Mary Trump Shares Surefire Way For Biden To Get Under Trump's Skin In Debates

[brooklynite]

Huffington Post

The president’s niece, speaking on MSNBC’s “The Last Word,” told host Lawrence O’Donnell that Biden should address the president only by his first name, Donald.

“First of all, and I mean this sincerely, I hope Vice President Biden refers to Donald as Donald just because that’s an easy way to get under his skin and nobody’s disrespected the office as much as Donald has, so he doesn’t deserve the cover of the respect of the office of the presidency,” she said.

Mary Trump, who in July released a tell-all book about her uncle titled “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created The World’s Most Dangerous Man,” also suggested Biden call out her uncle’s lies to his face if the moderators don’t.

“Even if it feels rude, even if it feels like he’s interrupting, it’s too important for us to sit on ceremony here,” she said.

[samnsara]

1. Hillary did this all the time...

[PJMcK]

6. That's different

Trump was a private citizen and he had socialized with Secretary Clinton.

Now, Trump is the president and it would be a terrible mistake for VP Biden to insult the office he's seeking. There are other ways to trigger Trump and I'm sure they'll be used.

[Klaralven]

27. At the debate, they are just two citizens who are candidates for the job.

[certainot]

29. there is a much better way - preface responses with "well, that's what limbaugh always says but..."

"limbaugh keeps saying that but..." "limbaugh has been denying global warming for 30 years but it's happening"

or "don't believe everything limbaugh says" or "i wouldn't believe anything limbaugh says"

it's true for just about any of the bulllshit trump spews

and if he asks trump any question it should be "why did you hire sam nunberg to listen to 1000's of hours of talk radio in 2014, the same year Russian operatives were traveling the US and gathering information on Dem candidates?"

[Maraya1969]

68. So Donald fashioned himself after Rush Limbaugh? No wonder he makes my stomach sick

[certainot]

86. limbaugh is the only reason trump or bush got near the WH and putins been using talk radio

since at least 2008.

trump watches fox to get the cartoon cliff notes for talk radio. they are neighbors and golf partners and there are plenty of pics of them together.

[PatSeg]

30. I agree

It would make Joe look bad more than it would upset "Donald". It would be best, however, to find ways to avoid saying "President Trump", something I never call him. However, I do agree with Mary Trump, that calling him "Donald" would probably drive him nuts.

[thesquanderer]

46. This reminds me of how Palin started her debate with, "May I call you Joe?"

Of course, if Biden started with "May I call you Donald," he'd presumably get back, "No, you may not."

[PatSeg]

55. Oh yes, I remember that

She was SO nervous and afraid she'd refer to him as O'Biden, which she'd done during debate prep.

That would be priceless if Joe asked, "May I call you Donald", but I doubt he would choose to be that familiar with this vulgarian. Too friendly.

[Zak112234]

80. His base would love that

"No, you may not" would be ordered on merch before the debate was over.



Giving him opportunity to be snarky is a bad move, his base thinks it is hilarious

[maddiemom]

60. Biden certainly should NOT call him "Mr. President."

I Remember Sarah Palin asking in THEIR V.P. debate "Can I Call you JOE?"? Biden should ask Trump's permission to call him "Donald," or better yet, "Don." Trump's reaction, whatever it was, would definitely be PRICELESS.

[BannonsLiver]

39. He will call him Donald

It’s absolutely going to happen. You might want to avert your ears if it’s that troubling.

[lastlib]

77. I would rather Joe just called his "AnusMouth" or "Shitgibbon".....

At some point in the debate, Joe just needs to throw in one line: "Tell the TRUTH for ONCE, Donald!"

And I hope Joe refers to one of tRump's lies as "mashed-potato malarkey." (Remember the episode Mary Trump recounted of Donnie's older brother dumping a bowl of mashed potatoes on Little Donnie's head?) That oughta trip his trigger BIGLY! I could see that bringing on an EPIC meltdown that would show the public just how unstable the Con is.

[Maraya1969]

69. That man has ruined the respect of the office of president of the US. Fuck him. Call him

fat fuck for all I care.

