Bob Schieffer Accuses Donald Trump of Racism
CBS' Bob Schieffer has come out and said what many in the news industry are probably thinking but are understandably hesitant to go on record about:
That Donald Trump's incessant criticism of President Obama is racially motivated.
The host of Face the Nation, visibly upset, called Trump a racist last night on the CBS Evening News, and not just for Trump's Obama birth certificate crusade.
Schieffer was also talking about Trump's suggestion that Obama is not Ivy League material and may not have had the grades to get into Harvard Law School.
The context of Trump's comments was Obama not releasing his transcripts.
"That's just code for saying he got into law school because he's black," Schieffer said. "This is an ugly strain of racism that's running through this whole thing."
Earlier in the week, Trump said, "I have friends who have smart sons with great marks, great boards, great everything and they can't get into Harvard."
"We don't know a thing about this guy. There are a lot of unanswered questions."
While it's fine to bash Obama - heck, it's your right! - that doesn't mean Trump's not out of line. What do you think? Are Trump's criticisms racist?
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April 29th, 2011 4:27 AM
@freespirit114:
Always good to hear from you,
Trump have the "honor" of having his names on so many buildings, I am convinced that he wants to be able to call The White House, Trump's White House. Over a year ago, Trumpster offered to build a ballroom inside of The White House at No cost to the government. Trump estimated the cost to be between the large gap of $50-100 million dollars. What is wrong with the ballroom that other presidential families have entertained in? With the offer of the building of an expensive ballroom, Trump had said that David Axelrod Never responded to him about a new ballroom. So with that little tidbit in mind, Trump's eyes have been on The White House for over a year Not necessarily as president,but having "The Trump Label" as a permanent fixture of The White House. I believe that when presidential advisor, David Axelrod did Not get back with Trump about building a New ballroom in The White House, Trump's ego probably was bruised and he went off the d
April 29th, 2011 3:41 AM
Race card, race card, give me a break! Yeah, and we whities were all racists back in 1995 when all the blacks cheered as murderer OJ was set free.
April 28th, 2011 3:10 PM
The ususal: If you say anything that isn't politically correct Your A Racist! Sick of it!!! Bob is your typical liberal with too much money. Personally, I'm sick of the typical politician -- Maybe Mr. Trump would be a good change.
Rank: D-Lister
April 28th, 2011 12:45 PM
@Leo: I agree! Especially about Trump wanting what he can't have (The White House). It's almost as if Trump feels that if he can't have it then Obama, who he feels is a lesser man than himself should not either.
I can't recall who said this but it fits here and Trump would to well to remember it: "Constant repition of a lie will not make it the truth".
April 28th, 2011 12:06 PM
I will decline to answer about racial overtones, but I will voice that by all indications, there is a resentment toward President Obama spearheaded by Trump. Trump has always been seen as a successful businessman and he deserves full credit for what he has accomplished over the years. It is my understanding that Trump is from a very wealthy family, where as The President is from humbled beginnings. In his book The Art of the Deal Trump tells the story about he and his brother Robert playing with blocks. Trumps had used all his blocks to build and Needed more to finish his project. His brother Robert gave Trump the Needed blocks, and in Trump's own words "Robert Never got his blocks back". Evidently it has taken all these years to acknowledge that Trump is all for himself with the bitterness of lemon water ruining through his veins. He has amassed an incredible fortune, but sadly it is mostly on paper. So when push come to shove, President Obama is a far wealthier man than Trump. Trump
April 28th, 2011 10:54 AM
I think he's just seeking attention, hopefully those smart Americans will ignore him.
April 28th, 2011 10:10 AM
seems like any criticism towards obama is racially motivated . the man is getting blamed for things that were happening way before he got into office.