“Very fine people"
If you have come to believe that Trump called neo-Nazis and white nationalists “very fine people"…
The Trump, "very fine people" hoax is one of the most enduring of the hoaxes.
— Rebecca (@RebeccaMtn) October 13, 2023
MSM wants you to believe that Trump said neo-Nazis and white supremacists are "very fine people".
They don't want you to believe your own ears. pic.twitter.com/9DiSujBhIE
The misunderstanding is that many people don't realize Trump was referring to the four main groups of people who were there, not just two groups.
Here is an easy illustration for context:
Here is an easy illustration for context:

Or, alternatively, you can also think of it as two main groups (pro-statue vs anti-statue), each split into two more groups (normal vs extremists). If you keep this frame of mind and re-read the transcripts of what Trump said it will make more sense.
Any way you read it, if you believe Trump was saying Neo-Nazis were fine people, you also have to believe that Trump was saying Antifa were fine people. And of course you would never imagine Trump saying that.
Any way you read it, if you believe Trump was saying Neo-Nazis were fine people, you also have to believe that Trump was saying Antifa were fine people. And of course you would never imagine Trump saying that.
Here are the transcripts:
Trump’s full statement on the violence in Charlottesville, Aug 14, 2017
Read the full transcript here.
Watch the full video here.
Trump's full press conference following Charlottesville, Sep 15, 2017
Read the full transcript here.
Watch the full video here.
After a woman was killed in Charlottesville amid clashes between white nationalists and counterprotesters, President Trump said groups such as the Ku Klux Klan, white supremacists and neo-Nazis “are repugnant.” – Washington Post
Read the full transcript here.
Watch the full video here.
Trump's full press conference following Charlottesville, Sep 15, 2017
Read the full transcript here.
Watch the full video here.
After a woman was killed in Charlottesville amid clashes between white nationalists and counterprotesters, President Trump said groups such as the Ku Klux Klan, white supremacists and neo-Nazis “are repugnant.” – Washington Post
President Trump Condemning White Supremacy Compilation
The "Fine People" Hoax is still going?
— Good Morning Liberty (@GoodAMLiberty) August 20, 2024
If they'll lie about this, they'll lie about anything. pic.twitter.com/lTZsAgM4HJ
If they'll lie about this, they'll lie about anything.
I was a Trump hater – until I learned the truth of the media's 'very fine' lies
More context:
Thomas Sowell on Donald Trump
Feb 28, 2017
How Racist is Trump Toward Black Americans? | Larry Elder Show
Jan 22, 2020
All the Black Speakers for Trump at RNC - Compilation
Aug 31, 2020
Trump releases ad for black voters
Oct 8, 2020
Supporter (Michaelah Montgomery) who hugged Trump rips media
Apr 12, 2024
Supporter who hugged Trump rips media
Apr 12, 2024
'I GOT RED PILLED': Former Obama intern now supports Trump
Apr 20, 2024
'PEOPLE ARE WAKING UP': Bronx residents backing Trump explain their support
May 24, 2024
Amber Rose speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 1
Jul 15, 2024
John James 2024 RNC full speech: Michigan Republican praises parents, criticizes Biden
Jul 15, 2024
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott speaks at Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 1
Jul 15, 2024
Mark Robinson Gives Rousing Speech At RNC In Favor Of 'The Braveheart Of Our Trump'
Jul 15, 2024
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 1
Jul 15, 2024
Madeline Brame spoke at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 2
Jul 16, 2024
Ben Carson at 2024 RNC: Full speech by former Trump cabinet member
Jul 16, 2024
Mayor Eric Johnson speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 2
Jul 16, 2024
Annette Albright speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 4
Jul 18, 2024
Are Black men really flocking to Trump's GOP?
Jul 18, 2024
Pastor Lorenzo Sewell speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 4
Jul 18, 2024
Michaelah Montgomery at Trump-Vance Atlanta rally
Aug 4, 2024
Former Democrat shares why he’s now voting for Trump | 2024 RNC
Aug 20, 2024
I'm NOT WITH HER Campaign Ad! BLACK Women REVEAL Why They're With Donald Trump!
Aug 30, 2024
Black AND Latina WOMEN ABANDON Kamala Harris For TRUMP
Aug 31, 2024
The Definitive Takedown of the Charlottesville ‘Very Fine People’ Hoax
Mar 19, 2019
President Trump Condemning White Supremacy Compilation
Great Compilation of Trump Condemning Racism
I was a Trump hater — until I learned the truth of the media’s ‘very fine’ lies
Thomas Sowell on Donald Trump
Feb 28, 2017
How Racist is Trump Toward Black Americans? | Larry Elder Show
Jan 22, 2020
All the Black Speakers for Trump at RNC - Compilation
Aug 31, 2020
Trump releases ad for black voters
Oct 8, 2020
Supporter (Michaelah Montgomery) who hugged Trump rips media
Apr 12, 2024
Supporter who hugged Trump rips media
Apr 12, 2024
'I GOT RED PILLED': Former Obama intern now supports Trump
Apr 20, 2024
'PEOPLE ARE WAKING UP': Bronx residents backing Trump explain their support
May 24, 2024
Amber Rose speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 1
Jul 15, 2024
John James 2024 RNC full speech: Michigan Republican praises parents, criticizes Biden
Jul 15, 2024
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott speaks at Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 1
Jul 15, 2024
Mark Robinson Gives Rousing Speech At RNC In Favor Of 'The Braveheart Of Our Trump'
Jul 15, 2024
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 1
Jul 15, 2024
Madeline Brame spoke at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 2
Jul 16, 2024
Ben Carson at 2024 RNC: Full speech by former Trump cabinet member
Jul 16, 2024
Mayor Eric Johnson speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 2
Jul 16, 2024
Annette Albright speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 4
Jul 18, 2024
Are Black men really flocking to Trump's GOP?
Jul 18, 2024
Pastor Lorenzo Sewell speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 4
Jul 18, 2024
Michaelah Montgomery at Trump-Vance Atlanta rally
Aug 4, 2024
Former Democrat shares why he’s now voting for Trump | 2024 RNC
Aug 20, 2024
I'm NOT WITH HER Campaign Ad! BLACK Women REVEAL Why They're With Donald Trump!
Aug 30, 2024
Black AND Latina WOMEN ABANDON Kamala Harris For TRUMP
Aug 31, 2024
The Definitive Takedown of the Charlottesville ‘Very Fine People’ Hoax
Mar 19, 2019
President Trump Condemning White Supremacy Compilation
Great Compilation of Trump Condemning Racism
I was a Trump hater — until I learned the truth of the media’s ‘very fine’ lies