Absolutely. He's not a professional public speaker or debater. He's a rural rancher. Anyone with his stature and background would eventually say something the leftist could use and run with.
This is exactly what the leftist and those in big controlling government wanted...They needed this badly...
Discredit, distraction and deception...This is what they operate on.
Either that or he’s just not that bright. Anyone with any sense at all would know not to say anything similar to what he did anywhere near a reporter. I think he’s enjoying the publicity and attention, and decided everyone needed to know his opinions. Sounds like a guy who loves the sound of his own voice.