Wall Street Journal blisters Trump as a ‘fake president

[brummelben]

In an unusually harsh piece in the Wall Street Journal published Tuesday night, the conservative paper equated Donald Trump’s obsession with the idea that he was wiretapped by ex-President Barack Obama to a drunk with “an empty gin bottle.”

According to the Journal, Trump is in danger of becoming a “Fake president,” due to his promotion of what turns out to be “fake news,” seriously damaging his credibility.

“If President Trump announces that North Korea launched a missile that landed within 100 miles of Hawaii, would most Americans believe him? Would the rest of the world?” the editorial begins. “We’re not sure, which speaks to the damage that Mr. Trump is doing to his Presidency with his seemingly endless stream of exaggerations, evidence-free accusations, implausible denials and other falsehoods.”

Noting the president’s failure to admit that he has no evidence of wiretapping, the Journal goes on to say that, not only is he destroying his credibility, but the credibility of his spokes people.

“Yet the President clings to his assertion like a drunk to an empty gin bottle, rolling out his press spokesman to make more dubious claims. Sean Spicer—who doesn’t deserve this treatment—was dispatched last week to repeat an assertion by a Fox News commentator that perhaps the Obama Administration had subcontracted the wiretap to British intelligence.”

 

[there4eyeM]

Fake news: "Typical liberal press attack on this forthright, clear-speaking President."

(Not fake news:Trump said he would release his taxes.)

 

[Sunni Man]

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[brummelben]

Fake news: "Typical liberal press attack on this forthright, clear-speaking President."

(Not fake news:Trump said he would release his taxes.)

To your kind, the conservative Wall Street Journal is now "liberal"?????

 

[there4eyeM]

Someone 'got' it.

 

[Camp]

Trump will be known as the Liar in Chief and fake president forever. Russia made him the President. The majority of the US voters rejected him.

 

[DGS49]

Pretty incredible that Leftists have apparently never internalized the meaning of the word, "lie."

My thoughts on the Trumpster as President (as one who voted for him, with enthusiasm): He is like a prince who comes to the throne at 12-years-old. He IS the King (President) - no doubt about it. But he has ministers and advisors who are ADULTS, and they constantly tell him what he should do and say, and in spite of his lack of maturity, the work of governance goes on reasonably well...but fer cryin' out loud, he IS only 12 years old, and from time to time you have to expect him to do and say crazy shit.

Based on early results, this is the only way to understand the Trump presidency. He will not change, and we can only hope that his occasional irrational words and behavior will not result in WWIII.

 

[Camp]

Pretty incredible that Leftists have apparently never internalized the meaning of the word, "lie."

My thoughts on the Trumpster as President (as one who voted for him, with enthusiasm): He is like a prince who comes to the throne at 12-years-old. He IS the King (President) - no doubt about it. But he has ministers and advisors who are ADULTS, and they constantly tell him what he should do and say, and in spite of his lack of maturity, the work of governance goes on reasonably well...but fer cryin' out loud, he IS only 12 years old, and from time to time you have to expect him to do and say crazy shit.

Based on early results, this is the only way to understand the Trump presidency. He will not change, and we can only hope that his occasional irrational words and behavior will not result in WWIII.

The man is not a 12-year-old Prince and it is ridiculous to make that comparison. He is a college educated 70-year-old-man.
Excuses for trump's failures as a human being, malicious mindset, propensity for lying, dishonest character, lack of integrity, and other human failures are real and genuine. They are who he is and he is not going to change at his age.

 

[rightwinger]

In an unusually harsh piece in the Wall Street Journal published Tuesday night, the conservative paper equated Donald Trump’s obsession with the idea that he was wiretapped by ex-President Barack Obama to a drunk with “an empty gin bottle.”

According to the Journal, Trump is in danger of becoming a “Fake president,” due to his promotion of what turns out to be “fake news,” seriously damaging his credibility.

“If President Trump announces that North Korea launched a missile that landed within 100 miles of Hawaii, would most Americans believe him? Would the rest of the world?” the editorial begins. “We’re not sure, which speaks to the damage that Mr. Trump is doing to his Presidency with his seemingly endless stream of exaggerations, evidence-free accusations, implausible denials and other falsehoods.”

Noting the president’s failure to admit that he has no evidence of wiretapping, the Journal goes on to say that, not only is he destroying his credibility, but the credibility of his spokes people.

“Yet the President clings to his assertion like a drunk to an empty gin bottle, rolling out his press spokesman to make more dubious claims. Sean Spicer—who doesn’t deserve this treatment—was dispatched last week to repeat an assertion by a Fox News commentator that perhaps the Obama Administration had subcontracted the wiretap to British intelligence.”

If Trump were to say.....I am attacking Iran because they have WMDs

Would anyone believe him?

