Twitter Erupts Over Donald Trump's Russian #Blabbergate
Twitter went nuts after The Washington Post reported that Donald Trump discussed classified information about terrorism threats from ISIS with Russian officials in the Oval Office last week — while he barred American journalists from the meeting.
Aghast and angry responses at #Blabbergate, #TrumpLeaks and #Russia ranged from snipes about the president’s cluelessness to the very negative effect this could have on his presidency (some tweets featured images of the Titanic going down).
Other tweeters gleefully made fun of Trump’s outrage at ... leakers and at Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was secretary of state, an issue that Trump made much ado about during his campaign.
Several comments were darker, with suspicions that any leaks could be a sign of deliberate collusion between Trump and the Kremlin and not merely the loose lips of someone inexperienced in politics and national security.
Tweets also blasted the Republican Party for failing to rein in its leader.
Trump leaks classified info to Russians#TheResistance #Trumprussia #TrumpLeaks pic.twitter.com/G0m8BdWGwq
— Donald J. Trump (@AKADonaldTrump) May 16, 2017
Who would have thought a 70 yr old narcissist w/a Twitter addiction & probably dementia would be a bad choice to tell secrets to? #Russians pic.twitter.com/YD23V20m0j
— Alt Fed Employee (@Alt_FedEmployee) May 16, 2017
What happens now? Do we stop briefing the President on top secret intel because he's an idiot? #blabbergate
— Rikki (@direrikki) May 16, 2017
Perhaps we can redecorate the Oval Office for Comrade Cheetolini #blabbergate #Trumprussia pic.twitter.com/fFXrwSHASG
— Andrew Jablon (@avj73) May 16, 2017
Lock him up! Lock him up! Lock him up! #Blabbergate
— HereBeDragons (@HereBeLogic) May 16, 2017
It's simple: Individuals who are ‘extremely careless’ w/ classified info should be denied further access to it. https://t.co/XWuvfDugly
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) July 7, 2016
Well this tweet didn't age well.@realDonaldTrump, u should consider ur own handling of classified info when entertaining the Russians#WaPo pic.twitter.com/h83yBNfHmY
— 🚨🚨🚨 (@the1ufall4) May 15, 2017
We are witnessing Putin & the Russians masterfully manipulating a narcissistic buffoon — revealing, the greatest threat to America is Trump.
— Bill Madden (@activist360) May 16, 2017
After incompetence with Lavrov and Kislyak, the 25 Amendment needs to be considered. He's endangering lives. Alienating allies. #TrumpRussia pic.twitter.com/71NX9rJkWT
— PresidentRoslin (@LauraRoslin2017) May 15, 2017
@realDonaldTrump Today would be a good day to resign.#TrumpRussia#MarchForTruthhttps://t.co/NU6zUUie68 pic.twitter.com/VTtEH7wfci
— Holly O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) May 16, 2017
What’s the problem? Trump didn’t reveal US intelligence to Russians via private email server and he didn’t cc Anthony Weiner.
— Frank Rich (@frankrichny) May 15, 2017
Trump has (in the past SIX DAYS):
~obstructed justice
~intimidated witnesses
~exposed national security secrets to Russians pic.twitter.com/JKRllyf06P— Pé Resists (@4everNeverTrump) May 15, 2017
Trump releases classified info to Russians during closed meetings.#TrumpRussiaInvestigation #TrumpRussiaCollusion #TrumpRussia pic.twitter.com/Oau8Hms2G6
— Donald J. Trump (@AKADonaldTrump) May 15, 2017
@realDonaldTrump Hey!
I think we found the source of the leak!
It's coming from inside the house.#TrumpRussia#MarchForTruthhttps://t.co/NU6zUUie68 pic.twitter.com/g2EmbhOH6U— Holly O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) May 16, 2017
Dear @realDonaldTrump: WaPo followed your advice & looked into the leaking of highly classified information. Turns out the leaker is you. https://t.co/heKrKbvs4N
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 15, 2017
I'm waiting to see which @GOP reps want to keep their jobs. Step up or you're out. We won't forget. Impeach him. #TrumpLeaks #Trumprussia
— Nik C (@RebelJust4Kicks) May 16, 2017
At this point 45 could raise the RUS flag over the WH & Repubs would say they were troubled, but he has the authority as POTUS #TrumpRussia
— Kali Hecate (@KaliHecate) May 15, 2017
Every Republican who uses Twitter, every morning. #Trumprussia #Russians #TrumpLeaks pic.twitter.com/NvnyEmyJni
— President Jeff (@PresidentJeffPJ) May 16, 2017
I'm so old I remember when the GOP was against the reckless handling of clasified info.#TrumpRussia #LockHimUp pic.twitter.com/FgjX5th63a
— Captain Truth (@TruthTeamOne) May 15, 2017
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