Donald Trump's Most Controversial Moments About Latinos During 2016 Election Campaign, So Far
As Donald Trump continues to try and unify the Republican Party after becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, the question most hold is: Will he get the Hispanic vote? Trump has been under fire for constantly changing his position on many topics. When he announced his campaign he insulted numerous people with his offensive comments but later retracted saying how much he loved Latinos.
Here is a sample of the diverse rhetoric Trump has used throughout his campaign.
"I will win the Latino Vote"
Last year, Trump had an interview with NBC News where he said he would win the Latino vote. During this interview, he noted that the Mexican government was forcing the bad people into the U.S because they were smart. He also said that these people were criminals and drug addicts.
However, he said that he would win the Latino vote because Latinos love him. He added that he would win the vote because he would create jobs and the Latinos would get those jobs. He also stated that he has many Latinos working for him all over the country.
"Latinos Support Donald Trump"
During a Trump rally, someone handed a sign to Trump that stated that Latinos support him. Trump mocked Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., stating that the sign was actually made by a real person and then invited the Latina woman who made the sign up to the stage. The woman gave Trump a hug and Trump stated that he loved her. Trump accompanied her down the stairs and the crowd cheered.
"I Love Hispanics"
After Trump's aggressive comments on Latinos, he recently tweeted out a Cinco de Mayo picture with him eating a taco and stating, "I Love Hispanics." Interestingly enough Trump did not say "I Love Mexicans," especially given that the date is associated with Mexico and not the rest of Latin America.
Happy #CincoDeMayo! The best taco bowls are made in Trump Tower Grill. I love Hispanics! https://t.co/ufoTeQd8yA pic.twitter.com/k01Mc6CuDI
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 5, 2016
"Did the Mexican government send you?"
During a conference at Freedom Fest, a Mexican told Trump how insulted he was and asked if he would build a wall around the entire U.S. Trump asked the man if Mexico had sent him and said that he did not encourage Mexico sending rapists and criminals to the U.S. The Mexican then asked Trump if he had ever read the Statue of Liberty.
"The Wall"
During a CNN debate, moderator Wolf Blitzer asked Trump how he would make the Mexican government pay for the wall. Trump responded by stating that he would make the wall even taller. He also tried to shame former Mexican president Vicente Fox for using the "F" word on live television. Trump continued his rhetoric on drugs and said he would make the most economic wall.
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