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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump was about to lose his shit.
He had to ditch his press conference after pressured by two women reporters.
smb
(3,471 posts)burrowowl
(17,641 posts)Mars and Minerva
(369 posts)And so true.
BellaBarnes
(27 posts)What a baby. It seems that women reporters scare him to death and he has to leave.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,691 posts)Different Drummer
(7,615 posts)DD
Gidney N Cloyd
(19,835 posts)I'm not sure why he called on her and then tried to skip her. Did he take too long to recognize her in the mask maybe?
Tanuki
(14,918 posts)ask her follow up before Kaitlin herself took the mic. He can't comprehend basic courtesy of professional integrity. Plus, Jiang's followup called out the blatant racism (without actually naming it, but she was quite clear) of his previous response to her, when he evaded her question and said "Go ask China." He had no answer and as usual reverted to insults. His behavior was shameful, and on some level he knows it but can't own it and has to project blame.
BigmanPigman
(51,590 posts)instead of the usual applause from his quests. They were just stunned by his inappropriate behavior.
spanone
(135,831 posts)superpatriotman
(6,249 posts)He said we all knew. I dont know!
malaise
(268,997 posts)and don't forget Hillary's emails
Chainfire
(17,537 posts)abakan
(1,819 posts)Caliman73
(11,738 posts)You can guarantee that Trump was saying the "N" word repeatedly under his breath or in his head.
He was obviously humiliated because face it, people were laughing at him not with him. Plus, to make matters worse, President Obama was just naturally charming. He had good timing, and was a natural with words. Trump likely hated more than anything, that he was being shown up by a Black man who is just superior to him.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,586 posts)Obama has an innate ability to make people feel comfortable and valued. For example, when winning sports teams would be invited to the WH, they felt honored. They were made to feel that the event was about them. With Fat Donnie, they're just another backdrop for his braggadocio.
As a result you see something never seen before -- teams turning down invitations, or being disinvited when their star player says he will not attend.
My favorite moment, however, was when 17-year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg was asked by Ellen Degeneres what she'd say if she met President Trump: She said she wouldn't meet him. "I wouldn't waste my time."
If Trump ever has another ghostwritten autobiography, it will probably be entitled, It's All About Me --The Story of the Greatest Man in the History of the World.
SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)dish it out, he can't take it in return. He'll spend an eternity getting even.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,315 posts)He's claiming Obama got Flynn framed. That Flynn pleaded guilty doesn't seem to enter his skull.
struggle4progress
(118,282 posts)underpants
(182,802 posts)Even he has to know how that blow up on an Asian American reporter looked. She called him on it as best as she could and he wasnt ready for it. He thought he could throw that out for the cult and she didnt let it go.
leftieNanner
(15,100 posts)I cannot imagine working in that environment. It would be like an abusive marriage with him blowing up every minute. And you never know when he will explode or when he might be nice briefly. Walking on egg shells. No way I would work in that place!
But it does make me happy that he's freaking out on a regular basis!
smb
(3,471 posts)...that he looked like an abject WIMP running away like that.
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)Should blow pretty soon.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)Not been near a tv lately.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)links in an hour or so. It was quite the spectical.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)My phone doesn't want to copy the link.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)Tanuki
(14,918 posts)Tipperary
(6,930 posts)This idiot truly scares me. The more he is cornered, the worse it is going to be.
Delphinus
(11,830 posts)here on DU, I watched a video of John Oliver and OAN - and how they ask questions that feed his ego and he says, "that's a lovely question". Jeebus.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)I can barely watch news anymore.
maxrandb
(15,330 posts)He said something like "how about OAN there in the back"
When the CNN reporter persisted, he stormed off.
Cha
(297,211 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)That's the only reason I watch him. I'm waiting for him to start yanking his own teeth out or something.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Tipperary
(6,930 posts)That would be something to see! For now, I just cannot stand to watch.
TNNurse
(6,926 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Time for Ivanka to change his diaper again.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)about Trump's possible relationship with his mom. The implication is that he has a big Mommie problem and gets angry anytime a woman challenges him.
Caliman73
(11,738 posts)She would often travel to Scotland with only Trump's sister, leaving the boys behind. Trump is reported to have said he got his showmanship from his mom.
Both of his parents didn't seem to have given a damn about him. They shipped him off to a military themed reform school because he had behavioral problems.
He does not like being challenged at all, but yes, especially by women.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)She may not have been that. Some people marry for money and prestige, then find their situation is one of hollowness among splendor.
Caliman73
(11,738 posts)it is not "appropriate" to hate your mom, so you transfer that hatred to other women. His dad was a huge asshole too so he probably got a good dose of misogyny from dad to compliment his complicated feelings toward mom.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)There are a lot of men who are raised that way. For men who were raised like that, women are lower than them and not to be listened to ever. It is the mentality in their home growing up. They brag that they never listen to women. They only care what their male buddies think. They dismiss anything a woman says.
Trump managed to be xenophobic, racist, AND sexist in that video. He must be going for a world record.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)Where I live, they are in charge of everything and most of the women go right long with it. It's disgusting.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Any guy here that tries to own a woman's life had better know how to use his hands for intimate purposes. Women here are pretty independent and have careers, there are exceptions though as there always are.
marlakay
(11,465 posts)3 or so because little brother was very sickly and took all the attention then they shipped him off to school when he was only 5. Never learned any love, easy to see that.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)Chemisse
(30,811 posts)He wasn't about to lose his shit. He gave all the shit he had and there was nothing left. They didn't shiver in fear and he didn't know what to do.
paleotn
(17,913 posts)He and his minions are so alike is sooooo many ways.
spanone
(135,831 posts)How dare an Asian woman question me....ME...!!!!???
Blue Owl
(50,363 posts)n/t
Miigwech
(3,741 posts)C Moon
(12,213 posts)She's great!
ChoppinBroccoli
(3,784 posts)And shouting, "I will bury you!!!"
bullwinkle428
(20,629 posts)Grasswire2
(13,569 posts)Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)Is he going for a world record for bigotry?
Grammy23
(5,810 posts)This time he got an unexpected response. He was caught off guard to have someone a woman at that stand her ground and refuse to allow him to bully her. He expected to make his snappy reply and look like the Boss. Instead, she stood up to him and he couldnt take it. Afraid that it might embolden others, he turned on his heel and left like the real coward that he is.
I hope the other reporters take note that he did not step down from the podium and eat them alive. He is truly a wimp at heart. His first salvo is always to get mad and swell up like a gorilla. But if you show any sign that you are not intimidated by him, he melts into a puddle of pus and snot.
I remember seeing Melania swat his hand away when he tried to hold her hand. I suspect she has his number, too, and is just biding her time until he collapses into a coma and dies.