Donald Trump’s video statement apologizing for his “grab them by the pussy” comments may be a first in that it’s an actual apology coming from Trump. You can watch it below, but let’s take it by the numbers:
I've never said I'm a perfect person nor pretended to be someone that I'm not. I've said and done things I regret and the words released today on this more than a decade old video are one of them. Anyone who knows me knows these words don't reflect who I am. I said it, I was wrong and I apologize.
Sixty words. There’s an apology, but also an excuse—“this more than a decade old video.” And “anyone who knows me knows these words don’t reflect who I am”? Seems like a lot of people who know you say these words absolutely reflect who you are.
I've traveled the country talking about change for America but my travels have also changed me. I've spent time with grieving mothers who have spent lost their children, laid off workers whose jobs have gone to other countries and people from all walks of life who just want a better future. I have gotten to know the great people of our country and I've been humbled by the faith they've placed in me. I pledge to be a better man tomorrow and will never ever let you down.
Eighty-eight words. “I've changed!” Since last week, when you were insulting Alicia Machado’s weight? Since July, when you were attacking Khizr and Ghazala Khan? What on earth about Donald Trump’s campaign suggests he has “been humbled”?
Let's be honest. We're living in the real world. This is nothing more than a distraction from the important issues we're facing today. We are losing our jobs, we're less safe than we were eight years ago and Washington is totally broken.
Forty-two words changing the subject. “My sexual assault habits are a distraction.” And by the way, sexual assault is the real world for plenty of women.
Hillary Clinton and her kind have run our country into the ground. I've said some foolish things but there's a big difference between the words and actions of other people. Bill Clinton has actually abused women and Hillary has bullied, attacked, shamed and intimidated his victims. We will discuss this more in the coming days. See you at the debate on Sunday.
Sixty-two words of attacking his opponent. Sure, he’s changed and been humbled. That’s why he’s dedicating as many words to attacking as he did to apologizing.
Donald Trump today is exactly the man he was on that tape in 2005. He’s a disgusting misogynist with a sexual assault habit that he’s only keeping under wraps because he’s running for president.
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