I don’t think that’s Trump’s style. I think he’s at his best when takes an attack and turns on the offense with both barrels. And this one forces the Democrats to try to debunk all Trump’s “lies” about their history. The best they can do is say “We’re not that racist.”
No question he is the best hard counter puncher of all-times.
He does not let a slight or a lie go.
The question is starting to suck up the oxygen in the room.
No matter what he says or does, if he keeps addressing it, they will keep asking.
The more he adds to it, the more it gives them permission to continue to puruse it in a different way.
Look at the “stand by” comment.
There is no benefit to continue to address it.