If those that don't follow are like him take it to mean violence, his followers are even more inclined to "understand" his message. Trying to say he "literally" said "X" is ridiculous with him.

Especially when what he said the choice was "Elect me or else."

"Now, if I don't get elected, it's going to be a bloodbath, for the whole - that's going to be the least of it. It's going to be a bloodbath for the country. That'll be the least of it."

"Least of it" reiterated. What does that mean?

People that need to look for assurance can pretend that his words are limited only to the threat of importing Chinese cars into the United States. Just like he tried to hide his intent by inserting one use of "peacefully" into his speech at the Capitol, only to repeatedly confirm by word and action he was happy with the ensuing violence.

He started this entire thing holding up the violent insurrectionists that he's promised to pardon as "patriots" - further making it obvious he is threatening/giving approval for more violence when no Chinese cars are to be imported into the United States from these factories.

Violent rhetoric, as he does. Again. No substance. But the results we all know too well.