Between the whataboutism, minimizing by mislabeling, false equivalency and " pearl clutching" claim, this fool may be playing to the base but he effectively alienates moderates. It’s fun to watch.

These weren’t random college students—they were state-level Young Republican leaders holding official positions.

These are the next generation of Republican leaders, though nobody should be surprised. The media is replete with examples demonstrating that this is just how Republicans talk in private.