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by roenxi 1298 days ago
We could be looking at a classic case of groupthink [0]. I've read a lot of political speeches with half-truths to try and gain an advantage, but the Twitter statement stands out as something that might be their honest take. Someone, probably a couple of someones, with high intelligence and communication ability was in such a state that they interpreted the Tweet as inciting violence.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupthink

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A simpler explanation would be confirmation bias.

Regardless, I dont see any sense in it. I wonder if anywhere he can defend it.