The mainstream media is no stranger to taking statements out of context — and former President Donald Trump is one of its favorite targets. At a recent rally in Dayton‚ Ohio‚ Trump used the word “bloodbath” while discussing the economy and what would happen to the auto industry specifically if he weren’t elected‚ and the cherry-picking media is having a field day. “China now is building a couple of massive plants where they're going to build the cars in Mexico and think they're going to sell those cars into the United States with no tax at the border. ... We're going to put a 100% tariff on every single car that comes across the line‚ and you're not going to be able to sell those if I get elected. Now‚ if I don’t get elected‚ it’s going to be a bloodbath for this country‚" Trump said. Take a wild guess which of those lines the media jumped on. Shortly after Trump's speech‚ the Biden campaign issued a statement claiming that Trump was pushing political violence and wants another January 6. Unsurprisingly‚ the mainstream media‚ including MSNBC‚ Politico‚ the Guardian‚ Vanity Fair‚ CNN‚ the New York Times‚ and "The View‚" among others‚ quickly followed suit‚ making claim after claim that Trump was calling for a "bloodbath" — a January 6 2.0 — if he isn't elected. “So‚ China’s building cars‚ and then he says he’s going to put a tariff on if he’s elected‚" and suddenly "if he's not elected‚ then somehow or another there will be political violence everywhere‚ and his people will do a January 6 on the whole country‚" says Glenn‚ pointing out the obvious yellow journalism. "What does the political violence have to do with China and the sales of cars?” he asks. To hear more‚ watch the clip below. Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling‚ thought-provoking analysis‚ and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos‚ subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

Davidson College — a private institution in North Carolina — required its athletes to watch a video that teaches that all white people are racist and that racial minorities can't be racist‚ the College Fix reported.What are the details?The Davidsonians for Freedom of Thought and Discourse — an alumni-run free-speech organization — exposed and denounced the “I’m Not Racist … Am I?” video‚ the outlet said."In one clip of the film that we uncovered is the unequivocal repetition that all white people are racist‚ and people of color cannot be racist‚” the group said‚ according to the College Fix.Here's one clip: — (@) The discussion shown in the clip differentiates between racism and bigotry‚ noting that racial minorities can be guilty of bigotry against whites — expressing "personal meanness" and "hate" — but not racism against whites‚ which the discussion facilitators define as access to power through state-sanctioned systems that they say benefit white people."We're saying that‚ collectively‚ blacks‚ Latinos‚ and other groups do not have the power to collectively oppress white people through the use of our systems‚" another facilitator told the group.The Davidsonians pushed back against the video's message‚ telling the College Fix that "the students with whom we have spoken about this film found it offensive‚ divisive‚ and personally insulting."The group also told the outlet that it "does not object to discussions among teammates or anyone on any topic‚ including weaponized definitions of racism. Compelling them to do so‚ guided only by the extremist views of the film producer‚ is a hazardous way to go about it." The Davidsonians wondered to the College Fix‚ “Will those teammates classified as ‘the oppressed’ and ‘the oppressor’ continue to trust and respect each other?” It added to the outlet a concern that the "endorsement of such a film by the Athletic Department could signal to the scholar-athletes what views the institution does‚ and does not require‚ and thus have a silencing effect on them."More from the outlet:The group pointed to a survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression that indicated 66 percent of Davidson students “regularly avoid informed dissent in the classroom.” In response to the video and other concerns‚ the organization started a petition late last month to advocate for student’s rights and oppose future instances of ideological oppression. The petition also points to “numerous” class syllabi containing “controversial ‘anti-oppression’ behaviors unrelated to the course subject” as another cause for concern. These included Spanish 101‚ multivariable calculus‚ and cell biology classes‚ according to the organization. “Some of these anti-oppression statements make sweeping demands that students ‘actively identify and confront oppressive behaviors‚’” the College Fix said‚ citing the petition. The outlet said the Davidsonians also found syllabi statements such as‚ “We can only identify how power and privilege play out when we are conscious and committed to understanding how white supremacy‚ patriarchy‚ classism‚ heterosexism‚ cisgenderism‚ ableism‚ and all other systems of oppression affect each of us."What did the college have to say?The College Fix said Davidson College — which had just under 2‚000 undergraduates in the fall of 2022 — defended the video and syllabi in an email earlier this month.