Just when I was ready to give Donald Trump some props for visiting the African-American History Museum, I looked at a transcript of his remarks and realized that, as usual, he managed to make it about him.
Trump started strong, commenting:
“Today and every day of my presidency I pledge to do everything I can to continue that promise of freedom for African-Americans and for every American.
“We’re going to bring this country together. We have a divided country that’s been divided for many, many years, but we’re going to bring it together.”
And then there was this, which had to leave everyone shaking their heads:
“I like the state of South Carolina. I like all those states where I won by double, double, double digits. You know, those states.”
Was that really necessary, Donald? And of course the answer is, Yes. For Donald Trump, it’s always necessary to try and remind everyone that he’s freaking awesome! It’s required that he mention he won the election, even though he came up 3 million votes short and may have had help from Russia and its murderous thug of a president, Vladimir Putin.
Me me me me me! That’s the Trump motto. It’s always all about him and don’t you forget it! If you do, he might insult you the way he did a true civil rights hero, John Lewis:
Congressman John Lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping his district, which is in horrible shape and falling apart (not to……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 14, 2017
mention crime infested) rather than falsely complaining about the election results. All talk, talk, talk – no action or results. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 14, 2017
Congressman John Lewis should finally focus on the burning and crime infested inner-cities of the U.S. I can use all the help I can get!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 15, 2017
Shortly after Trump left the museum, Twitter lit up like a Christmas tree with commentary:
#DonaldTrump SNEAKS into African American museum to avoid mass protests if visit had been announced! Trump couldn't care less about blacks!
— Bay Area Horndog (@BayAreaHorndog) February 21, 2017
Trump enjoyed his visit to the African-American Museum so much that he is going to make it whites-only.
— Shon Ki Ki Ki Ma Ma Ma Richards (@shonrichards) February 21, 2017
Trump's visit to African American Museum does not mitigate the VILE, and DIVISIVE rhetoric he spewed during his campaign. Don't be fooled!
— Voice of Reason (@raggapegs) February 21, 2017
And now everyone heaps praise on Donald Trump for visit to African American History Museum.
But this guy….. pic.twitter.com/OY8ZoZdD5H
— Lin (@MorteHoeDevon) February 21, 2017
Trump even makes his visit to the African American Museum about him. https://t.co/XmrhxW2Bgi
— LisaSea (@LisaSeaFL) February 21, 2017
Did Trump have a chance to visit the part of the African American museum dedicated to Rep John Lewis? Just asking.
— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) February 21, 2017
Trump invited Frederick Douglass to join him on his visit to the "African American Museum"
— kathleen martin (@Katx123Martin) February 21, 2017
Trump's choice for NSA & his visit to The African American Museum will be praised all day long. Doing the right thing *once* is no epic feat
— (((Bongmaster))) (@jerweber) February 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/Sickayduh/status/834037176820236288
Does Trump deserve credit for visiting the African-American History Museum? A bit, yes. But it would be nice to see some action behind the words. Otherwise it’s just an empty photo op so he can say, Yeah, I went there. Something in me can’t help but believe his next thought would be, What else do you people want from me?
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