Trump Sticks to Debunked Claims in Contentious Fox News Interview
In an interview with Howard Kurtz, Trump refused to retract false statements about Haitian immigrants and downplayed the violence of January 6.
- During a Fox News interview, Trump reiterated false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, despite being fact-checked by host Howard Kurtz.
- Trump refused to acknowledge that his statements about immigrants eating pets had been debunked by local officials.
- Kurtz challenged Trump's description of the January 6 Capitol riot as a 'day of love,' highlighting the violence and arrests that occurred.
- Trump maintained that his political opponents are a greater threat than foreign adversaries, naming Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi as 'enemies from within.'
- The interview showcased Trump's strategy of deflecting questions and denying widely known facts as he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election.