Did he though? I mean, I get that he called COVID-19 the kung fu flu... but that was more directed towards China and suggesting that they were responsible, meaning their government. I guess he could have consistently clarified that it was directed towards the Chinese government, but I don't know if he bears the brunt of responsibility of dumb people that think China meant all Asians and to not be able to understand the distinction between their government and people.
I don't think the Democrats get the same kind of flack from criticizing China without spelling out that they are referring to the government and policies.
The kind of people who are swayed by racist rhetoric don't care about the difference. They get a notion to go out and attack the target ethnicity and find the nearest brown person.
I don't think the Democrats get the same kind of flack from criticizing China without spelling out that they are referring to the government and policies.