Original article from: Forbes
The revelation that President Trump told Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward this spring that he publicly downplayed the danger of the coronavirus “because I don’t want to create a panic” has ignited a firestorm of criticism, and during a press briefing on Wednesday, the president doubled down on the issue, saying, “I don’t want people to be frightened,” however, since the very start of his campaign four years ago, Trump has repeatedly sought to stoke fear on a wide array of issues to win elections and maintain power. Here are some examples:
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- Trump incited panic when he claimed that migrant caravans were storming the southern border.
- His campaign ads incited panic about the threat of socialism.
- Trump incited panic by claiming antifa is a terrorist threat.
- Trump’s entire presidency has been based on the foundation of generating a sense of fear among his base.