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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,764 posts)
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 01:45 PM Jun 2020

Trump reportedly said he wanted the RNC convention at full capacity despite the coronavirus pandemic

because he doesn't 'want to be sitting in a place that's 50% empty'

Donald Trump called North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Friday to appeal his decision to host a socially distanced Republican National Convention amid concerns relating to the coronavirus, The Washington Post reported.

Trump told Cooper that he wouldn't comply with a scaled-down version of the convention because he said he doesn't "want to be sitting in a place that's 50 percent empty" when his presidential renomination is announced, according to two people familiar with the call.

"Since the day I came down the escalator, I've never had an empty seat and I find the biggest stadiums," he told Cooper, recalling when his presidential candidacy for the Republican party was announced at the Trump Tower in New York in June 2015.

President Donald Trump called North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Friday in an attempt to appeal the governor's position on hosting a socially-distanced Republican National Convention, The Washington Post reported.


https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-reportedly-said-wanted-rnc-083136168.html

His massive ego needs to be massaged.
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Trump reportedly said he wanted the RNC convention at full capacity despite the coronavirus pandemic (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2020 OP
And no masks Zambero Jun 2020 #1
Please go ahead. Botany Jun 2020 #2
LOL - Why is Chump appealing Cooper's position? Totally Tunsie Jun 2020 #3
Totally! Brother Buzz Jun 2020 #5
I fully support his efforts HAB911 Jun 2020 #4
Let's help them out! Nevilledog Jun 2020 #6
Governor Cooper could have replied to Trump... PJMcK Jun 2020 #7
Not just that. He also wanted all businesses ms liberty Jun 2020 #8
Blow up dolls! RockCreek Jun 2020 #9
"The only reason I declared an emergency was to stop enforcing environmental laws" struggle4progress Jun 2020 #10
Here's one for trump's ego: crickets Jun 2020 #11

Zambero

(8,962 posts)
1. And no masks
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 02:03 PM
Jun 2020

No social distancing. And of course don't forget to have refrigerated vans on hand. Life is very cheap from the perspective of a naked emperor with an expendable base.

Botany

(70,449 posts)
2. Please go ahead.
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 02:06 PM
Jun 2020

Just have it in Oklahoma or the Texas panhandle and fence 'em off. You can't let back home to infect their kids,
parents, neighbors, and co-workers. Hell give 'em food, water, tents, and plenty of land to bury the dead.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
3. LOL - Why is Chump appealing Cooper's position?
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 02:36 PM
Jun 2020

Chump was the one who was all blustery about moving the convention elsewhere. Looks like that's not working out too well for him and the RNC. Chump leaped before he looked this time!

Nevilledog

(51,031 posts)
6. Let's help them out!
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 02:45 PM
Jun 2020

How to make sneezing powder

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Sneezing-Powder/

Imagine the joy on trump's face as an entire auditorium full of crammed in, unmasked RWNJs start sneezing and spreading their gems around.

PJMcK

(21,998 posts)
7. Governor Cooper could have replied to Trump...
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 02:47 PM
Jun 2020

...by saying, "When you descended your escalator, there were paid extras in your crowd. Do you plan to continue that practice?"

No one ever pushes back against this jerk, (see: Murkowski, Lisa).

ms liberty

(8,558 posts)
8. Not just that. He also wanted all businesses
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 02:56 PM
Jun 2020

In the Charlotte area fully open without any restrictions. Restaurants, bars, retail stores, et cetera. I'm glad Gov Cooper didn't give in to his unreasonable demands.

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