During his interview, Trump asserted he always pushed back against the 'Lock her up!' chant, claiming he could have easily jailed Clinton, but chose not to. However, both historical records and Trump’s own rhetoric during his rallies contradict his assertion, as he encouraged the chants and even stated that Clinton should be locked up for her actions.
Daniel Dale, CNN’s fact-checker, directly addressed Trump's claims, stating, "I went back and looked at the tape and I found what I thought I'd find... Donald Trump did not say, 'Take it easy, take it easy. We're winning'." His analysis highlights how Trump both perpetuated and encouraged the chant, challenging the narrative Trump presented during the interview.
Dale emphasized the contradictions in Trump's statements by showcasing Trump's past remarks where he actively supported locking up Clinton, noting that, 'On many occasions, he paused his speeches for extended periods to let the chants continue.' This indicates not only his encouragement of the chants but a clear departure from his claims that he attempted to suppress them.
Trump's insistence that he never supported the 'Lock her up!' chants has been proven false by Dale's findings, which clearly demonstrate that Trump himself not only endorsed this chant but actively participated in promoting the idea of imprisoning Clinton, as seen in various statements made at his rallies.
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