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Trump on ’60 Minutes’ Reflects on Midterm Loss, Death and Forgiveness: ‘I Do Hate Some of My Enemies’

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Mr. President Trump told “60 Minutes” that he blames Republican candidates and the war in Iran for the party’s midterm defeat, and acknowledged that his mass deportation policy was “too tough.” Sitting down with correspondent Ross Douthat, Trump was also asked about corruption, UFOs, and his views of the afterlife. Covered by 9 outlets: 3 lean left, 4 are centre, 2 lean right.

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  1. Dnaindia Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    'I hope I go to heaven': Trump's remark on hating his enemies in CBS interview draws attention

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    Donald Trump Uses The Very Term He Said Is Only Used By ‘THE ENEMY’

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  3. Hindustan Times Center Factuality: High IN
    'I do hate some of them’: Trump says he won't forgive enemies like James Comey, Nancy Pelosi even on his deathbed

    Trump said on CBS’s 60 Minutes he cannot forgive rivals like James Comey and Nancy Pelosi, even if forgiveness were needed for heaven.

  4. Twitchy Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Presidential Pardon? Trump Asked on ‘60 Minutes’ If He Can Forgive His Many Enemies
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  5. New York Post Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Trump says he ‘cannot’ forgive his enemies even if it means denial at Heaven’s gates

    “I probably cannot [forgive them], no, because I do hate some of my enemies and I always will,” Trump said.

  6. Deccanchronicle Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    Trump Says He Won't Forgive Enemies, Even on His Deathbed

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  7. Times of India Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    "Don't want to go to hell": Trump believes he will go to heaven after his death

    US President Donald Trump stated he believes in going to heaven and does not want to go to hell. During an interview, he admitted he struggles to forgive political enemies like James Comey and Nancy Pelosi. Trump emphasized that his honesty prevents him from forgiving those...

  8. Dnaindia Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    Why does Trump say he won't forgive his enemies even on his deathbed?

    During a CBS News 60 Minutes interview with Ross Douthat that aired on Sunday night, the President was questioned about whether he can forgive enemies like James Comey or Nancy Pelosi, even when he's on his deathbed.

  9. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    Trump says he won't forgive his enemies, even to get into heaven - USA Today

    Trump says he won't forgive his enemies, even to get into heaven USA Today

  10. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    Trump on ’60 Minutes’ Reflects on Midterm Loss, Death and Forgiveness: ‘I Do Hate Some of My Enemies’

    President Trump told “60 Minutes” that he blames Republican candidates and the war in Iran for the party’s midterm defeat, and acknowledged that his mass deportation policy was “too tough.” Sitting down with correspondent Ross Douthat, Trump was also asked about corruption,...

  11. CBS News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Trump: "I do hate some of my enemies, and I always will"

    Mr. Trump said he "wouldn't be real" if he said he could forgive his opponents, calling them "extremely dishonest people."

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