Staff Reports
In a stunning display of political rhetoric, Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce and operatic surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris, recently made headlines during an interview on MSNBC. During the segment, she advocated for the “extinguishment” of former President Donald Trump, just weeks after two separate attempts on his life. It’s almost as if the left is in a contest to see who can make the most inflammatory comments without a hint of irony.
The spotlight turned to Trump’s self-proclaimed role as a “protector” of women at a rally in Pennsylvania, which ignited a question from Mika Brzezinski about the curious juxtaposition of that claim against the backdrop of accusations aimed at Trump from the left. Brzezinski questioned how someone, often labeled a sexual predator, could position himself as a guardian for women’s rights. It’s as if they think Trump is the punchline of a really bad joke, and they’re holding the microphone.
In her commentary, Raimondo didn’t hold back; she enshrined her position with a classic bit of leftist embellishment. She claimed that Trump’s remarks were not just misleading but fundamentally belittling, insisting that women are not foolish enough to buy into his rhetoric. Given that the left’s favorite pastime appears to be painting Trump as a villain, it’s no surprise she’d veer into hyperbole, suggesting that his campaign speeches were packed with “baloney.”
The former governor of Rhode Island also seized this opportunity to lament the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. In her view, that judicial decision confirmed her worst fears and reinforced her identity as a self-styled abortion advocate. Throughout her tirade, she proudly claimed she had actively led on women’s issues, implying that her version of “real protection” is far superior to anything Trump could conjure.
Biden commerce secretary calls for Trump to be extinguished ‘for good’
"Let’s extinguish him for good. We have an answer. We have a remarkably talented candidate who is sincere, pragmatic and open. Let’s just get it done.”https://t.co/bMVWGQuTuT
— Trump2024_no_matter_what (@TexasTrump2024) September 25, 2024
As if the theatrics weren’t enough, Raimondo’s final solution was to “extinguish” Trump from American politics entirely. Brzezinski, potentially channeling some sense of sanity in response to the crazy, sought clarification on whether Raimondo meant to vote Trump out or find him a one-way ticket to the political graveyard. The Commerce Secretary affirmed her intent, essentially calling for a political banishment that would make even the most zealous of anti-Trump activists raise an eyebrow.
Reactions from the Republican side were swift and scathing, pointing out the grotesque nature of Raimondo’s comments, especially following the assassination attempts. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump campaign officials expressed outrage that the left continues to toy with violent rhetoric while simultaneously downgrading Trump’s safety to a mere political game. This entire spectacle underscores an increasing desperation among leftists, who seem to believe that calling for the political “extinction” of their opponents is an effective strategy—rather than a dangerous escalation that could backfire spectacularly.
