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No, Pete, no. This is a massively scary bunch of nut-jobs doing stuff which threatens democracy itself in the USA.
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No, Pete, no. This is a massively scary bunch of nut-jobs doing stuff which threatens democracy itself in the USA.
In the end Harward will be a better NSA than Flynn, but this episode how much the deep state dislikes Trump. If he doesn't mend fences (especially with CIA), he's on borrowed time
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There's a conman in the Oval Office.......
Trump press conference: president says team running 'like fine-tuned machine'
President attacks media and announces Florida International University law school dean to replace Andrew Puzder, who pulled out of consideration
Donald Trump addresses the media at the White House. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
David Smith in Washington
Thursday 16 February 2017 18.45 GMTFirst published on Thursday 16 February 2017 18.30 GMT
Donald Trump has dismissed reports of chaos in his administration and claimed his team is running like “a fine-tuned machine” during a press conference at which he tried to reset his beleaguered presidency and fired off numerous broadsides at the media.
The president’s first solo press conference since taking office was held ostensibly to announce Alexander Acosta as his new pick for labour secretary after his first choice, Andrew Puzder, withdrew from consideration.
But the event at the White House rapidly turned into a lengthy defence of his first four weeks as president and a bitter denunciation of the press.
“I open the paper and I see stories of chaos, chaos,” Trump scolded reporters. “It’s the exact opposite. This administration is running like a fine-tuned machine, despite not being able to get my cabinet approved.”
The president claimed the media was serving not the people but “special interests” profiting from a broken system. “The press has become so dishonest that if we don’t talk about it we are doing a tremendous disservice to the American people. The press are out of control. The level of dishonesty is out of control.”
Trump claimed he was talking about an entrenched “power structure” that needed attention. “We’re not going to let it happen. I’m here again to take my message straight to the people.”
He argued that there had been “incredible progress” over the past four weeks. “I don’t think there’s ever been a president elected who in this short period of time has done what we have done.”
The measures taken so far include withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, eliminating regulations that “undermine manufacturing” and strengthening the country’s borders. Trump contrasted himself with past politicians who make promises only to break them.
In a swipe at Barack Obama’s administration, Trump said: “To be honest, I inherited a mess. It’s a mess. At home and abroad, it’s a mess.”
He cited jobs leaving the country, instability in the Middle East and the spread of Islamic State “like a cancer”.
Trump vehemently denied any improper dealings with Russia.
Trump’s original pick for labour secretary, Puzder, abruptly withdrew from consideration on Wednesday.
Trump said Acosta, who did not appear with the president, “has had a tremendous career”. He noted that, unlike Puzder, Acosta had been confirmed by the Senate three times and “did very, very well”.
If confirmed anew by the Senate, Acosta would become the first Hispanic member of Trump’s cabinet. He is now dean of the Florida International University law school.
Fast-food CEO Puzder pulled out on Wednesday after it became clear he lacked the votes to win Senate confirmation.
Acosta has served on the National Labor Relations Board and as a federal prosecutor in Florida. He was named assistant attorney general for civil rights by President George W Bush.
Puzder pulled out of the process on the eve of his confirmation hearing, which had been scheduled for Thursday, because Republicans balked at an array of personal and professional issues that dogged him. Puzder said he had employed – and belatedly paid taxes on – a housekeeper not authorised to work in the United States.
Puzder’s withdrawal was the latest example of the disorganised nature of the new administration not known for thorough vetting of its people or its plans.
Contentious confirmation fights, a botched rollout of Trump’s refugee order and the ouster this week of his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, have nearly paralysed the administration.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
Trump press conference: president says team running 'like fine-tuned machine'
President attacks media and announces Florida International University law school dean to replace Andrew Puzder, who pulled out of consideration
Donald Trump addresses the media at the White House. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
David Smith in Washington
Thursday 16 February 2017 18.45 GMTFirst published on Thursday 16 February 2017 18.30 GMT
Donald Trump has dismissed reports of chaos in his administration and claimed his team is running like “a fine-tuned machine” during a press conference at which he tried to reset his beleaguered presidency and fired off numerous broadsides at the media.
The president’s first solo press conference since taking office was held ostensibly to announce Alexander Acosta as his new pick for labour secretary after his first choice, Andrew Puzder, withdrew from consideration.
But the event at the White House rapidly turned into a lengthy defence of his first four weeks as president and a bitter denunciation of the press.
“I open the paper and I see stories of chaos, chaos,” Trump scolded reporters. “It’s the exact opposite. This administration is running like a fine-tuned machine, despite not being able to get my cabinet approved.”
The president claimed the media was serving not the people but “special interests” profiting from a broken system. “The press has become so dishonest that if we don’t talk about it we are doing a tremendous disservice to the American people. The press are out of control. The level of dishonesty is out of control.”
Trump claimed he was talking about an entrenched “power structure” that needed attention. “We’re not going to let it happen. I’m here again to take my message straight to the people.”
He argued that there had been “incredible progress” over the past four weeks. “I don’t think there’s ever been a president elected who in this short period of time has done what we have done.”
The measures taken so far include withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, eliminating regulations that “undermine manufacturing” and strengthening the country’s borders. Trump contrasted himself with past politicians who make promises only to break them.
In a swipe at Barack Obama’s administration, Trump said: “To be honest, I inherited a mess. It’s a mess. At home and abroad, it’s a mess.”
He cited jobs leaving the country, instability in the Middle East and the spread of Islamic State “like a cancer”.
Trump vehemently denied any improper dealings with Russia.
Trump’s original pick for labour secretary, Puzder, abruptly withdrew from consideration on Wednesday.
Trump said Acosta, who did not appear with the president, “has had a tremendous career”. He noted that, unlike Puzder, Acosta had been confirmed by the Senate three times and “did very, very well”.
If confirmed anew by the Senate, Acosta would become the first Hispanic member of Trump’s cabinet. He is now dean of the Florida International University law school.
Fast-food CEO Puzder pulled out on Wednesday after it became clear he lacked the votes to win Senate confirmation.
Acosta has served on the National Labor Relations Board and as a federal prosecutor in Florida. He was named assistant attorney general for civil rights by President George W Bush.
Puzder pulled out of the process on the eve of his confirmation hearing, which had been scheduled for Thursday, because Republicans balked at an array of personal and professional issues that dogged him. Puzder said he had employed – and belatedly paid taxes on – a housekeeper not authorised to work in the United States.
Puzder’s withdrawal was the latest example of the disorganised nature of the new administration not known for thorough vetting of its people or its plans.
Contentious confirmation fights, a botched rollout of Trump’s refugee order and the ouster this week of his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, have nearly paralysed the administration.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
peteblue
Welcome back Wayne
So, just like before then......just not as subtle......
His inability to have the slightest self-reflection, slightest humility, or slightest nod at reality is highly disturbing. I expect most politicians to sugar-coat to some degree, but this is more like aggressive adult-onset Diabetes.
peteblue
Welcome back Wayne
He's not a politician. He's a business man who is used to getting his own way. He is, what it says on the tin.......
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
Every day something else , my god he is truly a one off
SNL can't parody that. If I were them, I'd re-enact it word for word.
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