[Sherman A1]

81. Agreed

You respect the office not necessarily the occupant of it. The former Vice President should maintain complete decorum.

[SayItLoud]

59. He wasn't potus* at that time. nt

[cwydro]

2. Oh I wish he does that.

[marble falls]

20. I'm pulling for "Donnie".

[cwydro]

21. Even better!

[Lokee11]

22. Me too -

Hoping for something - I don't know sort a like this,

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FDT!

[marble falls]

26. Or "There you go again, Donnie!" or "Donnie, Donnie, Donnie - that's exactly what didn't happen!" ..

throw a little Reagan at him.

[fierywoman]

74. Me too!

[reACTIONary]

84. Lighten up, Donnie....

[johnnyfins]

52. Maybe Joe could have a bowl of mashed potatoes on his podium.

[Callalily]

3. Wonder if President Biden will take Mary's advise.

During the debates Trump as rambles on, etc. and then it's President Biden's turn, he should just say "that's a bunch of malarkey, and then answer the question and state his case. No need to repeat the lies, as that's just reinforcement.

I am nervous about the debates. Haven't decided if I'll watch. Maybe I should stock up on a lot of wine! ;0)

[bamagal62]

12. I am sooo nervous as well!

[GoneOffShore]

15. Well, as someone said - pmurT has already lost the first debate and Joe wasn't even there.

[Maraya1969]

70. I'm not. I'm thinking if it were pay per view I'd buy it! Just look at how Trump can't handle

a town hall by himself. All Biden needs to do is mess with his head and watch Trump melt down.

Plus, as was said before Trump probably can't stand for an entire debate so Biden needs to ask if they can stand, (like is always done). Or if Donny must sit Biden can walk around the stage.

[empedocles]

4. Sounds quite right. JB need to confront the lie, clearly, CONCLUSIVELY, and quickly!

JB is going for the republican vote here.

No liberal nuance, implied anything.

[PJMcK]

5. That's a terrible idea, Dr. Trump

First, Trump IS the president. VP Biden would never disrespect the office he is seeking. That wouldn't make any sense.

Second, the right-wing media would make that their talking point for weeks. Why give them a freebie?

Lastly, there must be many other ways to irk Trump and get under his skin. I'm hopeful that the Biden campaign has consulted with some psychologists to develop lines of attack that will trigger negative responses from Trump.

[mwb970]

25. The risk is that there will be objections to the other methods as well.

For the same reason.

[BannonsLiver]

40. It's comical that someone is so invested in deference to Trump

After the last 4 years, especially. No thanks.

The good news is people who know what they’re doing are handling his debate prep. And why do you care about what the RW media says? Why do we care?

[PJMcK]

62. It's not Trump, it's the office

I'm sorry you don't understand the difference.

Regardless, your aggressive and dismissive attitude is unnecessarily offensive because we're on the same side.

Enjoy your weekend.

[BannonsLiver]

64. The office...which Trump currently holds.

And has debased for 4 years.

Again, please tell me why we should care what RW media says? Why are you so concerned about that? Do you believe we should be deferential to them as well, like Trump?

[maddiemom]

61. If mumbling "no puppet; you're the puppet." like a six-year-old didn't show Trump's skin was

penetrated, AND it made no difference to his fans, Trump probably could come on "packing" and shoot someone in the audience and his base would applaud. It's still hard to believe there are still "Undecideds," but EVERYTHING should be gearered to those voters.

[captain queeg]

7. If they start out shaking hands Joe ought to make sure he has something sticky on his hand

And some anti bacterial wipes in his pocket for afterwards.

[Oppaloopa]

31. Yes just a little bit of vaseline will do the trick

[Evolve Dammit]

34. forgo hand shaking and not just for social-distancing. He is not worthy of a symbolic greeting

Now lifting your leg and farting in his general direction I could be down with.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

8. "My opponent" will suffice. NT

[Mike 03]

9. Interesting. That's what Mike Bloomberg did in his tweets and speeches.

Refer to him as "Donald."

[Laelth]

10. He should start each response to Trump's nonsense with ...

“Anybody got a bowl of mashed potatoes that they can dump on Donald’s head? I’ve heard that’s the only way to get him to listen to reason and start making sense.”



