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Trump Just Can't Help Himself, Can He?

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Margs Thu 03-Sept-26 08:09:54

Now saying he's glad The Sussex's are back in the UK and "I wouldn't have taken them back". Well, Donny, you are no gentleman and will never have a fraction of King Charles' dignity, graciousness and diplomacy.

Further, he went on to claim he had a good friendship with the late Queen.........well, she isn't here to give her views on that claim, now is she?

I'll always recall when he visited the UK and walked in front of HRH when they went to inspect the guard. The only protocol Trump observes is "me first, me second and me last!"

Smileless2012 Thu 03-Sept-26 08:58:46

I agree about King Charles' dignity, graciousness and diplomacy but in terms of The Sussex's coming back to the UK, there's nothing he could have about it even if he'd wanted too.

MawsRosie Thu 03-Sept-26 09:03:39

I'll always recall when he visited the UK and walked in front of HRH when they went to inspect the guard. The only protocol Trump observes is "me first, me second and me last

Just a reminder that she was HM - Her Majesty- not Her Royal Highness. blush

Fallingstar Thu 03-Sept-26 09:07:47

I would argue that Trump helps himself to everything, straight in there with both hands and a shovel 🙄

Ladyleftfieldlover Thu 03-Sept-26 09:14:27

It’s about time the men (and women) in white coats came for him. Just think, this appalling creature has access to the nuclear codes and he has surrounded himself with sycophants.

JenniferEccles Thu 03-Sept-26 09:18:54

I remember the incident when Trump was here on a State visit and walked in front of the late Queen.
It was widely criticised at the time but then I read that protocol states that guests of the monarch should walk in front, so in that instance Trump was correct!

Of course whether he knew that or just barged ahead anyway is up for debate!

Bibedybop Thu 03-Sept-26 09:35:44

Why do we need to know what Trump ‘thinks’ about everything?

Fallingstar Thu 03-Sept-26 09:42:53

Bibedybop

Why do we need to know what Trump ‘thinks’ about everything?

Tbh he really doesn’t seem to ‘think’ but I get what you are saying, however, I think it is essential that we are constantly reminded of how a democratic vote in a first world country has resulted in Trump, lest voters are tempted to make the same mistake.

Dickens Thu 03-Sept-26 11:09:39

Margs

Now saying he's glad The Sussex's are back in the UK and "I wouldn't have taken them back". Well, Donny, you are no gentleman and will never have a fraction of King Charles' dignity, graciousness and diplomacy.

Of course he wouldn't have "taken them back" - he's a spiteful old man who appears to spend half the night ranting and raging on Truth Social against anyone who's attempted to hold him to account because his delicate ego cannot accept criticism, justified or not.

Not only does Charles have more dignity and graciousness, he's intellectually superior to this man-child who appears to only understand relationships in terms of a transactional 'deal'...

Anyway, who asked him for his opinion?

imaround Thu 03-Sept-26 13:16:02

He is ramping up the possibility of violence for the upcoming elections. I don't care what he says at this point, it doesn't make sense anyhow.

Armed ICE agents at polling centers. USPS has already said they won't deliver ballots by mail, which leaves Colorado, Washington, and one other, disenfranchised. Millions of votes. He knows he will lose, so he is preparing for violence, IMO.

Personally, I am preparing for a long period of civil unrest just in case. Food, water, medicines, etc.

Luckygirl3 Thu 03-Sept-26 13:47:57

He can't help himself because he is mentally ill, but there are those around him who hopefully are not and could and should deal with this situation.

Wheniwasyourage Thu 03-Sept-26 13:49:56

Oh dear, imaround. Good luck! flowers 🍀

Cossy Thu 03-Sept-26 13:50:56

Ladyleftfieldlover

It’s about time the men (and women) in white coats came for him. Just think, this appalling creature has access to the nuclear codes and he has surrounded himself with sycophants.

👍👏👏👏👏👏

Cossy Thu 03-Sept-26 13:52:33

imaround

He is ramping up the possibility of violence for the upcoming elections. I don't care what he says at this point, it doesn't make sense anyhow.

Armed ICE agents at polling centers. USPS has already said they won't deliver ballots by mail, which leaves Colorado, Washington, and one other, disenfranchised. Millions of votes. He knows he will lose, so he is preparing for violence, IMO.

Personally, I am preparing for a long period of civil unrest just in case. Food, water, medicines, etc.

Omg! That’s appalling and unthinkable of the USA many of us use to know and love.

Please god your fellow countrymen kick him to the gutter, where he belongs!

imaround Thu 03-Sept-26 13:58:09

He won't go away quietly. Neither will his cronies. Vance said recently that he doesn't mind the destruction of the world in his quest to forward Trump's agenda. Or something like that.

Thank goodness there are still moral and ethical people in the government who bring this info to the light.

www.huffpost.com/entry/usps-mail-voting-rules-whistleblower_n_6a98e7c6e4b031dd47137338

Whitewavemark2 Thu 03-Sept-26 14:11:11

It sounds as if he is getting rattled by the polls. Calling them fake.

These mid-terms are going to be interesting.

Plevey08 Thu 03-Sept-26 17:20:18

He does it to wind people up....and succeeds. It makes him feel relevant.

Happygirl79 Thu 03-Sept-26 17:31:41

Ladyleftfieldlover

It’s about time the men (and women) in white coats came for him. Just think, this appalling creature has access to the nuclear codes and he has surrounded himself with sycophants.

Absolutely agree. Trump is insane

Plevey08 Fri 04-Sept-26 15:10:20

What is the trigger/process for removing a world leader like Trump, who is clearly antagonistic, unstable and dangerously provocative and impetuous to worldwide peace?

Calendargirl Fri 04-Sept-26 15:25:21

Whatever our opinions on Trump, he sums up H&M pretty well.

When asked if he had received an invitation to their wedding (he wasn’t on the guest list), he said he wasn’t aware of one, but he wished them luck, and added that he felt Harry would need it.

Never a truer word.

Fallingstar Fri 04-Sept-26 15:29:28

Plevey08

What is the trigger/process for removing a world leader like Trump, who is clearly antagonistic, unstable and dangerously provocative and impetuous to worldwide peace?

This is a question I often ask, I mean if a British PM behaved similarly there would be nationwide outrage with all political parties demanding that he resigns, but if Trump did resign he would just be replaced by another menace like Vance. So what to do??

JenniRen Fri 04-Sept-26 15:43:23

British Prime Ministers do not have the power that a US President has. They are not, of course, the Head of State and are accountable to Parliament.

Plevey08 Fri 04-Sept-26 15:45:57

I was comparing it to here too Fallingstar. I don't hear the Democrats voice? I know Biden was gently kept in the background because of his cognitive decline and replaced with Harris. Surely there must be great concern re Trumps behaviours.

Plevey08 Fri 04-Sept-26 15:53:29

The House of representatives are allowing his continued unpredictability.

imaround Fri 04-Sept-26 15:57:32

An interesting read if you are keen. Seems the GOP is walking a delicate balance.

Texas just voted to close 75% of polling locations in a largely Democrat stronghold. Voter suppression.

www.politico.com/news/2026/09/04/trump-republicans-struggle-midterms-01064541