Despite heavy rainfall, a few thousand supporters gathered.
Former President Trump held a rally in the Bronx, New York on Thursday evening.
Trump touched upon various topics including NYC migrant crisis, Biden's administration and immigration policies.
In a dramatic turn of events, former President Donald Trump held a rally in the Bronx, New York on Thursday evening. The event took place at Crotona Park in the South Bronx, an area known for its predominantly Democratic leanings. Despite the heavy rainfall, a few thousand supporters gathered to show their unwavering dedication to Trump.
During his speech, Trump touched upon various topics including his thoughts on the NYC migrant crisis and the ongoing trial in Manhattan. He also made reference to Biden's administration and its handling of stimulus checks and the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, he spoke about immigration policies that have been implemented under previous administrations.
Trump's rally in the Bronx comes as some Black and Hispanic Americans are reportedly considering breaking from President Joe Biden and either voting for Trump or a third party, or choosing not to vote at all. This could potentially impact the outcome of the upcoming election.
Despite these developments, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has dismissed Trump's supporters as “clowns” in her own “basket of deplorables” moment. Her comments have sparked a heated response from the Trump campaign, who view this as an attempt to discredit their supporters and undermine their efforts in the Bronx.
In conclusion, Trump's rally in the Bronx has brought attention to the potential shift in voting patterns among certain demographics. It has also highlighted the ongoing tension between political parties and revealed how deeply rooted political beliefs can be.
Donald Trump held a rally in Crotona Park, South Bronx on Thursday evening.
Trump claimed he had ‘OD’d’ on himself after appearing on television too often.
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Republicans blocked a bipartisan piece of immigration and border security legislation that aimed to clamp down on the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the US-Mexico border.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author states that “if a New Yorker can’t save this country, no one can”.” This is an example of emotional manipulation as it appeals to the readers' patriotism and implies that only Trump can save the country. Secondly, Oliver O'Connell quotes Trump saying he “OD’d” on himself after appearing on television too often. This is an example of selective reporting as it highlights a self-deprecating comment from Trump without providing context or linking to any studies about his media presence. Lastly, the article references a bipartisan bill that was rejected by most Republicans in February but does not disclose that the same bill was already defeated once before. This is an example of selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position.
If a New Yorker can’t save this country, no one can.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called Trump supporters ‘clowns’ during a media appearance ahead of his NYC rally in the Bronx.
Hochul’s office did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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The author uses the term 'clowns' to refer to Trump supporters, which is a derogatory and emotional term. This is an example of emotional manipulation.
Well, I’ll tell you what won’t make a difference at all, Jake, and that’s for Donald Trump to be a ringleader and invite all his clowns to a place like the Bronx.
Kathy Hochul is just upset that President Trump is pulling crowds in her state that she could only dream of; and Democrats are in disarray because Americans, including Hispanics and Blacks, are waking up to the fact that Joe Biden and the Democrat Party have been using them for votes and ripping them off for decades.
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The author, Brie Stimson, uses a dichotomous depiction by labeling Trump supporters as 'clowns' and 'deplorables'. This is an appeal to derision fallacy which aims to discredit the opposing side by using derogatory language instead of addressing their arguments.
Well, I’ll tell you what won’t make a difference at all, Jake, and that’s for Donald Trump to be a ringleader and invite all his clowns to a place like the Bronx.
You know, to just be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump’s supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables.
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The author, Brie Stimson, uses derogatory language to describe Trump supporters by quoting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calling them 'clowns'. This is an example of ideological bias as the author is expressing her disdain for Trump supporters.
Hillary Clinton’s infamous ‘basket of deplorables’ comments from a New York fundraiser in 2016.
Kathy Hochul is just upset that President Trump is pulling crowds in her state that she could only dream of; and Democrats are in disarray because Americans, including Hispanics and Blacks, are waking up to the fact that Joe Biden and the Democrat Party have been using them for votes and ripping them off for decades.
