https://politico.com/news/christie-trump-blame-rise-antisemitism…
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reiterated his claim that former President Donald Trump has fueled the increase in antisemitism and hate across the country Sunday, saying Trump’s “intolerant language and conduct” has given people “permission” to act the same.
“When you show intolerance toward everyone, which is what [Trump] does, you give permission as a leader for others to have their intolerance come out,” Christie said Sunday during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “Intolerance toward anyone encourages intolerance toward everyone.”
“I think that there have been a lot of people who contributed to it,” Christie said Sunday. “I believe Donald Trump’s intolerant language and conduct gives others permission to act the same.”
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Can the messages conveyed by politicians have a real effect on the rise or reduction of hate-driven incidents?
@9H7VP9T6mos6MO
I think that people are able to think for themselves, but there is going to be some people who always follow what a politican says, just because they don't have the independence to think for themselves.
@9H7V57V6mos6MO
Definitely, people in times of perceived crisis are easily swayed to the ideas of people in power, and if ideals of a politician align with hate then their followers will believe the same.
@9H7TWM76mos6MO
Yes, when a public figure calls for hate on a group people who like them are likely to agree and follow them.
@9H7XDLJ6mos6MO
Yes, there will always be some people who are affected by political powers.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
In what ways do you think public figures can influence acts of discrimination or acceptance within a society?
@9H7TRWH6mos6MO
Public figures can spread misinformation that aligns with their view, like today.
@9H7TWM76mos6MO
They can influence it in the way that people trust these people's opinions and will follow what they say, whether or not they're harmful.
@9H7VKZN6mos6MO
totally influential since a president has the power to make people follow him and believe in what he believes is best.
@RadicalDonnyDemocrat6mos6MO
Remember when Trump failed to condemn the anti-Semites who marched in Charlottesville chanting "Jews will not replace us?" I do.
Trump fanned these flames. Chris Christie is right about this.
@AlertPandaLibertarian6mos6MO
Christie has found yet another issue to blame Trump.
This envy ridden Trump hating blowhard now blames Trump for the nationwide spike in Islamophobia & Anti-Semitism.
Someone needs to offer him a hot cup of “STFU” to go with his jelly doughnuts.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution6mos6MO
By the looks of it, he eats a lot more than a few jelly doughnuts
@SpecialInterestStork6mos6MO
Yes, Donald Trump who is the only President EVER to have a Jewish daughter is the reason for historic antisemitism in the country. OK CHRIS CHRISTIE. What a joke.
@GleefulPopulist6mos6MO
That ain’t how it works. Ivanka’s mother would have to be Jewish. She wasn’t.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution6mos6MO
Christy's mouth has always moved faster than his mind. This is just another instance.
@9H82R946mos6MO
Trump should deserve some blame.
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