It's rather sickening to watch a former president act like some king or royalty horseshit.

[kentuck]

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He has more protection and benefits than the president, it seems.

The cameras follow his convoy of Secret Service everywhere he goes. They hold an umbrella over his head as soon as he steps from his chauffeured SUV. They do everything except throw their jackets on the ground for him to stand on.

We fought a friggin' revolution to get rid of this type of privileged thinking. Americans that cheer this crap on turn my stomach.

It is all horseshit.

(edited "acting" to "interim" for clarification)

(edited because we only have one president - (needs no other clarifier)

[debm55]

1. Agree with you, kentuck

[Irish_Dem]

2. Exactly. We don't want kings in the US, but Trump is close to it.

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All the bowing, scraping, deference towards a criminal is sickening.

[Harker]

11. A lot of people would love to see him crowned...

one way or the other.

[NewHendoLib]

3. It is the creep of authoritarian rule (pun intended)

[Goonch]

4. 👇👇👇👁️👁️

[wnylib]

54. An ugly picture, not just for the very obviously touched up hair and skin,

but especially for the ugliness of personality and character that comes through in the photo. Ugly from the inside out

[LiberaBlueDem]

5. MAGAts see all this

You know they are getting tired of this horseshit

All the protection is keep the MAGAts from throwing themselves under the wheels.

[senseandsensibility]

6. No other president is as afraid of getting his hair wet

but I get what you're saying. He instructs them to act that way, I'm sure.

[global1]

7. Don't Tell Me He Is Being Treated Like A Common Criminal Would Be Treated.....

The cable news shows are becoming Tr**p 24/7. All Tr**p - All The Time.

I'm sick of it. We Americans better all wake up soon or we're in for a world of hurt.

He is a disgraced, two time impeached, four time indicted - criminal defendant - past president.

I don't care what is said to be how a past president should be treated.

He is a criminal - that didn't live up to his oath of office.

He should be stripped of his so called title of past president and everything that's associated with treatment of.

He is a common man now. He is a criminal. He should be treated as such.

It's not even been 24 hours since his mug shot was posted - and that's all we're seeing and hearing about.

I've had enough of this!!!

[Bev54]

8. I don't particular like calling Biden the "acting" president

He is the current or incumbent president but he is not acting, he is working and legitimate in his job.

[Recycle_Guru]

18. good catch

a very funny way to refer to our duly elected CURRENT president.

[senseandsensibility]

20. I think Bev54 is referring to some wording in the OP

which I admit I didn't notice when I read it the first time.

[Recycle_Guru]

22. ahhh..you are correct--I barely peruse this poster's writings

[gilligan]

9. Horseshit is right

I watched 5 minutes of coverage on Newsmax.
It's another planet over there. Pure Horseshit, bullshit and a little chickenshit thrown on top for good measure.

[MOMFUDSKI]

10. Right there

with you. He is a nobody and a criminal

[onetexan]

41. Yup he's a thug, not a king

[twodogsbarking]

12. It is a monumental circumstance and Trump will take every advantage of it he can.

The media knows people are interested in Trump whether they like him or are human.

[Birdfeeder]

37. Absolutely agree

To Trump this is just another money making opportunity. Another fountain of money from his mesmerized followers funding his legal expenses. And pouring on the bullshit of “I’m doing this for you”. No one in our history has pushed there’s a sucker born every minute farther.

[Duncan Grant]

13. What is perceived is believed to be true!

Public relations 101 (watch out for this kind of manipulation).

[dalton99a]

14. Question: Do all former presidents get a mile-long motorcade with an ambulance?

[slightlv]

24. The ambulance got me, too...

I thought that was reserved only for the current president... not former presidents. And I truly am sick to death of all the privilege he's being afforded. Whether or not one can define what he did as treason as per the constitution, there's no doubt in my mind we're just talking semantics. He's a traitor to this country, and should be treated as such... NOT treated like he's royalty. I'd really like to see him and his hardcore magats deported to Russia or Hungary. Let them live out their fascist dreams over there. I'm tired of lolly coddling these neo nazis - especially when BLM or any progressive march gets nothing but set upon by police and counter protestors; usually ending in violence.

