Trump Calls Democratic Senator ‘Phony Vietnam Con Artist’ After Comments On Russia Probe

[Rambunctious]

“We have learned something important since the days that I served in Vietnam,” Mr. Blumenthal said

The New Haven Register on July 20, 2006, described him as “a veteran of the Vietnam War,” and on April 6, 2007, said that the attorney general had “served in the Marines in Vietnam.”

Blumenthal’s Words Differ From His History - NYTimes.com

He never corrected this story or many others that placed him in theater in Vietnam. That is like saying he served in combat in my opinion.

 

[Avatar4321]

The trouble is that Trump ducked out of military service. He has no ability to criticize anyone's service record. You are a Trump cultist and if anyone disagrees with Trump you attack them but excuse Trump when he does the same thing. Trump is the King of Con Men and you are living proof of it.

dipshits like Trump who duck serving their country havent earned the right to say a damn word about those who have.

two words .....

FUCK TRUMP.

calling a liar a liar is anyone's business.

TRUMPS A FUCKING LIAR.

Yes and that doesn't make Blumenthal any less a liar. Or mean that Trump is wrong on this one.

 

[Avatar4321]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Until these inquiries make an accusation there is no guilt or innocence to be in question

 

[bripat9643]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Who said it did? This thread is about a Dim hypocrite.

 

[Crixus]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! There are times when I really love Trump's tweets. He really knows how to skewer a big wind bag.

Trump Calls Democratic Senator ‘Phony Vietnam Con Artist’ After Comments On Russia Probe​

President Trump is on vacation, but that hasn’t stopped him from watching early morning cable TV and tweeting angrily in response.

On Monday, President Trump went after Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who was on CNN earlier in the morning to discuss the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.

Blumenthal also expressed concern that the Trump administration has “weaponized” investigations into leaks of classified information. On Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the agency will be aggressively investigating leaks to the media.

Blumenthal’s remarks touched off a trio of tweets from Trump, who began his vacation at his Bedminster, N.J. golf resort on Friday.

In 2010, The New York Times reported that Blumenthal falsely claimed that he served in the Vietnam War. In fact, Blumenthal served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve between 1970 and 1976, but he was stationed in the U.S. and never went to Vietnam. He had received five deferments between 1965 and 1970.

Blumenthal said after the Times revelation that he “misspoke” about being in Vietnam.

Trump himself received four student deferments and one medical deferment, preventing him from being drafted. But unlike Blumenthal, Trump has never claimed to have served in Vietnam.

Trump has gone after Blumenthal about his Vietnam statements in the past.

In February, after Blumenthal pledged to block Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Trump criticized CNN anchor Chris Cuomo for not asking Blumenthal about his Vietnam record.​

Isn't stealing Valor illegal?



H.R.258 - 113th Congress (2013-2014): Stolen Valor Act of 2013


There are 4 summaries for H.R.258.


Bill summaries are authored by CRS.



Shown Here:
Public Law No: 113-12 (06/03/2013)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudulent claims about military service to subject to a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both an individual who, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds himself or herself out to be a recipient of:

• a Congressional Medal of Honor,
• a distinguished-service cross,
• a Navy cross,
• an Air Force cross,
• a silver star,
• a Purple Heart,
• a Combat Infantryman's Badge,
• a Combat Action Badge,
• a Combat Medical Badge,
• a Combat Action Ribbon,
• a Combat Action Medal, or
• any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.

Congress.gov

 

[jc456]

Trump was a coward who dodged service, he has ZERO business talking on the subject.

And just to head off the where did you serve bullshit, I TRIED but was rejected because of my criminal record.

Gramps, you're way off base. Are you trying to oiss off your entire side now? Not cool fool

I don't have a side. I have an opinion. You don't have to like it and I certainly won't change it

All I'm saying is that is a harsh comment. You feel he's a coward so be it, doesn't mean he can't discuss other's lies. It was a lie, he has never lied about his service. He is currently commander and chief. And many presidents didn't serve. That just isn't a fair comment. BTW, if you have no side, you will most often fail. somewhere you will need a side to get legislation passed. It's a shame, I enjoy reading about your positions on things. Oh well, it's just a message board. good luck to you.

