Larry Holmes Apologizes — Larry Holmes apologized at last night’s (Nov. 12) Haverford Commissioner’s meeting for the Facebook screed he posted two days after the Nov. 5 election concerning Donald Trump’s historic victory.
Holmes represents the 6th Ward and is board president.
He used the phrase “insubstantial minions” that was taken by most to mean Trump voters and “autocrat” to refer to the Donald.
In the longest meeting in memory, township residents Bob Dell and Sharon Devaney stayed until 10:30 p.m. — about a three-and-a-half hour wait — to call Holmes out.
It was a few minutes later during commssioner comments when Holmes made the apology, and it appeared sincere.
He noted he had taken down the post.
Holmes said the phrase “insubstantial minions” was not directed at the voters but about the people around Trump.
He did not apologize for using “autocrat” though.
Dell and Ms. Devaney both accepted the apology.
And while sincere, Holmes’ explanation illustrates that the divide in this country is less about values and goals but about perceptions.
Leaving aside why would would think Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, Bobby Kennedy Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy and JD Vance are either “insubstantial” or “minions” how could one even think Trump is an “autocrat”?
Did he twist the law to throw an opponent in jail during his first term? Did he try to shut down dissenting media? He did sic the IRS or use lawfare on anyone he found displeasing? Did he start any wars?
Seriously, Larry, consider getting a new source of information.
The vast majority of Trump voters are not bad people. They are rather good people, actually.