Mary says Trump is still embarrassed about the mashed potato incident.

-Laelth

[MoonchildCA]

11. The debates aren't about getting under Donald's skin.

They are about convincing the American people that you should be president. Joe Biden needs to stick to a higher standard.

Remember how Al Gore supposedly “lost” the debate jut because he rolled his eyes at something stupid W said?

[Chainfire]

13. I would like to see Biden take a bowl of mashed potatoes to the debate.

He could put it on the podium and grip it every time Trump tells a lie.

[Mike Nelson]

14. I think...

... the tabloid usage "The Donald" would be nice!

[Skraxx]

16. "That's Just a Flat Out Lie, Donald, and You Know It"

Would cause him to blow a gasket right there.

[frogmarch]

17. Daffy Donald

would be good. If trump can refer to Biden as Sleepy Joe, why not Daffy Donald or Dorky Donald for trump?

[dalton99a]

18. Mary Trump is right.

[MontanaMama]

19. I keep waiting for someone to say to that MF

after he speaks... because he NEVER says anything true or real...”Nothing that you said just now made any sense at all. Nothing. It wasn’t true on any level.” Then pivot to reality. Let people hear the truth.

[mwb970]

23. I have never written or spoken the word "president" followed immediately by the word "trump".

Not even once, so far at least. I think Biden should also refrain from reciting this deeply obscene phrase.

[3catwoman3]

36. I slipped once, and only once.

I castigated myself vigorously the moment the words slipped out of my mouth.

[onethatcares]

24. I think we should make a pamphlet

of all the things that would get under his skin and then not use any of them..

his crew will be all over the pamphlet telling him what to watch out for and he'll be waiting for something that never happens.

[amb123]

28. And when tRump demands that he be referred to as "Mr. President"

Joe should reply, "DONALD. Until you start ACTING like a President, DONALD, I will call you Mr. President, DONALD. And not one split second before, DONALD."

[40RatRod]

32. The first time Trump refers to Biden as Sleepy Joe, Biden should respond by saying...

...I would never disrespect the office of the president by calling Donald an Orange Clown.

[Illumination]

33. Well he sure as heck shouldn't be addressed as: Mr. President! He's NOT our president since

it's a known fact he cheated with the Russians, etc. to steal the election! It would be GREAT if
Mary could become one of Joe's advisors! So maybe he doesn't like being called Donald because it reminds him of Donald Duck, the QUACK that he is?...

[world wide wally]

35. Joe just needs to look at the camera and tell people to make sure they read the fact checks tomorrow

[edhopper]

37. He should wait until Trump calls him Joe or Sleepy Joe

then call him Donald. When Trump objects and says he is "President Trump" Biden should say "And my title is Vice President Biden"

[oldsoftie]

43. How 'bout "Draft dodging Don"?

[bucolic_frolic]

38. I doubt Biden will go there or needs to go there

It's not about getting under Donald's skin. It's about convincing voters. Biden often refers to him as Mr. Trump, or the President, or Mr. President. Respect him while you call him a crook. Let him make the first error. Then pounce. That is all.

[oldsoftie]

44. I tend to agree with you. As much as I want to see him squirm. nt

[treestar]

65. I agree

And, we know the Dotard is going to call Joe something other than Mr. Vice President.

Something that will make Dotard look deplorable.

[Escurumbele]

41. Biden needs to point out to trump about the number of lies he has said, 22,000+

He needs to do this at the beginning of the debate, making sure he understands that people will be counting the number of lies he adds to that number.

[oldsoftie]

42. Its a tough call for me; I think the OFFICE deserves respect regardless of whats in it.

Oops, I meant WHO is in it.

But getting under his skin is the way to make him screw up worse than he already will

[left-of-center2012]

45. I don't 'see' Biden doing that n/t

[Historic NY]

47. "The Donald"

like an inanimate object. Its like finger-nails on a chalk board to him. He might laugh, but it annoying. Especially since his then immigrant wife #1 gave it to him


[link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/09/01/why-does-everyone-call-donald-trump-the-donald-its-an-interesting-story/|]

[Doreen]

48. I think Biden has more class than to use names

despite that name being trumps first name. Biden know he can get under his skin by calling out on trumps lies and abuse of power. Then again, If trump uses Bidens first name then it might be fair game. What trump does not know is that his calling Biden by his first name does not get under Bidens skin.

