The initial misrepresentation of Donald Trump's "very fine people" comment from his Charlottesville press conference seems to have originated from a combination of selective media reporting and the way sound bites were used. During the August 15, 2017, press conference, Trump made the "very fine people on both sides" comment in the same breath as a clarification that he was not referring to neo-Nazis and white nationalists, who he said "should be condemned totally." However, many media outlets focused primarily on the "fine people" part of his statement, omitting or downplaying the clarification, which led to widespread controversy.
While it’s difficult to pin the initial cut to one specific journalist or outlet, major news organizations such as CNN and The New York Times were quick to report the controversy, and political figures, including Joe Biden, later used the comment in campaigns, often focusing on the part about "fine people" and leaving out the clarification. This selective emphasis likely contributed to the widespread perception that Trump was drawing moral equivalence between neo-Nazis and counterprotesters.
This selective framing, along with viral clips shared on social media, amplified the outrage, leading to the lasting controversy surrounding his comments.
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