REPORTER: What do you say to people who view that luxury jet as a personal gift to you?
TRUMP: You're ABC fake news, right? Let me tell you -- you should be embarrassed asking that question. They're giving us a free jet ... when they give you a putt, you pick it up and you walk to the next hole
TRUMP: You're ABC fake news, right? Let me tell you -- you should be embarrassed asking that question. They're giving us a free jet ... when they give you a putt, you pick it up and you walk to the next hole
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Everyone says this is a violation of the emoluments clause. But it’s not unless Congress rejects it. Which they won’t.
SCOTUS: "Sorry. You don't have standing. Get lost."
"We're a different group citing the Emolument Clause."
SCOTUS: "Yes, different group. Same answer, now beat it."
We aren’t 100% sure that Trump can’t pardon himself
If America remains chronically apathetic/ ignorant, Trump’s successor might be another Trump or ideologically aligned with him - and will give Trump a sweeping pardon just in case
The people will see that the regime is not untouchable, and that there are officials with authority who are genuinely fighting for and with, the rule of law.
"Bribes are only issued before the desired official act, you see, & their meaning is explicit; a more vague, less vulgarly transactional culture of “gratitude” for official acts, expressed in gifts & payments of great value, is supposed to be something very different."
rich people are just gonna be "tipping" each other billions each year.
Caddy: That's a gimme, Mr President. Let's call it a birdie.
Trump: OK by me.
* hops in cart and speeds to next tee *
https://apnews.com/article/trump-qatar-deal-conflicts-saudi-arabia-emoluments-7379bee2e307d39bd43b534a05ae3207
TRUMP: That’s a very rude question and you should be ashamed of yourself.
Trump: PICK ME, PICK ME!
Emoluments clause broken in clear view this time. He's already made $3 billion since being in office, in a quieter way. But this one is in full view.
I'm sure his family is pleased trump has ruined the name for generations
He’s been in a black hole his entire life
Ads this to the list of impeachable offenses!
Word is that he does this all the time, never putting more than once on a green, always picking the ball up. He is the most immoral golfer ever, so no surprise he's the most immoral president ever.
“Perhaps if you were capable of embarrassment, the question would not be needed.”
The follow up would be: "Why do you believe you can violate the constitution?"
Will Congress insert themselves into this transaction & consent?
How credible is it that Qatar won’t ask & receive something from Trump in return?
#HoldTrumpAccountable
“Good?”
“Good Mr. President.”
"Just because you can...doesn't mean you should!"
Playing partner- "that's a gimme".
Trump- "aced it".
...However, it seems only the good die young, this evil fuck will love way past his expiration date!
Nothing more, nothing less.
We're the ones that are not understanding his genius.
Clearly the one word "us" changes everything. Qatar didn't give us a jet. They give him one that he will use if he ever leaves office.
Only fools look away. Crime in plain sight.
This is how far America has fallen. @aoc.bsky.social
Oh right, he'd say something like "No one is sure. People are saying it could be 5 sometimes, maybe sometimes it's 3, no one knows for sure. So my answer of 7 might be true, people are saying."
In response to "what is 2 plus 2?"
Dialogue, dualogue, diatribe,
Dissention, declamation
Double talk, double talk
Talk, talk, it's all talk
Too much talk
Small talk
Talk that trash
Expressions, editorials, expugnations, exclamations, enfadulations
It's all talk
Elephant talk, elephant talk, elephant
"reporters" need to realize that and stop giving him respect that is NEVER reciprocated.
At.Everything. Period.
They will think it's a smart move.
Absolutely no strings attached to the gift. Right?
Maybe some gift horses have ulterior motives and are banking on your greed to benefit themselves. He'd rather break a law, or appear greedy than to turn down a 'gift.' He's a needy little man.
Also why are they giving a "free" jet to you specifically, could it be they want something in exchange?
I hope they include a self destruct mechanism just in case he pisses them off.
Choose silence. 🤫