Trump claims USS McCain report was 'an exaggeration, or even Fake News'

[left-of-center2012]

President Trump on Thursday sought to distance himself from a reported decision by military officials to obscure the USS John S. McCain during his trip to Japan, calling the report "an exaggeration, or even fake news."

"The Navy put out a disclaimer on the McCain story," Trump said in a tweet Thursday evening. "Looks like the story was an exaggeration, or even Fake News."

Trump earlier Thursday defended the reported decision, saying whoever made the order was "well-meaning."

The remarks came after The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that officials asked that the Navy ship — the USS McCain — be "out of sight" Trump was in Japan. Officials were aware of the concern about the USS McCain and approved measures so it would be hidden during Trump's state visit, an official told the Journal.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/446264-trump-claims-uss-mccain-report-was-an-exaggeration-or-even-fake-news

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/446264-trump-claims-uss-mccain-report-was-an-exaggeration-or-even-fake-news

[Tribalceltic]

1. This needs to be spread as far and as wide as possible

Hit the Cons where it hurts. John McCain had the respect of both side and this is a stab in the back for real vets by Cadet bonespurrs

[left-of-center2012]

2. Fake News ?

Video and photos of the ship's name covered up was broadcast on TV.

[madaboutharry]

3. And the email requesting it.

[C_U_L8R]

4. Then Trump should explain

why he did not mention the McCain and its crew when he named every other ship and crew in the fleet. Why?

[Maru Kitteh]

9. Because, precious was reading remarks prepared for him.

Wouldn’t want to upset little Baby man with words like John and McCain.

[C_U_L8R]

10. He'd never admit that.

His vanity is so weak.

[RockRaven]

5. THERE ARE PICTURES OF THE SCREENS/TARPS/WHATEVER...

One of the most "deplorable" things about Trump supporters is that they stick by a guy who UTTERLY shamelessly lies to people he KNOWS know he is lying. The old "who are you going to believe: me or your lying eyes?" thing.

[MFM008]

6. Because

HE GOT CAUGHT.

[ProudLib72]

7. Applying this very same logic

The next Dem president can state that the Rump was never president, that it was all fake news.


And that would actually be a lot closer to the truth than the Rump's statement.

[JDC]

8. He really is a horrible liar.

[captain queeg]

11. Trump supporters will say if he believes it,then he's not lying

It’s a stunning position and when the Trumpsters think the same way they can’t be reasoned with.