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MineralMan

(146,288 posts)
Thu Apr 15, 2021, 09:43 AM Apr 2021

The former White House pResident isn't getting much press

these days. He is rapidly becoming irrelevant, even as a political figure. That must wound his ego in a big way.

He thought he would be a powerful force in GQP politics after losing the election for his second term, but that does not appear to be the case, as time goes by. I don't think his influence is going to grow in the future, either.

Good riddance to The Donald!

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NewHendoLib

(60,014 posts)
3. since I trashed his name here, and we don't watch TV (so no news), he is largely invisible to me
Thu Apr 15, 2021, 09:48 AM
Apr 2021

which is a great relief.

MerryHolidays

(7,715 posts)
4. I have to agree, BUT
Thu Apr 15, 2021, 09:49 AM
Apr 2021

remember that his best friend was voted sexiest creature in Russia. I was going to post a link but it seems that every media site carrying this story is a Murchdoch-owned entity, a Russian state media, or a tabloid.

The monster purporting to be the 45th President probably is hoping he'll get the US equivalent? Rupert Murdoch: do your thang!

brooklynite

(94,518 posts)
5. Why do you say he's "irrelevant"?
Thu Apr 15, 2021, 09:50 AM
Apr 2021

He is clearly the leader of the Republican Party and will influence many choices in the 2020 Republican Primary.

Ocelot II

(115,683 posts)
9. For now, yes; but as he becomes increasingly irrelevant to the general public
Thu Apr 15, 2021, 10:03 AM
Apr 2021

he will also become increasingly irrelevant to other GOP politicians. They might feel like they have to kiss his ass now, but at some point his influence will fade and those who want to run in 2024 will see that they will have to cultivate voters themselves.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,784 posts)
6. The tough Russia sanctions by Biden MIGHT spark a remark...
Thu Apr 15, 2021, 09:52 AM
Apr 2021

From the Former Guy. "No one was tougher on Russia than me."


magicarpet

(14,145 posts)
8. Give him another Freedumb Bowl full of dog shit,....
Thu Apr 15, 2021, 10:01 AM
Apr 2021

.... tell him is is double chocolate ice cream and then send him back home.

Johnny2X2X

(19,060 posts)
10. No Twitter's effect cannot be overstated
Thu Apr 15, 2021, 10:27 AM
Apr 2021

Trump lived off Twitter and it suited him perfectly as he could rant unfiltered without any real effort. Now he has to call someone to type up a press release when the moment hits him, it's not the instant gratification he needs to continue having a voice.

This is all so great.

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