 

[brummelben]

In an unusually harsh piece in the Wall Street Journal published Tuesday night, the conservative paper equated Donald Trump’s obsession with the idea that he was wiretapped by ex-President Barack Obama to a drunk with “an empty gin bottle.”

According to the Journal, Trump is in danger of becoming a “Fake president,” due to his promotion of what turns out to be “fake news,” seriously damaging his credibility.

“If President Trump announces that North Korea launched a missile that landed within 100 miles of Hawaii, would most Americans believe him? Would the rest of the world?” the editorial begins. “We’re not sure, which speaks to the damage that Mr. Trump is doing to his Presidency with his seemingly endless stream of exaggerations, evidence-free accusations, implausible denials and other falsehoods.”

Noting the president’s failure to admit that he has no evidence of wiretapping, the Journal goes on to say that, not only is he destroying his credibility, but the credibility of his spokes people.

“Yet the President clings to his assertion like a drunk to an empty gin bottle, rolling out his press spokesman to make more dubious claims. Sean Spicer—who doesn’t deserve this treatment—was dispatched last week to repeat an assertion by a Fox News commentator that perhaps the Obama Administration had subcontracted the wiretap to British intelligence.”

If Trump were to say.....I am attacking Iran because they have WMDs

Would anyone believe him?

absolutely not

 

[IanC]

Trump is a novice at politics. He hasn't had years of dealing with political correctness to grind down his rough edges.

His ruthless business attitude will prune away a lot of useless deadwood and allow new growth to flourish, despite the howls of anger from those who profited from their entitlements.

I, for one, think it is high time that a change in direction has happened.

 

[danielpalos]

Trump will be known as the Liar in Chief and fake president forever. Russia made him the President. The majority of the US voters rejected him.

We have a Merchant in Commerce, in chief, a Commerce Clause and a Congress; what could go wrong?

 

[danielpalos]

In an unusually harsh piece in the Wall Street Journal published Tuesday night, the conservative paper equated Donald Trump’s obsession with the idea that he was wiretapped by ex-President Barack Obama to a drunk with “an empty gin bottle.”

According to the Journal, Trump is in danger of becoming a “Fake president,” due to his promotion of what turns out to be “fake news,” seriously damaging his credibility.

“If President Trump announces that North Korea launched a missile that landed within 100 miles of Hawaii, would most Americans believe him? Would the rest of the world?” the editorial begins. “We’re not sure, which speaks to the damage that Mr. Trump is doing to his Presidency with his seemingly endless stream of exaggerations, evidence-free accusations, implausible denials and other falsehoods.”

Noting the president’s failure to admit that he has no evidence of wiretapping, the Journal goes on to say that, not only is he destroying his credibility, but the credibility of his spokes people.

“Yet the President clings to his assertion like a drunk to an empty gin bottle, rolling out his press spokesman to make more dubious claims. Sean Spicer—who doesn’t deserve this treatment—was dispatched last week to repeat an assertion by a Fox News commentator that perhaps the Obama Administration had subcontracted the wiretap to British intelligence.”

If Trump were to say.....I am attacking Iran because they have WMDs

Would anyone believe him?

Wartime tax rates would have been more credible.

 

[Steve_McGarrett]

. The majority of the US voters rejected him.

Sure they did

 

[rightwinger]

In an unusually harsh piece in the Wall Street Journal published Tuesday night, the conservative paper equated Donald Trump’s obsession with the idea that he was wiretapped by ex-President Barack Obama to a drunk with “an empty gin bottle.”

According to the Journal, Trump is in danger of becoming a “Fake president,” due to his promotion of what turns out to be “fake news,” seriously damaging his credibility.

“If President Trump announces that North Korea launched a missile that landed within 100 miles of Hawaii, would most Americans believe him? Would the rest of the world?” the editorial begins. “We’re not sure, which speaks to the damage that Mr. Trump is doing to his Presidency with his seemingly endless stream of exaggerations, evidence-free accusations, implausible denials and other falsehoods.”

Noting the president’s failure to admit that he has no evidence of wiretapping, the Journal goes on to say that, not only is he destroying his credibility, but the credibility of his spokes people.

“Yet the President clings to his assertion like a drunk to an empty gin bottle, rolling out his press spokesman to make more dubious claims. Sean Spicer—who doesn’t deserve this treatment—was dispatched last week to repeat an assertion by a Fox News commentator that perhaps the Obama Administration had subcontracted the wiretap to British intelligence.”

If Trump were to say.....I am attacking Iran because they have WMDs

Would anyone believe him?

absolutely not

Then his lying is a good thing

Bush had Colin Powell to trot out there as a man everyone trusts

Who in the Trump administration does anyone trust?