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Does Trump just say whatever comes into his head?

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BarbaraVineFan · 26/01/2025 20:38

I'm only partly joking. Does Trump script his speeches with the aid of an adviser, or do you think he is just winging it the whole time? I mean, SURELY there can't be anyone in his office who is telling him it's a good idea to suggest renaming the Gulf of Mexico, or to get Palestinian refugees rehomed in Egypt and Jordan as if they were fucking rescue pets? Surely there must be someone in there with even an ounce of intelligence and political nous? AIBU to think he must be either going off-script? It's almost satirical

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pizzaHeart · 26/01/2025 22:03

Laiste · 26/01/2025 21:38

I have never seen anyone with such a huge amount of self confidence before. There's not one teeny tiny shred of self doubt in him is there. You can tell.

A tiny part of me can't help but be in awe a bit. I hate to feel it but it's true. I wish we had a few bigger personalities in our politics (not as big and mad as that mind you)

He's rabidly passionate about his country. Shame it comes with so much bullshit. It's equally fascinating and awful,

agree with this ^
I know I shouldn’t but it is quite fascinating. However I believe in “beware what you wish for”. So I restrain myself for praising Trump in even a tiny way.

Briannaco · 26/01/2025 22:02

Martymcfly24 · 26/01/2025 22:01

Trump said all of these.

That's what they get for keeping electing nearly 80 year old men . Biden and trump can't remember names

The Memories are bound to be going a bit at that age!

Briannaco · 26/01/2025 22:01

I don't know why Americans love 80 year old men as presidents.

Therapists would have a field day analysing Americans.

It's like they want an extreme , old, father figure

Martymcfly24 · 26/01/2025 22:01

Trump said all of these.

Briannaco · 26/01/2025 22:00

Martymcfly24 · 26/01/2025 21:57

@Briannaco
He called Hungary's Pm the leader of Turkey.
He said Nikki Haley was in charge of security on Jan 6th.
He said Putin had no respect for President Obama that he was going to use nuclear weapons in 2023.

Sorry who said that?

Martymcfly24 · 26/01/2025 21:57

@Briannaco
He called Hungary's Pm the leader of Turkey.
He said Nikki Haley was in charge of security on Jan 6th.
He said Putin had no respect for President Obama that he was going to use nuclear weapons in 2023.

OneLemonDog · 26/01/2025 21:57

At times.

But he doesn't just "say what he's thinking" for the most part - that implies honesty. He knows his broad narrative, then just rambles nonsensical bullshit.

He can speak with greater strength than Biden could, but with far less coherence.

BigDecisionWorthIt · 26/01/2025 21:54

TokyoSushi · 26/01/2025 21:48

It's probably because of my job, but one of the things that makes me go 😳 is the admin that he must create!

For example, it's just been on Sky News that he's imposing an immediate tariff of 25% on goods from Colombia rising to 50% in 7 days time, imagine having to sort that out! Or the logistics of all the Executive Orders - absolute nightmare!

Maybe the more important question should be; why doesn't Columbia want it's own citizens back?
What have these Columbian's done which makes them undesirable by their own government.

I'm guessing they are criminals, thugs, troublemakers which their country don't want to deal with and were hoping the US would just allow non-vetted illegal migrants to remain.

TooBigForMyBoots · 26/01/2025 21:52

Yes.

He says whatever comes into his head and then his team have to spin it to make so it makes a bit of sense to some.🙈

Briannaco · 26/01/2025 21:49

At least he does stuff.

Biden couldn't even remember people's names.

Remember when he introduced the Ukrainian leader, as the Russian leader

Martymcfly24 · 26/01/2025 21:49

Tarrifs the consumer would pay after he promised to lower the price of goods.🙄

TokyoSushi · 26/01/2025 21:48

It's probably because of my job, but one of the things that makes me go 😳 is the admin that he must create!

For example, it's just been on Sky News that he's imposing an immediate tariff of 25% on goods from Colombia rising to 50% in 7 days time, imagine having to sort that out! Or the logistics of all the Executive Orders - absolute nightmare!

Martymcfly24 · 26/01/2025 21:47

He embodies all the worst elements of the human character.

Was just looking at social media if teachers in America I follow who are been given instructions if what to do when ICE tries to take children from their classrooms. One teacher was so concerned because her children are non verbal autistic and would not understand.