 

[bripat9643]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! There are times when I really love Trump's tweets. He really knows how to skewer a big wind bag.

Trump Calls Democratic Senator ‘Phony Vietnam Con Artist’ After Comments On Russia Probe​

President Trump is on vacation, but that hasn’t stopped him from watching early morning cable TV and tweeting angrily in response.

On Monday, President Trump went after Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who was on CNN earlier in the morning to discuss the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.

Blumenthal also expressed concern that the Trump administration has “weaponized” investigations into leaks of classified information. On Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the agency will be aggressively investigating leaks to the media.

Blumenthal’s remarks touched off a trio of tweets from Trump, who began his vacation at his Bedminster, N.J. golf resort on Friday.

In 2010, The New York Times reported that Blumenthal falsely claimed that he served in the Vietnam War. In fact, Blumenthal served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve between 1970 and 1976, but he was stationed in the U.S. and never went to Vietnam. He had received five deferments between 1965 and 1970.

Blumenthal said after the Times revelation that he “misspoke” about being in Vietnam.

Trump himself received four student deferments and one medical deferment, preventing him from being drafted. But unlike Blumenthal, Trump has never claimed to have served in Vietnam.

Trump has gone after Blumenthal about his Vietnam statements in the past.

In February, after Blumenthal pledged to block Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Trump criticized CNN anchor Chris Cuomo for not asking Blumenthal about his Vietnam record.​

Isn't stealing Valor illegal?



H.R.258 - 113th Congress (2013-2014): Stolen Valor Act of 2013


There are 4 summaries for H.R.258.


Bill summaries are authored by CRS.



Shown Here:
Public Law No: 113-12 (06/03/2013)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudulent claims about military service to subject to a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both an individual who, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds himself or herself out to be a recipient of:

• a Congressional Medal of Honor,
• a distinguished-service cross,
• a Navy cross,
• an Air Force cross,
• a silver star,
• a Purple Heart,
• a Combat Infantryman's Badge,
• a Combat Action Badge,
• a Combat Medical Badge,
• a Combat Action Ribbon,
• a Combat Action Medal, or
• any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.

Congress.gov

I think Blumenthal ran for office before that was passed. The hypocrite probably even voted for it.

 

[Crixus]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! There are times when I really love Trump's tweets. He really knows how to skewer a big wind bag.

Trump Calls Democratic Senator ‘Phony Vietnam Con Artist’ After Comments On Russia Probe​

President Trump is on vacation, but that hasn’t stopped him from watching early morning cable TV and tweeting angrily in response.

On Monday, President Trump went after Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who was on CNN earlier in the morning to discuss the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.

Blumenthal also expressed concern that the Trump administration has “weaponized” investigations into leaks of classified information. On Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the agency will be aggressively investigating leaks to the media.

Blumenthal’s remarks touched off a trio of tweets from Trump, who began his vacation at his Bedminster, N.J. golf resort on Friday.

In 2010, The New York Times reported that Blumenthal falsely claimed that he served in the Vietnam War. In fact, Blumenthal served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve between 1970 and 1976, but he was stationed in the U.S. and never went to Vietnam. He had received five deferments between 1965 and 1970.

Blumenthal said after the Times revelation that he “misspoke” about being in Vietnam.

Trump himself received four student deferments and one medical deferment, preventing him from being drafted. But unlike Blumenthal, Trump has never claimed to have served in Vietnam.

Trump has gone after Blumenthal about his Vietnam statements in the past.

In February, after Blumenthal pledged to block Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Trump criticized CNN anchor Chris Cuomo for not asking Blumenthal about his Vietnam record.​

Isn't stealing Valor illegal?



