Trump Team Condemns Washington Post Inquiry Linking Him to Post-Election Hate Crimes

Incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the Washington Post for seeking comment on alleged hate crimes after Trump's election, despite the reporter acknowledging no direct connection to Trump.

• Washington Post reporter Emmanuel Felton reached out to Trump’s transition team regarding a racially charged incident in New Jersey following the 2024 election.
• The inquiry was part of a broader report on a rise in hate crimes, including text messages and neo-Nazi marches, which Felton noted could not be directly linked to Trump.
• Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s incoming press secretary, called the inquiry an attempt to unfairly associate Trump with racial incidents and accused the media of fostering division.
• Leavitt shared the email publicly on X, labeling it as an example of biased media practices and criticizing the Washington Post’s credibility.
• The Trump transition team also reported receiving threats against Cabinet nominees and staff, prompting swift law enforcement action.

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