“Students encounter many ideas‚ perspectives‚ and beliefs about the world at college‚ and even though a reading or event is assigned‚ that does not mean that anyone at the college expects students to agree with every idea they encounter‚” the statement said‚ according to the outlet. “Learning – and teamwork – is about exploring different ideas‚ countering with better ones‚ and expanding knowledge.” But the Davidsonians for Freedom of Thought and Discourse noted to the College Fix that the college’s “anti-oppression directives obviously run counter” to its stated commitment to freedom of expression.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. announced that its chief executive officer‚ Stephen Scherr‚ will step down from his position at the end of the month‚ according to a Friday press release.Earlier this year‚ the rental car company moved to trim its electric vehicle inventory despite previously setting targets to transition 25% of its fleet to EVs by the end of 2024. Citing costly repairs‚ Hertz stated that it would sell 20‚000 vehicles‚ or roughly one-third of its global EV fleet‚ and reinvest the funds in gas-powered alternatives. The company agreed to purchase 100‚000 Teslas by the end of 2022 and 65‚000 Polestar vehicles over the next several years. Hertz has since re-evaluated its EV investments.In January‚ Hertz's used car website listed more than 700 EVs for sale‚ including Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles‚ BMW's i3‚ and Chevrolet's Bolt. The firm aims to have all of the cars sold by 2025.According to Hertz‚ the costs associated with collision and damage repairs for EVs were significantly higher than those of gas-powered vehicles."[C]ollision and damage repairs on an EV can often run about twice that associated with a comparable combustion engine vehicle‚" Scherr stated at the time of the announcement."Remember‚ in the likes of GM and other [automakers]‚ there's decades of establishment of a broad national parts supply network‚" Scherr explained. "There's an aftermarket of parts that is there‚ that is less mature‚ obviously‚ in the context of Tesla.""The MSRP declines in EVs over the course of 2023‚ driven primarily by Tesla‚ have driven the fair market value of our EVs lower as compared to last year‚ such that a salvage creates a larger loss and‚ therefore‚ greater burden‚" he added."Expenses related to collision and damage‚ primarily associated with EVs‚ remained high in the quarter‚" Hertz stated in a January regulatory filing. The company announced last month its largest quarterly loss since 2020 following its decision to pull back on its EV goals.After two years with the company‚ Scherr will step down from his position as CEO and will no longer be on the company's board of directors.Gil West‚ the former chief operating officer of Delta Airlines and General Motors' Cruise unit‚ will serve as Hertz's new CEO beginning April 1.Tom Wagner‚ vice chair of the Hertz board of directors‚ stated that the company is "thrilled" to welcome West."Gil's experience as a successful leader in operationally intensive businesses will further strengthen the Company's world class team of over 27‚000 global employees who work tirelessly to deliver outstanding service to customers daily. We are appreciative of Stephen's contribution over the last two years‚ including on a number of key strategic initiatives‚ which Gil will now lead in their continued execution‚" Wagner said.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The banned book biz is booming. According to the American Library Association‚ the number of books "targeted for censorship" rose by 65% last year‚ "reaching the highest level ever documented by ALA.""You can't have a display of banned books if they never made it off the printing press." To hear the left tell it‚ our very freedom to read is under attack. And the hysteria has started to spread among well-meaning conservatives. The problem is that liberal organizations like the ALA now use the term "ban" to refer to schools restricting access to books they deem inappropriate for children. These include many LGBTQ-themed books containing explicit sexual content. As Dave Seminara wrote last year in City Journal‚ books that have been "banned" from schools are widely available in public libraries as well as bookstores. What the ALA really objects to is the right of parents to "question curation decisions made by public school librarians." The ALA's Library Bill of Rights opposes restricting access to books based on age. Seminara suggests that conservatives "reframe the book debate by asking [the left] to define the word 'ban.' They shouldn’t let the left avoid acknowledging the explicit or graphic content of many of these books‚ and they should ask defenders of these titles whether they want their own children reading them."Some states‚ including Seminara's native Florida‚ have simply cut ties with the ALA altogether. One group of librarians is trying another tactic to free libraries from ideological capture: forming their own version of the ALA.Founded almost a year ago‚ the Association of Library Professionals seeks "to guide the library profession back to its traditional duty of impartially offering books and resources to all users‚ while also staying attuned to the needs and interests of patrons and communities."This includes keeping sexually explicit material out of the hands of minors‚ ALP's Caleb May tells Align: "[W]e really should be the partners of the parents and the caregivers and the educators in providing well-balanced educational development ... for young readers."Once they're adults‚ then whatever they want is whatever they want. But for kids‚ and I've got six of them myself‚ you have to put special coverings on wall sockets ... you have to put up the gate so they don't go up or down stairs."ALP President C. Erik Wilkinson points out that leftist bias in libraries tends to restrict the kind of books that are acquired in the first place. He also notes the disturbing trend of books being "strangled in the crib" by a publishing industry loathe to challenge current woke pieties‚ citing the example of "white authors who have written books with characters from [different] racial or ethnic backgrounds" being deemed "problematic.""You can't have a display of banned books if they never made it off the printing press‚" adds May. The ALP emphasizes that its mission is not about being liberal or conservative but rather about restoring the neutrality of libraries. "Our main concern is that there seems to be a lack of willingness to have all stakeholders come to the conversation‚" says ALP media rep Maggie Allbee. "Certain people have been left out or have been told to be quiet and sit down. We do not believe that is right. That's not what librarians are about. That's not what libraries are about. We are supposed to be for all ideas‚ not for just one or two."

Far-left former cable news talking head Keith Olbermann over the weekend appeared to endorse the assassination of former President Donald Trump.Say what?Olbermann — rarely shy about espousing leftist views‚ particularly when his aim is taking shots at Trump — noticed a Saturday afternoon post on X from the account of Biden-Harris HQ‚ which touts itself as a "project of Biden-Harris 2024" and boasts over 300‚000 followers.The Biden-Harris HQ post included a video of Trump on the campaign trail and remarked that "Trump says he has been treated worse than Abraham Lincoln‚ who was assassinated."Olbermann's response? "There's always the hope." — (@) The collective reaction to Olbermann's words‚ as you might guess‚ wasn't terribly positive. Here's a sampling of some comments directed back to him:"At the very least this is a TOS violation‚" one commenter reacted before tagging "@Safety" and "@Support." "Perhaps @SecretService should pay Keith a visit. We all know Keith is mentally unstable.""This account should be permanently suspended‚" another user suggested."You do realize that calling for the assassination of political opposition would make you the bad guys… right?" another commenter queried."Are you threatening the life of a former president and the Republican nominee to be our next president[?]" another user asked."You’re aware that Trump still has a Secret Service detail‚ right Keith?" another commenter asked."Dear @elonmusk...Is this glorifying murder? Incitement to assassinate a president? ... Olbermann is literally encouraging someone to murder a president. He needs to be banned from here‚" another user stated."Keith‚ you need Jesus. Find a Bible. Open it to Romans 8. Read it‚" another commenter pleaded.Anything else?Olbermann also was getting ratioed for his X post Monday evening‚ with nearly 3‚000 comments coming in compared to just over 1‚000 likes and counting.Fox News reported that neither Olbermann nor Trump's campaign responded to a request for comment.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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