Trump does not dismiss possibility of political violence if he loses, and other highlights from his Time interview – LocalNews8.com

Former President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with his recent remarks in an interview with Time magazine. Trump refused to dismiss the potential for political violence from his supporters if he isn’t elected in November, suggesting it would depend on the outcome of the presidential race. This comes as Trump continues to push false 2020 election conspiracies, which he suggested provoked the violent mob that attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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. He called these individuals “hostages,” though many have pleaded guilty to violent crimes or have been convicted by juries.

Trump’s latest remarks on abortion also raised eyebrows, 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 immediately seized on Trump’s comments, warning of the potential consequences if he were to win the election.

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

Overall, Trump’s latest interview has once again sparked controversy and raised concerns about the potential consequences of his rhetoric and policies if he were to return to office.