Fox News provided cover for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump after he claimed that "riots" would erupt if he does not secure the Republican Party's nomination at its convention this summer. While Fox called the comment "a figure of speech" and claimed Trump "was just talking metaphorically," other media said Trump's remark is another instance of his violent rhetoric.Trump Warns That Supporters May Riot If He Isn't The GOP Nominee NY Times: Trump "Warned Of 'Riots'" If "The Party Moves To Select Another Candidate" At The Convention.