MSNBC, ABC, others vigorously defend Trump ‘bloodbath’ coverage: ‘We did not miss the full context’

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After prominent media networks took heat for running headlines that skimped on important context of former President Trump's "bloodbath" comment, MSNBC, ABC News and others have seemingly doubled down on their criticism of the 2024 candidate.

Politico's headline stated, "Trump says country faces 'bloodbath' if Biden wins in November." An NBC News headline stated, "Trump says there will be a 'bloodbath' if he loses the election." The headline for CBS News stated, "In Ohio campaign rally, Trump says there will be a "bloodbath" if he loses November election."

Most headlines did not mention Trump was referring to his opinion of the state of the automotive industry should President Biden win another term.

On Sunday, Mary Bruce opened ABC "World News Tonight" by announcing that the Trump campaign was on the "defensive" after the former president had engaged in "fiery rhetoric."

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"Trump warning while discussing the economy that there would be a quote 'bloodbath' if he is not re-elected in November," Bruce said.

The reporting was based on statements made by Trump during a Saturday rally in Ohio, where he mentioned putting tariffs on Chinese-made cars that China would sell to Americans.

"We're going to put a