H.R.258 - 113th Congress (2013-2014): Stolen Valor Act of 2013


There are 4 summaries for H.R.258.


Bill summaries are authored by CRS.



Shown Here:
Public Law No: 113-12 (06/03/2013)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to rewrite provisions relating to fraudulent claims about military service to subject to a fine, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both an individual who, with intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit, fraudulently holds himself or herself out to be a recipient of:

• a Congressional Medal of Honor,
• a distinguished-service cross,
• a Navy cross,
• an Air Force cross,
• a silver star,
• a Purple Heart,
• a Combat Infantryman's Badge,
• a Combat Action Badge,
• a Combat Medical Badge,
• a Combat Action Ribbon,
• a Combat Action Medal, or
• any replacement or duplicate medal for such medal as authorized by law.

Congress.gov

I think Blumenthal ran for office before that was passed. The hypocrite probably even voted for it.

Hmmm, I smell Russia.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Who said it did? This thread is about a Dim hypocrite.

So you admit that it's nothing more than an ad hominem attack both by you and Trump, and serves no other purpose.

 

[bripat9643]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Who said it did? This thread is about a Dim hypocrite.

So you admit that it's nothing more than an ad hominem attack both by you and Trump, and serves no other purpose.

No, it's an attack on Blumenthal's credibility. It's as valid as anything any of you lying douche bags have ever said about Trump.

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

The trouble is that Trump ducked out of military service. He has no ability to criticize anyone's service record. You are a Trump cultist and if anyone disagrees with Trump you attack them but excuse Trump when he does the same thing. Trump is the King of Con Men and you are living proof of it.

He has no ability to criticize anyone's service record.

Pretty sure he was criticizing the lie, not the service.

Perhaps bone spur should just keep his orange maw shut regardless...

 

[longknife]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! There are times when I really love Trump's tweets. He really knows how to skewer a big wind bag.

Trump Calls Democratic Senator ‘Phony Vietnam Con Artist’ After Comments On Russia Probe​

President Trump is on vacation, but that hasn’t stopped him from watching early morning cable TV and tweeting angrily in response.

On Monday, President Trump went after Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who was on CNN earlier in the morning to discuss the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.

Blumenthal also expressed concern that the Trump administration has “weaponized” investigations into leaks of classified information. On Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the agency will be aggressively investigating leaks to the media.

Blumenthal’s remarks touched off a trio of tweets from Trump, who began his vacation at his Bedminster, N.J. golf resort on Friday.

In 2010, The New York Times reported that Blumenthal falsely claimed that he served in the Vietnam War. In fact, Blumenthal served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve between 1970 and 1976, but he was stationed in the U.S. and never went to Vietnam. He had received five deferments between 1965 and 1970.

Blumenthal said after the Times revelation that he “misspoke” about being in Vietnam.

Trump himself received four student deferments and one medical deferment, preventing him from being drafted. But unlike Blumenthal, Trump has never claimed to have served in Vietnam.

Trump has gone after Blumenthal about his Vietnam statements in the past.

In February, after Blumenthal pledged to block Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, Trump criticized CNN anchor Chris Cuomo for not asking Blumenthal about his Vietnam record.​

A phony 'Nam vet gets peed on. Poor baby.

 

[jc456]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Who said it did? This thread is about a Dim hypocrite.

So you admit that it's nothing more than an ad hominem attack both by you and Trump, and serves no other purpose.

he tweeted a fact. so?

 

[busybee01]

Blumenthal painted himself as some kind of war hero to get elected when he was actually a coward.

Fuckhead IF Blumenthal is labeled by scum like you a "coward", what does THAT make the orange moron with FIVE deferments???? Some kind of fucked up hero to your ilk???

Blumenthal had five deferments, moron. He also lied repeatedly about his service. Is Blumenthal a "fucked up hero?"

No class and no integrity from the left

Trump supporters have no class or integrity either.

 

[jc456]

Blumenthal painted himself as some kind of war hero to get elected when he was actually a coward.