Well, I’ll tell you what won’t make a difference at all, Jake, and that’s for Donald Trump to be a ringleader and invite all his clowns to a place like the Bronx.
Donald Trump held a rally in the South Bronx, a borough that rejected him by 68 points in 2020.
Some Black and Hispanic Americans may break from President Joe Biden and vote for Trump or a third party or stay home.
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position about Trump reaching out to minority voters and potential shifts in voting patterns. The author does not provide any counterarguments or mention any facts that contradict this narrative. Additionally, there are emotional manipulations present in the article through descriptions of chaos in New York City and quotes from voters expressing frustration over influx of migrants.
People at Trump’s rally Thursday were significantly more diverse than his usual crowds.
What's more, some voters expressed frustration over the influx of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border, particularly those being relocated to New York City.
Winning New York state is the longest of long shots for the former president, while pulling out a victory in the Bronx is inconceivable.
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The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and dichotomous depictions, but overall the author's assertions are mostly factual and do not contain any egregious fallacies. The author reports on the opinions and sentiments of various individuals in the Bronx regarding Trump's rally, without making any fallacious arguments about their positions. The article also includes some context about Trump's past actions and policies, which helps to provide a more complete picture of the situation.
]The Biden campaign even pre-empted it by releasing two ads aimed at ‘challenging Trump’s baseless claims about his accomplishments for the Black community’[/
Democrats and Trump’s critics were quick to push back against the Bronx rally
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The article includes statements from Bronx residents expressing frustration over the influx of migrants and their impact on social services. While it is not explicitly stated that the residents are against immigrants, the repeated mention of this issue and its potential impact on budget cuts could be perceived as an anti-immigrant sentiment.
People at a campaign rally for Donald Trump in the South Bronx on Thursday.Lucia Buricelli for NBC News People at Trump’s rally Thursday were significantly more diverse than his usual crowds. Lucia Buricelli for NBC News A lot of people are considering giving him an opportunity, I’m all about social justice and people coming here to better their lives. But I feel like in this administration there’s been a lack of control with the influx of individuals that are coming here, especially in New York, where we’re seeing a lot of budget cuts due to trying to accommodate some people to get services.
The rally was framed as an effort to reach out to minority voters, and the crowd was much more diverse than those at traditional Trump events. As is the case with other Trump rallies, however, many of the attendees were not from the area where the event took place.
Trump faces criminal indictments in New York and elsewhere, which his campaign argues makes him relatable to Black voters frustrated by the criminal justice system
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has stated that Trump’s messaging doesn’t resonate with Bronxites
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support Trump's argument for holding a rally in the Bronx. It also uses emotional manipulation by quoting statements from both Trump and his supporters that aim to evoke emotions such as frustration and dissatisfaction among readers, particularly those living in the Bronx. The article also implies facts without providing links to peer-reviewed studies regarding Trump's arguments about economic advantages for Black and Hispanic voters.
The rally allows Trump to highlight what he argues are advantages on economic and immigration issues that could cut into key Democratic voting blocs.
People are fed up. Democrats say they are there to help us ... but our people are doing worse under the Democratic control.
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The author makes several appeals to authority when mentioning the opinions of Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, Ed Cox, and the Rev. Rubén Díaz Sr., as well as a dichotomous depiction when stating 'Trump isn't welcome in the Bronx.'
“Trump isn't welcome in the Bronx,”
Ed Cox, chairman of the New York Republican Party, noted that...
“People are fed up," he said. "Democrats say they are there to help us ... but our people are doing worse under the Democratic control.-
Trump held a rally in Crotona Park, South Bronx on Thursday evening.
A few thousand supporters gathered in the park despite heavy rain.
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Donald Trump held a rally in Crotona Park, South Bronx on Thursday evening.
Trump claimed he had ‘OD’d’ on himself after appearing on television too often.
Republicans blocked a bipartisan piece of immigration and border security legislation that aimed to clamp down on the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the US-Mexico border.
