Campaigns Quote by Rush Limbaugh
![“[Donald Trump] said, "Maybe the Russians could find those [Hillary Clinton's] emails - and if the Russians find 'em, please give them to the media." Well, I don't know how you get there from here, but the media then reported that Trump was encouraging the Russians to hack the Hillary campaign and…” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a50/rush-limbaugh-28_campaigns_donald-trump-said-maybe-the-russians-cou_954930.jpg)
“[Donald Trump] said, "Maybe the Russians could find those [Hillary Clinton's] emails - and if the Russians find 'em, please give them to the media." Well, I don't know how you get there from here, but the media then reported that Trump was encouraging the Russians to hack the Hillary campaign and produce the evidence to the media.”
About This Quote
Source Radio Show: The Rush Limbaugh Show, 2016
Encouraging foreign interference to obtain political advantage is ethically dubious and risky.
In simple terms: Manipulating others is dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Avoid using illicit means for gain.
Themes
politics
ethics
media
national security
Mood
critical
serious
Type
analysis
political commentary
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- journalism
- government policy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
foreign interference
information warfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term costs of this approach?
- How can integrity be maintained in politics?
A Different Perspective
Such tactics can backfire and erode trust.
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