Trump does not dismiss possibility of political violence if he loses, and other highlights from his Time interview

Former President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with his controversial remarks in a recent interview with Time magazine. Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee, refused to dismiss the potential for political violence from his supporters if he isn’t elected in November, suggesting it would depend on the fairness of the election outcome.

In the wide-ranging interview, Trump also doubled down on his promise to pardon the hundreds of people sentenced for crimes committed stemming from the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. He called these individuals “hostages” and expressed his willingness to consider pardoning all of them.

Trump’s latest remarks on abortion also drew criticism, as he refused to say whether he would veto a federal abortion ban and suggested that states should decide on punishments for women who undergo abortions where it’s banned. President Joe Biden’s campaign seized on Trump’s comments, warning of the potential consequences of his stance on abortion rights.

Additionally, Trump rekindled criticism of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, blaming him for security lapses that failed to stop an attack by Hamas. Trump’s tepid calls for the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, also raised eyebrows.

Overall, Trump’s latest interview with Time magazine has once again sparked controversy and drawn attention to his divisive stances on various issues. The former president’s refusal to dismiss political violence and his controversial positions on abortion and international relations continue to fuel debate and criticism.