Fuckhead IF Blumenthal is labeled by scum like you a "coward", what does THAT make the orange moron with FIVE deferments???? Some kind of fucked up hero to your ilk???

Blumenthal had five deferments, moron. He also lied repeatedly about his service. Is Blumenthal a "fucked up hero?"

No class and no integrity from the left

Trump supporters have no class or integrity either.

got nothing original eh?

 

[RealDave]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Who said it did? This thread is about a Dim hypocrite.

So you admit that it's nothing more than an ad hominem attack both by you and Trump, and serves no other purpose.

he tweeted a fact. so?

No the orange asshole lied. Where did Blumenthal tell stories about him being in a battle?

 

[RealDave]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Who said it did? This thread is about a Dim hypocrite.

No, this thread is about a draft dodging, vet trashing Piullsbury Doughboy having the gall to call out a man that at least ad enlisted in the Marines. Especially one that had called POWs trash.

 

[RealDave]

The government pays for accommodations and space at Mar-a-Lago. It is owned by Trump. Until recently the government was renting space at Trump Tower in NY. In addition, if you are a lobbyist and you know Trump goes there frequently and meets with guests, you will buy a accommodation or a membership.

They rented an apartment owned by someone other than Trump at Trump tower, they're now in a small trailer on the street. As far as Mar a Lago goes I don't think they are renting any quarters there, if they are, it's limited to normal government per diem rates which in most cases is below market. Also what lobbyist do is irrelevant to this discussion.


.

the apartment in trump tower was owned and controlled by Donald and his businesses.

he wanted to rip the taxpayers off for even more money so sent his protective forces into a trailer by the building when the secret service wouldn't pay more.

this is why presidents aren't supposed to run businesses

NO law says a President can't run a business, and many of them have. This is why we have actual laws rather then the whining and pleading of snowflakes who hate the President.

When was the last time a sitting President ran a business?

What difference does the make? The point is that it's been done, and no one tried to impeach any president who has done it.

So you don't know? Did you lie?

 

[jc456]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Who said it did? This thread is about a Dim hypocrite.

So you admit that it's nothing more than an ad hominem attack both by you and Trump, and serves no other purpose.

he tweeted a fact. so?

No the orange asshole lied. Where did Blumenthal tell stories about him being in a battle?

Blumenthal’s Words Differ From His History - NYTimes.com
"We have learned something important since the days that I served in Vietnam,” Mr. Blumenthal said to the group gathered in Norwalk in March 2008. “And you exemplify it. Whatever we think about the war, whatever we call it — Afghanistan or Iraq — we owe our military men and women unconditional support.”

There was one problem: Mr. Blumenthal, a Democrat now running for the United States Senate, never served in Vietnam. He obtained at least five military deferments from 1965 to 1970 and took repeated steps that enabled him to avoid going to war, according to records."

 

[RealDave]

Does anyone NOT realize that Trump's attack on Blumenthal has nothing to do with Trump's ultimate guilt or innocence in these inquiries?

Who said it did? This thread is about a Dim hypocrite.

So you admit that it's nothing more than an ad hominem attack both by you and Trump, and serves no other purpose.

he tweeted a fact. so?

No the orange asshole lied. Where did Blumenthal tell stories about him being in a battle?

Blumenthal’s Words Differ From His History - NYTimes.com
"We have learned something important since the days that I served in Vietnam,” Mr. Blumenthal said to the group gathered in Norwalk in March 2008. “And you exemplify it. Whatever we think about the war, whatever we call it — Afghanistan or Iraq — we owe our military men and women unconditional support.”

There was one problem: Mr. Blumenthal, a Democrat now running for the United States Senate, never served in Vietnam. He obtained at least five military deferments from 1965 to 1970 and took repeated steps that enabled him to avoid going to war, according to records."

You're a tad confused, Where's the part about some battle?

TRump , the draft dodging, McCain trashing asshole said he bragged about being in battles.

Where is that?