Did Trump Dog Whistle “I Can’t Breathe” For Racist Votes?

Donald Trump was recently making his case to New York voters. While attacking Mitt Romney, as he often does, he may have invoked Eric Garner. Garner was choked to death by the NYPD for breaking up a fight. Wes Clark Jr., John Iadarola (ThinkTank), and Jimmy Dore, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. “Yesterday, during a speech in Rome, New York, Donald Trump decided to make fun of Mitt Romney by invoking Garner’s infamous last words, “I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe.” “The last election should have been won, except Romney choked like a dog. He choked,” said Trump, according to The Staten Island Advance. Then, he put his hands to his throat in the universal choking sign and quoted Garner... The primaries in New York at set for next Tuesday. Trump will be addressing the Staten Island Republican County Committee’s at the annual Lincoln Day brunch Sunday.”* Read more here: ********** The Young Turks April 14, 2016 Hour 1 Speaker At Bernie Rally: “Stop Electing Corporate Whores“ No Battery Charges For Corey Lewandowski Did Trump Dog Whistle “I Can’t Breathe” For Racist Votes? Fracking Way Worse Than Anyone Thought ********** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. Young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations. (American Heritage Dictionary) Download audio and video of the full two hour show on-demand the members-only post game show by becoming a member at Your membership supports the day to day operations and is vital for our continued success and growth. ********** Get The Young Turks Mobile App Today! Download the iOS version here: Download the Android version here:
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