I think it was staged like all his other so called attacks. Trump and his lawyers need to present new evidence to the judge that haulted the building of the ballroom, they needed to show that Trump has security issues in order to get the hault lifted and continue the build. They not fooling me
I loved that in the post Mike listed out the recent violent attacks/planned attacks perpetrated by the far (presumably) right. And same with Trump's quote about Mueller. This must be stated any time the right starts portraying itself as the sole victim of political violence.
Let's also remember that Trump posted this on TS about current US Senators: "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL" . "Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL." such behavior is "punishable by DEATH!" He also said this about Mark Milley after finding out Milley called China to reassure them we wouldn't be using nuclear weapons during Trump's meltdown after losing in 2020: "This is an act so egregious that, in times gone by, the punishment would have been DEATH!" If R's really cared about stopping political violence, the first person they should call on is Trump.
Any Trump supporter claiming high ground on this issue is completely, utterly, and irrevocably FoS.
It was staged. You will not convince me otherwise. It was orchestrated by the most corrupt administration in our history. Calculated & manipulated on every level. I am 💯 not a conspiracy fan. Trump has never attended while in office, security was lax, he hates the media. The war is a disaster as are his polls. The economy is getting worse. The midterms do not look good for republicans. Perfect time to stage something to lie, divide, distract, blame & flip the script. Disgusting & desperate. Do not be surprised if we do not hear much about the shooter after today…,🙄
Let’s not forget, “I can Grab them (meaning women) by the Pussy”. He’s disgusting. Third time someone “almost assassinated”him, but he’s still pushing to end any kind of gun control.
100% Mike. The hateful rhetoric and political violence started and has gotten worse ever since Trump won in 2016. When they blame Democrats for it, I just want to scream as the majority comes from the right and it always has.
I have the right to criticize this President and I say that he is a murderer who killed South Americans with no due process. Being in a boat does not make a person a felon who can be shot at will. He also murders Cubans who are starving so that our fearless leader can demand regime change. He is killing hundreds of innocents in Iran for no good reason and with no approval from Congress. He is a killer as well as being a pedophile and rapist.
not to mention the glaring incompetence and stupidity of the DOJ, announcing the specific charges they will file against the un-named perpetrator LESS THAN ONE HOUR after the event occurred, on a Saturday night when I assume DOJ offices were closed and staff was absent, with most of their higher-ups at the event. No evidence had been collected, no ballistics tests, no opportunity to attempt an interview with the perpetrator or search his background, no investigation for possible accomplices. NO prosecutor would make a charging decision that quickly, especially when our national security has been threatened. I assume they had 36 hours, which could be extended to 48 or even 72, to file charges. Makes me wonder if Jean Pirro had those charges prepared ahead of time . . .
The rush to say "this is why I need the Ballroom!!!" just encouraged the thought that the whole thing was staged to they could say they really really really needed the Ballroom.
(a Ballroom that isn't big enough for this event anyway - so they'd need an Even Bigger Tackier Ballroom!!!)
... and then there's the FACT that the event is not a Federal government event, it's for the press -- to celeberate the First Amendment and not being beholden to whoever is in office or their administration. This despicable man as always makes it all about him and having those bow down in fealty to him.
The President of the United States is known to be attending the correspondents dinner for days and a person can check in the day before with multiple weapons and a knowledge of the hotel layout, including a back staff .staircase with no one on the doors, with no one the wiser? Color me skeptical. Its not conspiracy theories, it’s anyone with any clue about how security. Is supposed to work.
Thank you for offering the sanest, most on-point response yet.
I am furious. Furious that people who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death (though I disagree with this choice) got fired, while Trump mocked the death of a great public servant (Mueller), ignored the assassinations of Melissa Hartman and her husband, laughed about Paul Pelosi’s savage attack, justified brutality to police officers on January 6th, and on and on. The double standards are staggering. We don’t have to try and talk them out of this nonsense, but we can hold our ground, knowing what our own truth is and what our moral code demands.
I am so appreciative of your articles and podcasts. I’ve been meaning to upgrade to paid, and this was the prompting I needed. Thank you.
I think it was staged like all his other so called attacks. Trump and his lawyers need to present new evidence to the judge that haulted the building of the ballroom, they needed to show that Trump has security issues in order to get the hault lifted and continue the build. They not fooling me
I loved that in the post Mike listed out the recent violent attacks/planned attacks perpetrated by the far (presumably) right. And same with Trump's quote about Mueller. This must be stated any time the right starts portraying itself as the sole victim of political violence.
