executed by firing squad wasn’t enough.
@kylegriffin1 To be clear, that's the same Al Baldasaro who said Hillary Clinton should be killed by firing squad?
— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) August 2, 2016
The very same.
Rep @Al_Baldasaro was investigated by @SecretService for saying @HillaryClinton should be shot by firing squad. https://t.co/dIawoimfgt
— Jeffrey Guterman (@JeffreyGuterman) August 2, 2016
Nice guy, huh?
Al Baldasaro has a storied history of insulting and slandering others, but attacking the Khans is low even for him. #nhpolitics
— Jordan Meehan (@JordanMeehan) August 2, 2016
@steinhauserNH1 @Al_Baldasaro @NH1News Shame on you Mr Baldasaro
— Shanti Maya (@Shanti__Maya) August 2, 2016
@ZekeJMiller @Gabbiedrice78K @steinhauserNH1 @Al_Baldasaro @NH1News
this just makes me sick— Clodagh Smith (@Clodagh831) August 2, 2016
This man – @Al_Baldasaro – makes me sick: https://t.co/CLRID5wlTe
— Jon Garbarino (@JonGarbarino) August 2, 2016
This @Al_Baldasaro is one sick dude. Going after #GoldStar father in any way is disgraceful. https://t.co/xz0ApXyi9k
— nh District 4 (@yolowaccordsmom) August 2, 2016
@Al_Baldasaro You're despicable
— Jenny Penny (@jennymaherprefo) August 2, 2016
@Al_Baldasaro you need Jesus. I pray for your black soul.
— MozGirl (@moz_girl) August 2, 2016
@Al_Baldasaro @NH1News @steinhauserNH1 Mr, Baldasaro you sir are an embarrassment to NH. I'd be ashamed if you were in my family.Disgusting
— DjPokerGuy (@DJPokerGuy) August 2, 2016
@Al_Baldasaro what an ass you are!!!
— Ron (@RK7168) August 2, 2016
@Al_Baldasaro You are the disgrace. Fuck off, you lousy rat-bastard. https://t.co/JMubwGo6sR
— Joe Nilo (@joe_nilo) August 2, 2016
@steinhauserNH1 @Al_Baldasaro @NH1News you are without honor or dignity mr Baldasaro. Disgusting.
— Peace Love Unity (@NoDrama999) August 2, 2016
@steinhauserNH1 @Al_Baldasaro @NH1News MR.BADASARO you should be ashamed of yourself!!
— Julie Wolford (@juliegwilf) August 2, 2016
History will not be kind to @Al_Baldasaro for excusing Trump's craven attacks on Khan (and his own) @steinhauserNH1 @MattMurph24 @NH1News
— lawhawk (@lawhawk) August 2, 2016
@steinhauserNH1 @Al_Baldasaro @NH1News No bottom too far. No low too low. Nope. Black Hole Of Hate.
— nines09 (@Mescalero09) August 2, 2016
@RadioFreeTom @steinhauserNH1 @Al_Baldasaro @NH1News Holy hell! Run reasonable Republicans! Abort the mission!!
— Michael Huckins (@MichaelEHuck) August 2, 2016