[GoodRaisin]

15. In his mind there is no difference between President and King.

He wants to be treated like a King. In his mind he is running for King. His plan is if he gets into the White House he will never leave again until he dies.

[Joinfortmill]

16. Exactly.

[Nasruddin]

17. Mel Brooks wisdom

It's good to be king

Listen, we Americans miss kings. We are so sorry we had to get rid of ours. But ... we all also look in the mirror
and think, "There stands the King!" We could do it! There's a king in every one of us. And we could achieve it
if only --

It's good to be king and have your own way
Get a feeling of peace at the end of the day
And when your bulldog barks and your canary sings
You're out there with winners, it's good to be king

--Tom Petty (Long Live the King!)

[Lonestarblue]

19. Now that he is no longer president, his security detail should be much smaller. Why isn't it?

[Mr. Ected]

21. Thank you, Kentuck

You clearly articulated what I think all of us feel. He's truly a media creation, proof that some people don't deserve a free press. If you are unable or unwilling to discern truth from the facts provided, then a world where truth and fiction are both constitutionally available to you becomes a weapon, not a freedom.

[Recycle_Guru]

23. why are you referring to Biden as acting president?

[kentuck]

26. That should not be taken so literally...

The present president is the acting president. He is not "acting" the job. It denotes someone that presently holds the position.

[SouthernDem4ever]

25. Definitely

Is is horseshit.

[JohnnyRingo]

27. He's got his coming, and I don't mean prison.

DJT trades on his name. It's what he sells, just like his dad.
One day when people avoid anything with his name on the facade, it'll all go away. One building or club at a time. He's a fad right now and another shiny object will steal his spotlight.

[Attilatheblond]

30. Fred and his mentally ill son have turned the US into a pyramid scheme.

And a whole lotta con men have suddenly become politicians to get in on the game.

[OldBaldy1701E]

49. Umm... con men did not 'suddenly' become politicians.

For the most part, politicians have always been con men. It is how you get people to think you are a saint when you are a sinner. Ask any rethug...

[CaptainTruth]

28. Question about his entourage, the vehicles & people...

When he shows up with a motorcade (probably provided locally, I see no evidence they flew the vehicles there) & has people holding an umbrella etc, do we know how many of those vehicles & people are provided thanks to the US government (& our taxpayer dollars), & how many, if any are his own? And by "his own" I mean ones he's hired because he always has to put on a show & look super successful in front of the cameras, so I can totally see him paying some guy to wear a suit & hold an umbrella, or whatever.

[ewagner]

29. ...the 80 motorcycle escort....

it seemed more like an "honor guard" than a perp on his way to booking,

[Warpy]

31. Oh, I think Madison, especially, knew he'd be along sooner or later

and that's why presidents need to face elections every 4 years and why it is so difficult to amend the constitution.

Case in point: Russia. Their constitution wasn't bad 20 years ago, but whatever Putin didn't like was easy to amend. It's now pretty much in tatters. Meet the new Czar, just as rotten as the old Czars. Oh, he's in for a rough patch, one that will be settled by more bloodshed, while we got rid of TFG through the (more or less) peaceful transition of power.

The man who would be king is now accumulating felony indictments instead of tribute from loyal subjects. I have a sneaking suspicion he might eventually scarper, his transfer of MaraLardo to Junior might presage ducking out just prior to sentencing.

The shit show should be fascinating.

[PatrickforB]

33. Ooh! My wife and I watch a lot of those excellent British detective shows on Britbox, and

your post reminded me of a common line in these shows.

HE'S DONE A RUNNER!

I would not be a bit surprised.

