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Former President Donald Trump took part in a primetime Town Hall event with Sean Hannity on Fox News Thursday night.
“If you would just tone it down a hair, stop some of the name calling,” Hannity said as the crowd began to ring out in a chorus of jeers. The host quickly pointed out that the comments were from pundits who said the actions could help Trump “pick up swing voters” in his bid to reclaim the White House during the 2024 Presidential Election.
The former President, unfazed by the suggestion, replied, “I came into office and from the day I got in I was under siege by people that had been in Washington for many years.” He continued, ” If I wasn’t tough, I wouldn’t be here right now.”
As Tony noted President Trump’s toughness isn’t in question, it is a matter of picking the right battle(s) versus picking “every battle”.
During the Town Hall many things were said, including an assertion that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may not be able to maintain his position as the second choice for Republican voters and that you can’t get angry with the press. The comments drew laughs from the crowd.
Tony felt the comments wouldn’t actually connect with voters, but Trump’s comments about not liking the term “woke”, not wanting to use it and that people don’t know what it is earlier in the day could connect. However, Trump then turned back to talking about being woke, including in our military, during the town hall.
These were examples of what Tony called “unforced errors” by the former President.
To hear Tony’s full thoughts click the link below.
