Trump's 'Vermin' Remark Draws Criticism and Nazi Comparisons

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Former President Donald Trump referred to his political opponents as 'vermin' during a Veterans Day speech.
President Joe Biden and other critics have likened Trump's language to that of dictators, particularly Adolf Hitler.
Trump also repeated his unfounded claims of election fraud during the 2020 presidential election.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been criticized for using the term 'vermin' to describe his political opponents during a Veterans Day speech. The term has historically been used by dictators to dehumanize their opponents, drawing comparisons to language used by Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Trump's comments were made at a rally in New Hampshire, where he also repeated his unfounded claims that fraud cost him the 2020 presidential election.

Current U.S. President Joe Biden, along with historians and experts, have expressed concern over Trump's choice of words. Biden, speaking at a San Francisco fundraiser, likened Trump's rhetoric to that of the Nazis. He also criticized Trump's recent comments about undocumented immigrants 'poisoning the blood of our country' and his verbal attacks on Paul Pelosi.

Biden further connected Trump to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, suggesting that women voters would remember this connection. He also claimed that his agenda was resonating with voters. Meanwhile, Trump's camp has hinted at plans for a transformative remaking of the federal government if he wins the 2024 election.

The use of dehumanizing language by political leaders has been a topic of concern among historians and political analysts. They argue that such language can instill fear and create divisions among the populace. However, it's important to note that these criticisms and comparisons are based on the interpretations and perspectives of the individuals making them.

Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • The comparison of Trump's language to that of Adolf Hitler is based on interpretations and may not be universally agreed upon.

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Biden accuses Trump of echoing Nazis with ‘vermin’ remark

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Wednesday, 15 November 2023 13:47
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    • At a recent rally in New Hampshire, Trump repeated his false claim that fraud cost him the 2020 presidential election
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    80%

    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 calls political enemies ‘vermin,’ echoing dictators Hitler, Mussolini

    The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Marianne LeVine Sunday, 12 November 2023 22:45
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    • Deception (50%)
      • Trump said toward the end of his speech, repeating his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
      • Trump also received widespread criticism and condemnation recently from groups such as the Anti-Defamation League for saying in an interview that undocumented immigrants were 'poisoning the blood of our country.'
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (70%)
      • Trump's divisive rhetoric comes as he remains the clear polling leader in the dwindling GOP primary field and as he and his allies have already started to plot ways for the federal government to punish his critics and opponents should he win back the White House next November.
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      88%

      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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      Biden campaign says Trump echoed Hitler with use of word 'vermin'

      Reuters Nathan Layne Monday, 13 November 2023 18:32
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      • Bias (80%)
        • Trump told a rally in New Hampshire on Saturday he would "root out the communists, Marxists, fascists and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country that lie and steal and cheat on elections," repeating his false claim that fraud cost him the 2020 presidential election.
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        (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 labels enemies ‘vermin,’ echoing Hitler and Nazi propaganda, historians and Biden campaign say

        Spectrum Local News Joseph Konig Monday, 13 November 2023 00:00
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          • Trump's plans for a transformative remaking of the federal government if he wins the 2024 election
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        • Fallacies (100%)
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        • Bias (60%)
          • The article quotes multiple critics of Trump, but does not include any supporters or neutral parties for balance.
            • The article uses strong language to describe Trump's rhetoric, which could indicate a bias against him.
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            88%

            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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            Biden assails Trump’s ‘vermin’ remark and compares it to Nazi rhetoric

            krdo.com CNN Newssource Wednesday, 15 November 2023 04:43
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              • Biden's criticism of Trump's verbal attacks on Paul Pelosi
              • Biden's connection of Trump to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade
              • Biden's claim that his agenda was resonating with voters
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              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
            • Deception (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Fallacies (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Bias (70%)
              • Biden also criticized Trump's recent comments about undocumented immigrants 'poisoning the blood of our country', and his verbal attacks on Paul Pelosi.
                • Biden tied Trump to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, and suggested that women voters would remind him of that record in the next election.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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