[Warpy]

35. Yep, off to the UAE, the path prepared by the SIL

Hot climate, plenty of golf, and no extradition treaty.

[MayReasonRule]

44. And Mickey D's!! No Way He'd Move Without Having A McDonalds!

Nearly 200 McDonalds in the UAE evidently, so yeah, it definitely qualifies regarding Mickey D's as well...

Of course our armed services stand ready for such outlier possibilities. I do not think he would make it to the UAE if he attempted such nonsense.

[PatrickforB]

32. Especially since Trumpy is just another dirt bag con artist and grifter.

There is NOTHING special about him and he is now circling the drain. He will end up in some kind of incarceration for the rest of his life if things go anything like they should.

Then he'll be just a number...

[Farmer-Rick]

34. It's how the filthy-rich get treated throughout the US

There are famously rich actors who demand that the "help" not look them in the eye.

There are hidden staircases and doors in overpriced mansions so that the wait staff can hide the fact that they do all the work.

There are filthy-rich perfectly healthy grown ass adults who can't cook, can't do laundry, can't do their dishes and can't even dress themselves.

Trump is one of these useless filthy-rich. Of course people fawn all over him they are paid to do it. Do you think you would hold an umbrella over a stinky ugly mess like Trump if he didn't pay you??????

[OldBaldy1701E]

50. Not all of them are paid.

They are brainwashed to feel that money is god and therefore if you have a lot of it (or at least successfully pretend that you do), then you are of god. We as a nation have fallen for this for over 80 years. The Greek Ideal and the Puritan Narrative are two things that have to change before anything improves around here.

[calimary]

36. It is, INDEED!

They treat him as some kind of royalty.

And royally screwed.

[Tribetime]

38. The media acts like it's normal....50 years ago

Before cable this doesn't happen

[Skittles]

39. I am SO FUCKING SICK OF HIM

FUCK HIM AND ANYONE WHO EVER FUCKING VOTED FOR HIM, THEY UTTERLY *DISGRACED* AMERICA

[Silver Gaia]

42. THIS.

Thank you.

[bluboid]

40. great insight, kentuck - thanks.

[Trueblue Texan]

43. still confused...

by "interim president" did you mean, the "current" president?

[kentuck]

45. Confused?

I'm talking about the "next" president.

I don't know what more to say to clarify? The only president we have is the "present" one. He is there, at least until the next election.

[Vinca]

46. Total agree. I watched part of entourage from jailhouse to airplane and it seems clear

they actually stop traffic to allow the asshole's motorcade to pass by. It's astonishing.

[kentuck]

47. I guess it must be the same people that don't care too much for our Constitution either.

We don't need a king or dictator. That would be a stupid move for our country.

And we sure as hell don't need a cult leader.

[Peacetrain]

48. Can I give an AMEN!!!

[spanone]

51. 👍🏼...K&R...👍🏼

[flamingdem]

52. I lurked on a right wing facebook group and the Georgia coverage

has them convinced Chump will win in 2024.

Frightening if somehow things are manipulated enough to make him electable.

[Javaman]

53. Or as my Brooklyn born dad would say

“Get a load of this guy, thinks he’s king shit”

[Mosby]

55. They should do some sort of "means testing"

So for a person like Trump, he should pay all the costs and expenses for SS protection.

[JudyM]

56. He does seem to be carrying the mantle of the anointed.

Their convention is almost a year off. Personally, I don’t think he can legitimately beat Biden because, even with all the unknowns, reports seem to suggest that at least independent supporters are peeling away, and if we all show up that could well be enough to meaningfully widen the spread. Things can change but if I had to bet, I’d say the trials, even with broad right wing media coverage, will swing more independents out of his camp.

Good riddance to him and his mindless angry entourage.

[FarPoint]

57. He, tRump is pure filth....

I am shamed and embarrassed for our nation....So, we MUST learn from this and plug thr holes up so it can never happen again..