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Trump scrapes the bottom of the barrel

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tidyskatemum Tue 02-Jun-20 22:04:40

I am astounded that no-one has commented on Trump’s crass and cynical photoshoot standing outside the church in Washington and brandishing a bible, having deployed guards using teargas to clear his way there. Not to mention dragging Melania along to the shrine of John Paul II for more photos when neither of them set foot in church from one month to the next. Surely any Christian should be outraged at his manipulation of their religion? Though apparently evangelical Christians think he’s doing a good job.(??????!!!!!)

Barmeyoldbat Wed 03-Jun-20 10:00:59

Maybe someone will lose the key when he is locked in his special bunker.

Yearoff Wed 03-Jun-20 10:00:19

My cousin pointed out he was holding the bible upside down. I’m not entirely sure of the significance of this but my cousin also claims it was deliberate.

Purplepixie Wed 03-Jun-20 09:59:42

Trump is certainly quite NUTS! What do we have? BORIS! I feel so sorry for my American relatives who hate Trump with a passion.

25Avalon Wed 03-Jun-20 09:57:50

It reminded me of the old vampire films where the vampires were dispersed by brandishing a Bible aloft in the manner of Trump.

spabbygirl Wed 03-Jun-20 09:55:29

he is horrendous and no more christian than Harold shipman, you can go to church as often as you like, but its how you live your life that matters. I so wish he'd start a dialogue with the black lives matters folk and agree how to keep them safe

humptydumpty Wed 03-Jun-20 09:53:54

What's truly shocking is that there are people all over America lapping this up - and it's election year.

marionk Wed 03-Jun-20 09:51:20

I don’t think he is scraping the bottom of the barrel - he IS the bottom of the barrel!

Callistemon Wed 03-Jun-20 09:25:26

The focus of the two threads is slightly different so I think this one about Trump's reaction to events is perfectly valid in its own right.

sodapop Wed 03-Jun-20 08:48:00

Trump is completely out of his depth now, as always he will not listen to advice. These bullying tactics are a sign of his lack of intelligence and power hunger.

Lucca Wed 03-Jun-20 08:30:23

All being discussed on Phoenix’s thread “I can’t believe it”

Grannynannywanny Wed 03-Jun-20 08:01:19

He is seriously mentally unstable and a danger to humanity.

As for the posing with the bible, I think he orchestrated that with a view to his forthcoming election. He’s hoping to rally his deluded evangelical followers in the Bible Belt states of the U.S who can see no wrong in him.

The terrifying thing is there may be enough of them to vote him in again.

Furret Wed 03-Jun-20 08:00:57

He’s tweeted this trying to spin it. Idiots will think he’s managed the situation well - note the self congratulations ?

"D.C. had no problems last night. Many arrests. Great job done by all. Overwhelming force. Domination. Likewise, Minneapolis was great (thank you President Trump!)."

Furret Wed 03-Jun-20 07:55:13

Yet there are so many Americans who think like he does.

pollyperkins Wed 03-Jun-20 07:42:58

I looked too and didn't see one. I’m appalled at the way he is fanning the flames of aggression instead of trying to damp things down. I read an article by Obama on the subject- what a comtrast! Literate, sensitive and with good suggestions about reconciliation and Listening to the demonstrators’ concerns.

tidyskatemum Wed 03-Jun-20 07:32:13

I couldn’t find another thread about Trump and his church outings. I was a bit shocked to think that nobody was talking about it!

Furret Wed 03-Jun-20 07:29:25

There’s a new photo out today from yesterday with him and Melanie standing in front of the St John Paul 2 shrine in Washington. Pass the bucket.

Nortsat Wed 03-Jun-20 07:06:58

Good one Starblaze, I agree wholeheartedly...

ladymuck Wed 03-Jun-20 06:56:02

Surely we are no longer shocked at the things this man does?

Grannynannywanny Wed 03-Jun-20 00:26:26

Here are the views of religious leaders on his appalling behaviour outside the church www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-us-canada-52890650

Starblaze Wed 03-Jun-20 00:08:44

He's SuperCallousFragileEgoSexistRacistPOTUS

Grannynannywanny Wed 03-Jun-20 00:00:04

tidyskatemum Trumps disgusting photo shoot has been under discussion on another thread.

Callistemon Tue 02-Jun-20 23:43:16

I think this is a thread specifically about Trump's reaction to the events, though.
Standing outside a church holding up a bible with that strange expression on his face whilst his country riots.
It is not within the realms of normal behaviour.

Daisymae Tue 02-Jun-20 23:30:10

Never thought that Trump would start a war with his own people. Can't believe that Republicans are not standing up and being counted.

SueDonim Tue 02-Jun-20 23:29:08

There’s a thread here with comments on this topic.

www.gransnet.com/forums/news_and_politics/1279599-Cant-believe-it

Callistemon Tue 02-Jun-20 23:22:47

I just thought it was further proof that he has completely lost the plot.