He is surprised that he's getting bad press. That's how stupid Trump is. Not only does he think the things he's doing are good ideas, he legitimately thinks people will actually praise him for doing it.
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Trump doesn't have friends; he has lackeys and people who want to gain something by getting in his favor. Others follow and agree with him out of fear of retaliation.
What negative press? His supporters are all in. They're brigading every online message board and spamming about how this is great for the country.
Those are bots. The majority of MAGA supporters probably don't even remember their account passwords.
I wish I could believe this. I've made the mistake of engaging with them on MSN and it's a full blown Jonestown style cult. They are ready to lose everything for Trump.
I don't have the link, but I read somewhere that this was actually part of the Project 2025 plan, to use sockpuppet accounts and bots to drown online discourse and prevent anyone messaging that hurts the movement from picking up steam and going viral. (Althougj the strategy is probably different on platforms they control, like Twitter and maybe Reddit)
How does this old ass dude have so much goddamn energy? I am in my PRIME and I need naps.
It's not like he really does anything except golfs, eats McDonald's, possibly gropes or sexually assaults young girls (some habits are hard to break - grab them by the pussy right?). He doesn't read, doesn't think - he basically signs whatever heritage foundation and his rich friends put in front of him to sign.
Hate.
Stimulants. Where do you think Jr. gets it from?
How do I get some and what are they called? 🤣
Most likely ADHD meds. They will keep you up and running for awhile. He will eventually fall to time though, like we all do.
"Nothing fucks you harder than time." -Davos Seaworth
speed, some guy called "Squigz" who you can find under the bridge after 10pm every night.
Squigz is in charge of US drug policy now.
I thought that was Leon's dealer?
What are the chances of him being booted out via 25th Amendment in the next six months?
It might buy JD just enough time to prevent the Republicans being utterly wiped out in the mid-terms...
I will now gaze wistfully into the near distance and contemplate life under the more competent evil.
More competent but significantly less likeable for the bade. Trump slides by with what passes as charisma to stupid people, but vance is such a bitch that I can't imagine them rallying around him.
I hear that, but would also consider the monied interests would like more stability, and would ease the rallying behind Vance... probably.
After reading the article I found it quite amusing the fact he is disappointed his allies have not supported him
That’s how the rest of the world feels
Especially since in his case “support” means unconditional loyalty and subservience.
It's surprising how few supporters you get when they aren't allowed to criticise you in any way
attempts to end wars in Gaza
huh?
He probably told Netanyahu to please stop it, it's hurting my PR now, and was shocked when he said no
Yes, unironically.
For those not aware:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Gaza_war_ceasefire
Sabotaging peace deals on conflicts that are causing Democrats grief is a standard Republican play.
https://newrepublic.com/article/172324/its-settled-reagan-campaign-delayed-release-iranian-hostages
Trump very clearly though it was his turn to play rat-fucking war criminal, but he doesn't understand that every other leader thinks he's a joke.