Former President Trump Vows 'Largest Deportation Operation' at Bronx Rally Amid Protests and Controversy

Bronx, New York United States of America
Former President Trump held a campaign rally in the Bronx, New York on May 23, 2024.
Kirsten John Foy led a counter-rally nearby and criticized Rep. Ritchie Torres for not attending.
Many attendees were people of color and expressed support for Trump's straightforwardness and honesty.
Protesters demonstrated outside the rally, and elected officials denounced Trump's visit to New York City.
Trump sought to win over black and Latino voters in New York during the rally.
Trump vowed to conduct the 'largest deportation operation' in U.S. history during his speech.
Former President Trump Vows 'Largest Deportation Operation' at Bronx Rally Amid Protests and Controversy

Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in the Bronx, New York on May 23, 2024. The event drew a diverse crowd and controversy as protesters demonstrated outside and elected officials denounced Trump's visit to New York City. During his speech, Trump vowed to conduct the 'largest deportation operation' in U.S. history.

At the rally, Kirsten John Foy led a counter-rally nearby and criticized fellow Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres for not attending (Politico). Foy urged attendees to bring more people to the counter-rally and accused Torres of being ashamed of his district.

Trump also sought to win over black and Latino voters in New York during the rally (BBC). The Bronx is a mainly Hispanic and black neighborhood and a Democratic stronghold. Trump was joined on stage by Florida Republican Byron Donalds, who is rumored to be a potential running mate.

Many attendees were people of color and expressed support for Trump's straightforwardness and honesty (The Daily Beast). An imposter dressed as Trump appeared at the rally, causing confusion among attendees. Jeanette Velez and her daughter Diana Velez attended the rally. Jeanette's husband, Diana's father, was a former housing cop who served at Trump Tower from 1984 to 1985.

Former Marine Peter Partente observed that Trump is a 'blue-collar white-collar' and can better understand the common people.

Protesters demonstrated outside the rally, and elected officials denounced Trump's visit to New York City. Despite this, Trump seemed to relish the chance to appear in his hometown and seize media attention (The New York Times).


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Was the imposter dressed as Trump a genuine security concern?
  • Were there any inaccuracies in the reporting of Rep. Ritchie Torres' attendance or lack thereof at the counter-rally?

Sources

85%

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Trump’s New York Rally Is a Scary Reminder of His Reach

The Daily Beast Full Legal Name: IACI (NASDAQ: IACI) About Us URL:➆https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/about-us➉ Michael Daly Friday, 24 May 2024 05:04
  • Unique Points
    • Many attendees were people of color and expressed support for Trump’s straightforwardness and honesty.
    • An imposter dressed as Trump appeared at the rally, causing confusion among attendees.
    • Jeanette Velez and her daughter Diana Velez attended the rally. Jeanette’s husband, Diana’s father, was a former housing cop who served at Trump Tower from 1984 to 1985.
    • Former Marine Peter Partente observed that Trump is a ‘blue-collar white-collar’ and can better understand the common people.
  • Accuracy
    • Trump drew over a thousand supporters to the rally.
    • Some supporters dismissed concerns about Trump’s plans for mass deportations as campaign talk.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article contains several instances of selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author quotes supporters of Trump making positive statements about him, but does not provide any counter-arguments or negative perspectives. This creates a biased view of the crowd at the rally being entirely supportive and dismissive of Trump's controversial policies such as mass deportations. Additionally, the author uses phrases like 'scary reminder' and 'improbable sense' to manipulate emotions and create a sensationalized tone.
    • The cop and the former marine both spoke as if this aspect of Trump made him somebody who could better understand them and somewhere in that improbable sense that Trump is one of them may explain the turnout at the rally.
    • Despite the countless lies and incessant hype on crowd figures that followed, Trump really did draw over a thousand–if not exactly thousands–of supporters to a rally on Thursday evening.
    • Thirty-two-year-old Darlene Mateo offered a similar view. ‘He’s real,’ she said. ‘He keeps it 100 percent.’
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting several individuals who express positive views about Trump. This is a form of informal fallacy known as 'appeal to popularity'. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the crowd's reaction to Trump's arrival and their chants of 'USA! USA! USA!'.
    • Thirty-two-year-old Darlene Mateo offered a similar view. ‘He’s real,’ she said. ‘He keeps it 100 percent.’
    • Ira Pizzaro, 55, asked, ‘What’s not to like?’
    • A man in a red MAGA hat gazed past the metal detectors to an expanse of green grass beyond. ‘It’s so nice on the other side,’ he said, unwittingly sounding like a migrant at the southern border.
    • ‘Lock her up! Lock up!’ cried the supporters of a man who faces multiple indictments and is presently being tried on felony charges in Manhattan.
  • Bias (80%)
    The author expresses a negative opinion towards Trump and his supporters throughout the article. He uses language that depicts Trump's supporters as being uninformed or delusional for continuing to support him despite his transgressions. The author also implies that the crowd at the rally was smaller than expected, and he makes fun of them for their behavior during the event.
    • Despite the countless lies and incessant hype on crowd figures that followed, Trump really did draw over a thousand–if not exactly thousands–of supporters to a rally on Thursday evening.
      • People began chanting, ‘USA! USA! USA!’ Pizzaro remained calm. ‘An imposter,’ she correctly observed.
        • Several moved a metal barricade so as to cut the line. ‘Move this shit!’ he called out.
          • They sounded just like some red-state MAGA crowd as their shouts rang out past the clamoring of a small band of protesters who were what was to be expected, only less so.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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          96%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          NY Dems divided on right Trump response

          Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Friday, 24 May 2024 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • Kirsten John Foy led the counter-rally and criticized fellow Dem Rep. Ritchie Torres for not attending.
            • Foy urged attendees to bring more people to the counter-rally and accused Torres of being ashamed of his district.
          • Accuracy
            • New York Democrats held a counter-rally to former President Donald Trump’s rally in Crotona Park, NY.
            • Kirsten John Foy, a progressive organizer, led the counter-rally and criticized fellow Dem Rep. Ritchie Torres for not attending.
            • Torres had earlier stated that a smaller counter-rally would only benefit Trump, so he did not attend.
            • Torres represented the South Bronx and held a press conference with local residents in the morning, expressing serious concerns for the area’s challenges and need for serious leaders.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          89%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Trump seeks to win over New York black and Latino voters

          BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ BBC News Friday, 24 May 2024 11:58
          • Unique Points
            • Donald Trump held a campaign rally in New York's South Bronx neighbourhood
            • Trump seeks to win over black and Latino voters in New York
            • Bronx is a mainly Hispanic and black neighborhood and a Democratic stronghold
          • Accuracy
            • Trump held a campaign rally in New York's South Bronx neighbourhood
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (80%)
            The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting a New York Times and Sienna poll suggesting Democrat Joe Biden is losing support among ethnic minority voters in key states. The author also quotes Mr. Trump's statements about the economic impact of illegal immigration on minority voters and his willingness to step out of his comfort zone by holding a rally in the Bronx, which can be seen as inflammatory rhetoric.
            • A recent New York Times and Sienna poll suggests Democrat Joe Biden is losing support among that crucial voting bloc in key states.
            • He blamed Mr Biden and the record levels of migrants crossing the US-Mexico border for having an economic impact on minority voters.
            • What he’s done here is very respectful.
          • Bias (90%)
            BBC News author expresses no bias in the article but does mention Trump's attempts to win over black and Latino voters and quotes a few individuals who support him. However, there is an implicit assumption that these efforts are misguided or insincere based on the Bronx being a Democratic stronghold and previous negative reception to Trump rallies in the area. This subtle bias towards dismissing Trump's outreach to minority communities reduces the score.
            • ]Mr I wish he would just disappear[/
              • Nobody I know supports him.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              84%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              At a Trump Rally in the Bronx, Chants of ‘Build the Wall’

              The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Michael Gold Friday, 24 May 2024 01:12
              • Unique Points
                • Trump held a rally in the Bronx, New York on May 23, 2024.
                • Trump vowed to conduct the ‘largest deportation operation’ in U.S. history.
                • Protesters demonstrated outside the rally and elected officials denounced Trump’s visit to New York City.
              • Accuracy
                • Trump insisted he would carry New York in November elections despite past defeats in the state.
              • Deception (70%)
                The author makes editorializing statements such as 'As is often the case during Mr. Trump’s speeches, the truth was a bit more complex.' and 'But as heated arguments took place outside his rally, Mr. Trump seemed to relish the chance to appear in his hometown, seize media attention and know that New Yorkers would hear what he had to say, like it or not.' These statements are not factual and are the author's opinions.
                • As is often the case during Mr. Trump’s speeches, the truth was a bit more complex.
                • But as heated arguments took place outside his rally, Mr. Trump seemed to relish the chance to appear in his hometown, seize media attention and know that New Yorkers would hear what he had to say, like it or not.
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the situation.
                • . . . he vowed to conduct the “largest deportation operation” in U.S. history.
                • As is often the case during Mr. Trump's speeches, the truth was a bit more complex.
                • Former President Donald J. Trump . . . seemed to relish the chance to appear in his hometown, seize media attention and know that New Yorkers would hear what he had to say, like it or not, one way or another.
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              • Bias (95%)
                The author uses language that depicts Trump supporters as a 'diverse crowd' but later in the article acknowledges that there were protests against Trump and denounces from elected officials. This implies a bias towards portraying Trump and his supporters in a positive light despite evidence of opposition.
                • A more diverse crowd than is typical of his rallies, with many Black and Hispanic voters sporting bright red 'Make America Great Again' hats and other Trump-themed apparel ordinarily scarce in deep-blue New York City.
                  • It was beyond friendly. It was a love fest.
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication