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CNNW CNN Tonight With Don Lemon August 11, 2016

Foundation. A couple of very bad ones came out and its called pay for play. Some of these were really, really bad. And illegal. A lot to get to that gets to the senior white house correspondent. Jim, you cant write this stuff. A trump rally just wrapped up and whats going on down there . This is just days after the orlando shooter was standing behind Hillary Clinton. Who was behind donald trump . Don, you said it. There is never a shortage of jaw dropping moments. Donald trump rally was no exception. He was trying to call attention to the fact that the father of the orlando nightclub shooter was at a Hillary Clinton effect earlier this week and saying this as a disgraced former congressman was sitting behind him at the audience in sunrise, florida. That was mark foal whoa resigned nearly years ago after he was learned he was sending sexually explicit texts to congressional pages. Heres the moment when he was talking about the father of that shooter just as mark foley was sitting behind him. Lets play that moment. You think you have the best location, right . You do in one way, but the people behind me, they are all on television. They are going to be famous. They are going to be famous. They are going to be. Speaking of that, wasnt it terrible when the father of the animal that killed the wonderful people in orlando was sitting with a big smile on his face right behind Hillary Clinton. And by the way, including a lot of the people here, how many of you people know me . A lot of you people know me. When you get those seats, you sort of know the campaign. So when she said we didnt know, they knew. Another moment that got everybodys attention is when donald trump was going after president obama and Hillary Clinton and Foreign Policy over the last several years. Donald trump at one point described the president as the founder of isis and also referred to the president by his full name, Barack Hussein obama. We will explain more about that in a moment. President obama, isis is honoring president obama. He is the founder of isis. He is the founder of isis. He is the founder. He founded isis. I would say the cofounder would be cooked Hillary Clinton. Cofounder. Crooked Hillary Clinton. And don, like a lot of moments at donald trump rallies where he is going after Hillary Clinton, the crowd was chanting lock her up, lock her up. Trump continues to push back over the uproar of his comments about Second Amendment people and Hillary Clinton. Tell us what happened. Thats right. We should point out at this rally, donald trump went off on the media saying that the coverage of his comments about Second Amendment people being able to do something about Hillary Clinton, he called it disgusting. He also we should point out was putting out tweets all day long saying he was never trying to insight violence. He was going after cnn at one point in a tweet saying his Campaign Never met with the secret service and Officials Say there are representatives who did meet with them. This was another moment where he was blaming the media for controversy that he created. I can tell you that at one point when he was going off on the Media Coverage, the crowd was not yelling lock her up, they were chanting lock them up as in us, the media. Not surprising. Describe what happened at trump tower today if you will. Incredible event. Thousands of people were standing here in the middle of manhattan with cell phones up and holding their breath. As a man decided to climb trump tower saying he had a message for mr. Trump. He started at about 3 30 and all the while talking to police who were trying to coax him inside safely. They eventually did. They yelled out a cheer and donald trump cheated and thanked Police Officers for the efforts in saving that mans life. It was a bizarre moment outside of trump tower. What do you know about the climber and his motive . He is a 20yearold from virginia and he came here and stayed in a hotel and had this plan all along according to police. He told police as he wassing that hoe had a message for mr. Trump and he posted it in a you tube video. Take a look at what that looks like. Hello, mr. Trump. Excuse my manner of appearance. I just dont know how many people will watch this. I would rather not be recognizable. I am an independent researcher seeking a private audience with you to discuss an important matter. I guarantee that it is in your interest to honor this request. Believe me, my purpose is not significa significant. I would not risk my life pursuing. If i had sought this via conventional means, i would not likely have success. You are a busy man with many responsibilities. I will get my Contact Information to your campaign. As you heard, this mans name has not been released said he wanted to talk to mr. Trump and had a message. No details on what that message is. Police are going to talk to him, but he is being evaluated for psychiatric reasons. Do we know about charges and what he faces . Not right now. He is being evaluated and will be put under arrest. Police are having conversations with the da about what the arrests will be. We will find out more as the night goes on. Thank you. Franklin d roosevelt and the line of america. A trump supporter and Law Enforcement analyst Cedric Alexander from decalb county, georgia and author of new guardians. I want to play this again. The rally and donald trump. Lets listen. You think you have the best location, right . You do in one way, but the people behind me, they are all on television. They are going to be famous. They are going to be famous. They are going to be. And by the way, speaking of that, wasnt it terrible when the father of the animal that killed the wonderful people in orlando was sitting with a big smile on his face right behind Hillary Clinton. And by the