Let's also remember that Trump posted this on TS about current US Senators: "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL" . "Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL." such behavior is "punishable by DEATH!" He also said this about Mark Milley after finding out Milley called China to reassure them we wouldn't be using nuclear weapons during Trump's meltdown after losing in 2020: "This is an act so egregious that, in times gone by, the punishment would have been DEATH!" If R's really cared about stopping political violence, the first person they should call on is Trump.
Any Trump supporter claiming high ground on this issue is completely, utterly, and irrevocably FoS.
It was staged. You will not convince me otherwise. It was orchestrated by the most corrupt administration in our history. Calculated & manipulated on every level. I am 💯 not a conspiracy fan. Trump has never attended while in office, security was lax, he hates the media. The war is a disaster as are his polls. The economy is getting worse. The midterms do not look good for republicans. Perfect time to stage something to lie, divide, distract, blame & flip the script. Disgusting & desperate. Do not be surprised if we do not hear much about the shooter after today…,🙄
It was staged. Complete bullshit.
Let’s not forget, “I can Grab them (meaning women) by the Pussy”. He’s disgusting. Third time someone “almost assassinated”him, but he’s still pushing to end any kind of gun control.
Best I’ve read about the administration and completely true. The press secretary is on my TV now completing the Trump lies and blaming it on
Democrats. Again and talking about turning down the bull sh-t. Most of it comes from Trumpity !
100% Mike. The hateful rhetoric and political violence started and has gotten worse ever since Trump won in 2016. When they blame Democrats for it, I just want to scream as the majority comes from the right and it always has.
An excellent set of comments about the current president. I agree with everything you wrote.
Bravo!!! Thank you for being courageous to state all the issues that you wrote.
Thank you for continuing to speak the truth, the whole truth - criticism and rejection of violence.
I have the right to criticize this President and I say that he is a murderer who killed South Americans with no due process. Being in a boat does not make a person a felon who can be shot at will. He also murders Cubans who are starving so that our fearless leader can demand regime change. He is killing hundreds of innocents in Iran for no good reason and with no approval from Congress. He is a killer as well as being a pedophile and rapist.
not to mention the glaring incompetence and stupidity of the DOJ, announcing the specific charges they will file against the un-named perpetrator LESS THAN ONE HOUR after the event occurred, on a Saturday night when I assume DOJ offices were closed and staff was absent, with most of their higher-ups at the event. No evidence had been collected, no ballistics tests, no opportunity to attempt an interview with the perpetrator or search his background, no investigation for possible accomplices. NO prosecutor would make a charging decision that quickly, especially when our national security has been threatened. I assume they had 36 hours, which could be extended to 48 or even 72, to file charges. Makes me wonder if Jean Pirro had those charges prepared ahead of time . . .
The rush to say "this is why I need the Ballroom!!!" just encouraged the thought that the whole thing was staged to they could say they really really really needed the Ballroom.
(a Ballroom that isn't big enough for this event anyway - so they'd need an Even Bigger Tackier Ballroom!!!)
... and then there's the FACT that the event is not a Federal government event, it's for the press -- to celeberate the First Amendment and not being beholden to whoever is in office or their administration. This despicable man as always makes it all about him and having those bow down in fealty to him.
The President of the United States is known to be attending the correspondents dinner for days and a person can check in the day before with multiple weapons and a knowledge of the hotel layout, including a back staff .staircase with no one on the doors, with no one the wiser? Color me skeptical. Its not conspiracy theories, it’s anyone with any clue about how security. Is supposed to work.
Amen to all of this.
Thank you so much for your words
Thank you for offering the sanest, most on-point response yet.
I am furious. Furious that people who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death (though I disagree with this choice) got fired, while Trump mocked the death of a great public servant (Mueller), ignored the assassinations of Melissa Hartman and her husband, laughed about Paul Pelosi’s savage attack, justified brutality to police officers on January 6th, and on and on. The double standards are staggering. We don’t have to try and talk them out of this nonsense, but we can hold our ground, knowing what our own truth is and what our moral code demands.
I am so appreciative of your articles and podcasts. I’ve been meaning to upgrade to paid, and this was the prompting I needed. Thank you.