Trump's Bloodbath Remark in Context: A Debate Over Word Usage and Economic Impact
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Rep. Dan Goldman claimed no one uses "bloodbath" to describe economic issues, but Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as a "major economic disaster"
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The context of Trump's "bloodbath" remarks related to tariffs on Chinese cars made in Mexico and sold in U.S.
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Trump said without his election it would be an economic "bloodbath for the whole" country
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Media outlets omitted context suggesting Trump meant to incite political violence
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Defenders said Trump was clearly referring to economy and auto industry with "bloodbath" comments