way, including a lot of the people here, how many of you people know me . A lot of you people know me. When you get those seats, you sort of know the campaign. So when she said we didnt know, he knew. They knew. Whats your reaction . Sorry. I would fire whoever was taking the set behind me if i knew they were going to make that comment. You cant write this. Im shaking my head. I am between people climbing buildings. Shows are not written with plot this is big. House of cards cant come up with this. Should they be more careful about who they let in . We were talking about the man behind Hillary Clinton. And now we are talking about a disgraced congressman. Is it karma . Is someone placing these people behind . All of these people were vetted in the past. These are totally different campaigns from what we have seen in the past. They knew every person on that stage and picked them for a reason. You would think they would heavily vet who was going to be on tv over their shoulder. You people are famous and you will be on tv. You cannot write this stuff. You cannot. If they do, they are an incredible writer. I want to talk to you about security at the campaign. We are talking about whats happening now. The guy behind, we are talking about the trump tower protester who rushed the stage at the clinton rally. In these instances, it matters who is behind you, but words matter as well. Why do words matter so much . They are important in this Political Climate they are in. Any time you make the statements, you are a president ial candidate. You are attempting to become the most powerful person in the free world. Commander in chief of this great country. Any words come out of your mouth will be measured and measured individual low. You have to be very, very careful because depending on the context and inflection and tone, all of this will characterize your message in terms of what it is they are trying to say and to say you are being unintentional is not an excuse because of the fact that you are a president ial candidate and we have to be very, very careful. Big influence. What do you think about the Second Amendment people and the handling of that . Whats clear about that remark, if you listen to the american people, both sides of the aisle have great concerns about that remark. Here again deing on the inflection and the context in which it was stated, it can be interpreted in a variety of ways. What we heard from the American Public over the last few days is that its just that. Its being taken in very different ways, but heres the thing. If anyone is taking it in a way that is negative or an attempt upon someones life and safety, that is serious. Whether its your intent or not, your position as a candidate, every word coming out of your mouth will be measured and you have to be responsible for it and have the temperament to be in control of yourself because you are a representative that is attempting to become president. I want to bring in douglas. Is it worth taking a step back and talking about why comments like this are the third in american politics. Its been unfortunately not uncommon over the course of u. S. History. This is an academic question. No. First of all he is trying to lead a pitch fork revolution and he dominates the Media Coverage and the king of the dog whistle and you will get more and more of this kind of thing. When you call to kill the other candidate and intimate even with a nod and a wink or a jokey way that violence of any kind might be okay, its not only beyond the pale, but close to being illegal. He didnt say anything that is going to get him arrested, but he is walking this line that is deeply unhealthy. I lecture about garfield being killed and kennedy and the shooting of gerald ford. We know all of this. Its the one thing you cant do is to say that i want my opponent to be physically harmed. Trump seems to enjoy dancing in that interzone between decency and crude, rude, violent threat. Its interesting that you think trumps comments might have been prescripted. The president said these weredaley and weekly. Why do you think these comments might have been prescripted . Because he is a homegrown demagogue. We have seen this for a long time. Blood coming out of her you know what and i wasnt mocking the reporter for the disability when the camera shows he did. You can read his line and interpret it the way he is. He didnt really mean anything except Second Amendment people are going to vote. Anybody watching that clip know that he is lurching forward with that. Its part of the off with her head and lock her up motif that his campaign is running on. He has one issue that he is running on. A demolition of Hillary Clinton as a person. Its horrifying for children to have to tune into this sad unraveling of the american political season. The question is with lawmakers, they are more than a can be out now. Paul ryan said he thought it was a joke at first and fine, that doesnt make it better. My question to you is, how did politicians like this and also paul ryan, how can they support him, but then say what he said is reprehensible . I think they realize that he is their best vehicle to move in the direction they want to move the country. Do they agree with his policies . Maybe not. Do they agree with him . No. We are given two reasonable choices. There are other candidates, but they feel as i do of my choices, this clearly is what i would rather have for the next four years. A lot of republicans and democrats have said this may not have been my candidate of choice, but i back this candidate now. I supported trump early on and i didnt agree with his policies, but i was so ready for a fresh voice in washington and a substantial change that sometimes im willing to overlook shortcomings. It has been reality . In the beginning, people said it was refreshing. This is someone who is not pc. And then now, you as a surrogate