President Donald Trump Tweetstorm – The Saturday Edition
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President Donald Trump got a late start on his regular weekend tweetstorm, but has roared back to life with a few cheers for his efforts and broadsides against perceived enemies.
The Commander-in-Tweet noted a pundit’s praise of his trade deal with Japan, and defiantly promised, “WE WILL BUILD IT AGAIN!” It, of course, is the economy, which has taken a pounding over the last month and teeters on the brink.
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The “Lamestream Media” came in for its traditional pounding, the President noting how few stories criticizing him cite on-the-record sources. Instead, he insisted, the stories are made up “to defame and disparage.”
Trump faces a tough decision in the days ahead on whether he should set a firm date for the country’s businesses to return. He originally targeted Easter Sunday (tomorrow), but then bumped it back. Pressure is mounting as state unemployment systems are strained, even as the first checks from the CARES Act stimulus program begin to arrive.
We’ll post more Presidential communications as they arrive. The tweetstorm so far:
Let's be clear about what's going on:
Republicans are trying to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program before funds run out.
But Dems are holding the program hostage to their unrelated left-wing agenda.
RT to tell Dems to quit blocking relief for workers & small businesses.
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) April 10, 2020
The #PaycheckProtectionProgram is a lifeline for small businesses on Main Street across America.
Congress must urgently pass additional funding for this bipartisan, job-saving program.
There’s no time to waste. Small businesses need our help – and they need it NOW.
— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) April 10, 2020
Small business layoffs spiked 1,000% last month. 10% of the U.S. workforce is now jobless. This is no time for political games.
I hope Democrats stop blocking more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program very soon. American jobs depend on it. https://t.co/R1TGM8gc84
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) April 10, 2020
The Paycheck Protection Program has been so successful for America’s small businesses that it is projected to run out of money in a matter of DAYS. Millions more could lose their jobs and their livelihood.
Democrats don’t care. pic.twitter.com/6voXPRY1pD
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) April 10, 2020
Cryin’Chuck doesn’t have a clue. Couldn’t care less about the American Worker! https://t.co/eoXxXdn460
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 12, 2020
Speaker Pelosi has said she is aware of 'no data as to why we need' more funding for Americans’ paychecks. Anyone paying attention knows differently.
Republicans will continue to seek a clean vote on funding for the job-saving Paycheck Protection Program. pic.twitter.com/Iu2gGNBtOG
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) April 11, 2020
Mail in ballots substantially increases the risk of crime and VOTER FRAUD!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 12, 2020
So now the Fake News @nytimes is tracing the CoronaVirus origins back to Europe, NOT China. This is a first! I wonder what the Failing New York Times got for this one? Are there any NAMED sources? They were recently thrown out of China like dogs, and obviously want back in. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
Governor @GavinNewsom of California has been very nice & highly supportive about the great job we have done, working together, for California. That is the good news, but this is the bad. He is unfairly under attack by the Radical Left Dems, MSDNC etc. He is strong! Will he fold?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
I will be watching. HAVE A GREAT EASTER! https://t.co/wCa7u6qSnl
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
Thank you, President @realDonaldTrump! We are honored to have you join us and are grateful for your strong leadership of our country. https://t.co/KIVxbaeFPl
— Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) April 11, 2020
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board doesn’t have a clue on how to fight and win. Their views on Tariffs & Trade are losers for the U.S., but winners for other countries, including China. If we followed their standards, we’d have no Country left. They should love Sleepy Joe!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
Watching @FoxNews on weekend afternoons is a total waste of time. We now have some great alternatives, like @OANN.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
“The President and the Federal Government are doing an excellent job. When they say the death toll isn’t going to be as high as reported, they (the opposition) act like they’re sad because it’s lower. I think they are (Press Conferences) wonderful.” West Virginia Resident, C Span
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
Great editorial by @SenRonJohnson! https://t.co/hGmcwI4OSe
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
Wishing all a safe and blessed Easter Sunday. I will be tuning into Pastor @robertjeffress at https://t.co/roBC6bOARn Church in Dallas, Texas tomorrow morning at 10:20 AM Eastern. https://t.co/wCa7u6qSnl
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
WE WILL BUILD IT AGAIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
….Does anyone ever notice how few quotes from an actual person are given nowadays by the Lamestream Media. Very seldom. The unnamed or anonymous sources are almost always FAKE NEWS.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
When the Failing @nytimes or Amazon @washingtonpost writes a story saying “unnamed sources said”, or any such phrase where a person’s name is not used, don’t believe them. Most of these unnamed sources don’t exist. They are made up to defame & disparage. They have no “source”…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
….economy was shuttered. This is unprecedented, it is unsettling and challenging but, we will rise to meet the occasion.” MACK MCLARTY, Clinton White House Chief of Staff. @LelandVittert @FoxNews Thank you Mack. We will be bigger, better and stronger than ever before!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
“Trump did a deal with Japan. A lot of our product goes to Japan, and we are booming in North Dakota.” Jim on C Span, Washington Journal. Our Trade Deals will be having a big impact on our Country as they kick in!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 11, 2020
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