Donald Trump Jr. defends dad amid Hitler comparisons, says 'I didn't know Tim Walz was a woman...'

Donald Trump Jr. had a tense and unexpectedly ironic appearance on CNN, where he fiercely defended his father over comparison with Adolf Hitler.

Published on: Oct 2, 2024, 23:08:19 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Following the 2024 vice presidential debate, Donald Trump Jr. had a tense and unexpectedly ironic appearance on CNN, where he fiercely defended his father over comparison with Adolf Hitler. This intense post-debate discussion began with Republican candidate JD Vance taking on Democratic running mate Tim Walz.

Donald Trump Jr. fiercely denounced the media, holding it responsible for the divisive political atmosphere that he feels resulted in his father's two murder attempts earlier this year. “I’ve had to deal with this twice now... about someone trying to shoot their grandfather,” he bemoaned, alluding to the upsetting discussions he had with his kids over the threats directed at Donald Trump. His remarks implied that media narratives had nurtured these aggressive ideas.

Despite using harsh words, CNN contributor Kaitlan Collins immediately criticised Trump Jr. for his remarks regarding the media. She disputed, saying, “You can't blame the media for those threats,” stressing that they had never encouraged or supported violence against his father. Tension increased when Trump Jr. continued to blast the media, claiming that it has made it easier to compare his father to Hitler over time.

“When someone allows people to have a platform to call someone literally Hitler every day for nine years, it creates it. Whether you want to believe it or not, that's a fact,” he stated.

Collins reminded him instantly that Vance had once compared Trump to Hitler.

During private conversations back in 2016, Vance had voiced his reservations about Trump, speculating whether he was “America’s Hitler.”

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Donald Trump Jr. blasts Tim Walz as MSNBC host accuses Vance of ‘mansplaining’

Following an accusation by an MSNBC host that Vance was “mansplaining” during the vice presidential debate, Donald Trump Jr. lashed out at Tim Walz.

Nicole Wallace, host of MSNBC, made the absurd accusation that Vance was “mansplaining.”

Before the CBS hosts mysteriously muffled Vance's microphone during the debate, Vance had been talking extensively on Kamala Harris's immigration history and the administration's usage of the CBP One app for migrants.

“I actually think that if you're a woman that might be the worst moment J.D. Vance had because he was going to mansplain right over that mute button,” Wallace stated while having a discussion with her fellow panel, which was comprised mostly of women.

Meanwhile, Trump Jr. implied on X that Walz may not be a man if Vance is guilty of “mansplaining” to him.

“I didn’t know Tim Walz was a woman… I guess you never know these days,” Trump's first son wrote.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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