have to come on and defend him. That aint easy. I only defend it when i believe it and i dont think he was trying to create violence. If i did, i wouldnt defend it. I dont think he did. I cant get into his mind. Heres why. Most of the time when donald trump wants to tell the you something, he doesnt hold back. He says exactly what he thinks. Why isnt that exactly what he thought . To me do you believe mark foley was at the rally. The video shows it. I sa you it with my own ice, you about i question it. That are is akin to saying donald trump didnt mean it is like him mocking the New York Times reporter to say he is not doing it, it defies logic. You are telling us that we dont see what is happening. Again, my interpretation was look, nra is one of the most powerful groups and you have something you can do about it. You have something you can do about it. Which is what . Engage in the process. Get out and vote. Write checks and put up signs. Why didnt he say that. He doesnt think like a normal person running for office like heres your check and heres what you want to get done and people know they can send in moan and put a Bumper Sticker on your car. Why didnt he say that . Its easy for you to say that the next day or two days after. You can say that, but why doesnt he . If he is clear and you say he is a straight shooter and says what he means and means what he says, its not episodic. Every week you are sitting here and having to explain to me and the american people, the voter, what donald trump meant that no one else sees but him and his surrogate. Some of his staunch supporters. Had he been able to get past a couple of these making excuses for him. You have seen sometimes i havent come to the defense of certain issues. This is one where i see it. Again, i will say this. In giving the other side of the story, Hillary Clinton stubbed her toe the same way against barack obama when they were trying to get her out. We did that and i remember the whole thing. This is not 2008 or 2012. She is a seasoned politician and she made a mistake. I will give you the last word here. Let me say this, don. We have a social responsibility to maintain a level of etiquette and particularly in leadership positions. Its inexcusable to make remarks that leaves to be questioned to the finds that people may not be stable. In as much as we dont have kr0e8 of throw 00 million people, what we should have control over is how we use language and how we represent ourselves. Here again for anyone who is attempting to become president of the united states. That is important that we have to assume that responsibility. American people here again on both sides of the aisle dont like the statements because its not for the best interest of this country. Thank you all. I appreciate it. Well be right back. Sorry, captain obvious. Dont be. Ive got the hotels. Com app, which makes it simple to book a room for 500. Or 25, but it wont be here. You can stay with me. Thanks. Ive already lost enough today. Isaac hou has mastered gravity defying moves to amaze his audience. Great show. Here you go. Now hes added a new routine. Making depositing a check seem so effortless. Easy to use chase technology, for whatever youre trying to master. Isaac, are you ready . Yeah. Chase. So you can. The secret service said they spoke about the Second Amendment remarks which many interpret as a threat to Hillary Clinton. I want to bring in the senior political analyst and the author of the upcoming book. Elect ill dysfunction. He joins us during skype. That is not a provocative quote. Thank you, gentlemen. Heres what thomas wrote last night in the New York Times. It was scathing. That is how he got assassinated. People are playing with fire here and there is no bigger name thrower than donald trump. He is a disgusting human being and his children should be ashamed of him. I pray that he loses all 50 states so that the message goes loud and clear. The likes of you should never come this way again. Your reaction to this. Do you think that this is a sign that Trumps Campaign is in crisis . Well, its hard to know because everything he said that seems to put him in crisis he said he benefitted from. He announced last night that he benefitted from this. You mentioned the tragedy ten days before the israeli ambassador was assassinated, he wanted to meet with me to talk about how to stop the rhetoric that he was afraid would cause violence and of course 10 t days later caused his own death. The problem is that trump has been creating or contributing to an aura that violence is acceptable. He create this is notion through his double entend res that can be easily understood by people. We live in an age of lone wolf terrorists who are inspired by what leaders say. One can just imagine, all you need is one or two or three people who are misunderstanding. He takes trump at his word and he didnt mean it. Going out and saying what does the Second Amendment really mean. It means the right to top tyrants. Hillary clinton wants to take away our guns, she is a tyrant. We can see how this leads to an assassination. Got forbid this happen, we would be playing and replaying this and see see what contributed to this. We all hope it doesnt come to that. Lets listen to what trump said. Ilry wants to abolish, essentially abolish the second amendme amendment. If she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is. I dont know. To alans point about making her a tyrant, she doesnt want to abolish the Second Amendment . No. There is no evidence of that and donald trump and his supporters and many in the Republican Party overstate her positions on guns. Let me go back and echo something, the former criminal law professor just said. I do think that often in public life, people create a context that and there is a rhetoric about violence that can send a mes

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