Tim Scott, a Republican senator from South Carolina, responded to Donald Trump's joke he "must really hate" Nikki Haley with a one-liner that set the crowd alive.
      • remotelove@lemmy.ca
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        7 months ago

        Not in this context. It could be in a different context, but not this one. The comparison is about how Republicans are willingly subservient to Trump.

        Un·cle Tom ˌəŋ-kəl-ˈtäm. 1. disparaging : a Black person who is overeager to win the approval of whites (as by obsequious behavior or uncritical acceptance of white values and goals) 2. disparaging : a person who is overly subservient to or cooperative with authority.

  • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    “I just love you!” Scott said to more laughter from the crowd!

    “That’s why he’s a great politician!” Trump joked.