Trump's 9/11 boxing gig gives MAGA fans exactly what they want
Unlike Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Trump won’t be at a memorial or a plane crash site or meeting with surviving family members.
By Dave Zirin, MSNBC Opinion Columnist
There is much hand-wringing and even outright mockery over former President Donald Trump’s Saturday plans for the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Unlike former President George W. Bush and former President Barack Obama or President Joe Biden, Trump won’t be at a memorial or a plane crash site or meeting with surviving family members. Trump isn’t going for the solemn. Instead, alongside his son Don Jr., Trump will be providing commentary for a boxing match. These two heretofore unrecognized geniuses of the sweet science will be doing MAGA-friendly play-by-play from the Hard Rock Café in Hollywood, Florida — presumably before a raucous, maskless crowd.
As for the fight itself, it is a repellent affair even by boxing standards. The highlight will be 58-year-old former champion and 1984(!) Olympian Evander Holyfield. This isn’t a boxing card. It’s a crime scene. Yet as Trump Sr. said to hype the contest, “I love great fighters and great fights. I look forward to seeing both this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won't want to miss this special event."
The reaction has been beyond critical, calling Trump’s choice to take part in such frivolity undignified on such a grim day of remembrance. But this rush to the fainting couch misses the point. And I’m not talking about the fact that it is (still) a waste of breath to chide Trump’s boorishness. This is someone who tried to overturn an election. Do you really think he can be shamed for thumbing his nose at 9/11?
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Wow, this is who you want put back in Office as President of The United States of America?