Eric Trump's Speech Sparks Controversy Over Alleged Remarks

Videos of Eric Trump's Tuesday afternoon speech are circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter, alleging that he believes that his father, the former president, will win his criminal hush money case because "we're white." Other accounts claim he said, "we're right."

On Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and his wife and Republican National Convention co-chair Lara Trump spoke outside the courtroom after Donald Trump's trial in New York concluded closing arguments. This trial marks a significant moment in U.S. history, as it is the first time a former president has stood trial in a criminal case.

The high-profile case stems from an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office, leading to Donald Trump’s indictment in March 2023 on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The charges relate to the concealment of hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, which were orchestrated by Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

In his speech, Eric Trump reiterated the Trump family's stance, labeling the proceedings a "sham trial." He asserted that "the entire country knows that this is nonsense, they don't buy it." Near the end of his speech, Eric Trump expressed his confidence, stating, "I cannot wait for the day that we win, we will," followed by a phrase that has sparked debates: "we're white" or "we're right."

In a subsequent statement to Newsweek, Eric Trump clarified his remarks, insisting he said, "I cannot wait for the day we win, we will, we are right." He indicated that he would consider legal action against anyone misrepresenting his words, calling it "blatant slander." The video of the speech is available on C-SPAN, but the contentious phrase does not appear in the transcript.

The controversy escalated when various social media users, including political commentators and attorneys, analyzed Eric Trump’s speech. Some claimed he explicitly stated they would win because "we're white," while others defended him, arguing he only meant "we're right." This discourse highlights the ongoing discussions surrounding race and politics in America.

As the jury began deliberations on the hush money trial, reactions to Eric Trump's comments continued to spread like wildfire online. Political discussions about race, privilege, and justice were reignited, further polarizing opinions on social media platforms.

As the legal proceedings unfold, Eric Trump's comments and the reactions they provoke will likely remain a focal point in discussions about the Trump family's influence and the broader implications of their political narratives.