CNN’s Abby Phillip highlighted the shift in Donald Trump’s debate answers on immigration since 2016, questioning whether there is a double standard in assessing his mental acuity. She compared Trump’s responses from the final debate in 2016 to his recent performance, noting his rambling and off-topic responses. Trump’s comments on immigration this year included racist lies about people eating dogs and cats. His mental acuity has been called into question in the past, with instances of rambling and nonsensical arguments on various topics.
During a CNN panel discussion, Ryan Girdusky, a former campaign staffer for Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris threw Trump off during the debate. However, he argued that Trump’s signs of aging were not as severe as Biden’s performance. Girdusky suggested that Trump, as a celebrity, is not held to the same standards as other politicians, allowing him to make outrageous statements without as much scrutiny. Abby Phillip pushed back, noting that Trump failed to make a coherent case on immigration despite having a strong position on the issue.
Abby Phillip pointed out Trump’s tendency to veer off-topic during debates, especially on immigration. She compared his 2016 debate answers to his recent performance, noting his failure to make a coherent argument despite having a strong stance on the issue. Trump’s comments during the debate included baseless claims and racist lies about people eating pets. His mental acuity has been called into question before, with instances of rambling and nonsensical arguments on various topics.
CNN’s Abby Phillip raised questions about a potential double standard in assessing Donald Trump’s mental acuity, given his shifting answers on immigration and tendency to ramble during debates. During a panel discussion, Ryan Girdusky suggested that Trump’s celebrity status allows him to make outrageous statements without facing the same scrutiny as other politicians. However, Phillip argued that Trump failed to make a compelling case on immigration during the debate, despite having a strong position on the issue.
CNN’s Abby Phillip highlighted the disparity between Donald Trump’s debate answers on immigration in 2016 and his recent performance, noting his tendency to veer off-topic and make racist lies. Panelist Ryan Girdusky suggested that Trump’s celebrity status shields him from the same level of scrutiny as other politicians, allowing him to make outrageous statements without consequence. Abby Phillip pushed back, pointing out Trump’s failure to make a coherent case on immigration despite having a strong stance on the issue.