Nikitaspearlearring · 26/01/2025 21:47

Yes, I think he does sometimes veer off-script and say whatever occurs to him. Remember when he mused about bleach killing germs and so maybe Covid patients should be injected with bleach? The cringe from the expert standing behind him was priceless.
Allegedly when he was first elected, advisors had to explain to him why it would be a bad idea to use nuclear weapons. He thought: we've got 'em, why not use 'em?
He's a car crash. I think it's such a shame that someone with such power has no interest in the environment or battling climate change.
All we can do is sit on our hands and cross our fingers, so to speak.

Briannaco · 26/01/2025 21:46

I think he's completely right about moving the Palestinians out of a war torn area.

Not force them out. But give them an option to safely move somewhere else if they want to.

When ukraine was attacked by Russia, Ukrainians were given safe ways to leave and be a refugee in other countries.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 26/01/2025 21:46

AquaPeer · 26/01/2025 21:18

Do you think it would’ve made any difference? I think it’s clear now that the US were never going to vote in a black woman no matter how much time she had

That may well be the case. If the Democrats had gone through the normal process of having several candidates who had to compete against each other, they might have ended up with a better candidate who could have had months to campaign against Trump. Mind you, some of the Democratic policies would have given any candidate an uphill struggle.

Laiste · 26/01/2025 21:44

Yeah.
He's managed to get to be the big dick ... and he's giving it a good swing.

hard to know what to say really

Briannaco · 26/01/2025 21:40

Laiste · 26/01/2025 21:38

I have never seen anyone with such a huge amount of self confidence before. There's not one teeny tiny shred of self doubt in him is there. You can tell.

A tiny part of me can't help but be in awe a bit. I hate to feel it but it's true. I wish we had a few bigger personalities in our politics (not as big and mad as that mind you)

He's rabidly passionate about his country. Shame it comes with so much bullshit. It's equally fascinating and awful,

Exactly. I don't like the man.

But he is refreshing in a way.

He just doesn't give a shit what anyone thinks.

He just does what he wants

ACynicalDad · 26/01/2025 21:39

I think he is cleverer than we give him credit for; I think his comments about the Panama Canal aren't to get it back but to keep it away from Chinese control; Greenland is probably similar; don't get too close to anyone else.He's a lose cannon but in some places he may be more effective than we'd all like to admit. But there is some seriously mad stuff too.

Laiste · 26/01/2025 21:38

I have never seen anyone with such a huge amount of self confidence before. There's not one teeny tiny shred of self doubt in him is there. You can tell.

A tiny part of me can't help but be in awe a bit. I hate to feel it but it's true. I wish we had a few bigger personalities in our politics (not as big and mad as that mind you)

He's rabidly passionate about his country. Shame it comes with so much bullshit. It's equally fascinating and awful,

Briannaco · 26/01/2025 21:35

BarbaraVineFan · 26/01/2025 20:38

I'm only partly joking. Does Trump script his speeches with the aid of an adviser, or do you think he is just winging it the whole time? I mean, SURELY there can't be anyone in his office who is telling him it's a good idea to suggest renaming the Gulf of Mexico, or to get Palestinian refugees rehomed in Egypt and Jordan as if they were fucking rescue pets? Surely there must be someone in there with even an ounce of intelligence and political nous? AIBU to think he must be either going off-script? It's almost satirical

I think he's right about the Palestinians.

Why would it be wrong to move them when Palestine is being devastated by war.

When ukraine was attacked by Russia, Ukrainians were moved into other countries

MrsSkylerWhite · 26/01/2025 21:34

Obviously, yes. I’m just waiting for “have I had my tea, yet?” 😁

willquestionwith · 26/01/2025 21:33

Starmer isn't much better ! Trump is at least funny to listen to and look at. Starmers face and pout he does argh can't look at him I hate his face

Anniedash · 26/01/2025 21:33

Probably just says whatever comes into his head.

I know, it’s great isn’t it. People can then choose to vote for him, or not, on that basis.

Rather than voting for people who say one thing, and mean another.

Isittimeformynapyet · 26/01/2025 21:22

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 26/01/2025 21:02

When he was President the first time, it was frighteningly quick before we all stopped gawping in amazement at what he said. There'd be some preposterous announcement in the morning and then he'd come out with something even more jawdropping in the afternoon and we'd forget the previous one. Four years of it! And now another four years. Thanks, Americans.

Speak for yourself!