[BannonsLiver]

50. It's fair game either way

[Traildogbob]

49. No,

Biden only needs to ask about mashed potatoes. That is it. He will shit his pants stroke and have a major heart attack. Then we can get great. The mashed potato story is where it all began with his hate and revenge.

[nuxvomica]

53. I was just about to post "mention mashed potatoes"

Or have a bowl of them sitting somewhere in sight.

[Traildogbob]

63. I have listened to

Marry Trump tell that story a few times. What an image. That may have been the beginning of that hair thing he has going on. He still steams over the event. I would, if I were on Biden Team, have a big bowl on Biden’s podium.

[Hela]

51. Act like A President, not like THE pResident

I think the more Joe can do to separate himself and distance himself from the Tangerine Toddler's impulsive and infantile behavior, the better. Joe should make every effort to show respect for the office by addressing the idiot as "Mr. President" every. single. time.

However, I would love to see him leave the podium and roam around behind Donnie-boy at every opportunity, just like tRump did to HRC in 2016.

[Kota]

54. In trump's debates he has always name callled his opponents.

It's disgusting when he does it. I think he should address him directly as Mr. President but when referring to him or talking about him, just say Trump.

[NoMoreRepugs]

56. If VP Biden refers to RUMP as 'my opponent" and RUMP gets ruffled and insists he be addressed

as "President trump" that opens the window for VP Biden to say - "THEN ACT LIKE ONE AND TELL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THE TRUTH."

Drop the mic cuz this election would be OVER.

[Vivienne235729]

57. she is absolutely right!! I think they have long taken advantage of our politeness and

Respect decorum.

[SayItLoud]

58. Agree. And without doubt we will hear Sleepy Joe

every time tRUMP can work it in.

[Cha]

66. Yes.. call out the Lies to his face..

also suggested Biden call out her uncle’s lies to his face if the moderators don’t.

[machoneman]

67. i KNEW PRESIDENT OBAMA AND YOUR NO PRESIDENT! Take that, asshole!

[yellowdogintexas]

71. I want to see Joe turn to the camera and do a Jack Benny look

palm on the side of his face and totally deadpan.

[SeattleVet]

72. I think that Mr. Biden should use the appropriate honorific.

In this case, it would have to be something along the lines of, "Now listen, Asshole...", but Biden is was too classy for that.

[tclambert]

73. Make sure to call Donald a weakling and a coward. He wants to seem so super manly.

Make sure to question his manliness. Mention that you saw a video of an eight year-old girl climb over his "strong and powerful" wall. Call it a weak and ineffectual wall, maybe even an impotent wall.

I would call him a buffoon to his face, but that might not seem very presidential.

Definitely call out his BS. He likes to say crap he wishes was true. He never checks to see if any of it is actually true. Saves a lot of time and effort doing research that way. But most of it is just BS and he doesn't care. He just pretends that he knows things. THAT'S where the lie comes in. He doesn't really know, and he knows he doesn't know.

If he tries to make fun of Biden for getting his syntax tangled during some statement, reply with, "Hey, bub, if you want to have a contest about who can put together more coherent, grammatically correct sentences, I'll beat you every time."

[Pepsidog]

75. That and ask Trump to his face basic civics questions, he can't answer them.

[Blue Owl]

76. K&R

[3Hotdogs]

78. Not even calling him Donald. Call him

Don.

[TygrBright]

79. I suspect Biden won't go that far. He'll likely settle on "my opponent" or similar neutral term. n/t

[BlancheSplanchnik]

82. Yes! No more Democratic politeness protocol!!!

Call out every lie. Liars hate that the most!!

[MissMillie]

83. I think that would make Biden look petty

I say take the high road. Give Americans someone classy to vote for.

[The Wizard]

85. Every time Trump lies

Biden should interject with "There he goes again." and remind the NY Times and and Washington Post to add it to the 20,000 and counting list of Trump lies.