He doesn't know. He doesn't care. He's too bored to even pretend.

[senseandsensibility]

Yesterday trump was asked by a reporter about his new nominee for Surgeon General who is not a practicing physician and never completed her residency. He answered as he has been answering most questions lately, with a version of "I don't know."

He said he picked her because "Bobby" likes her , and he "doesn't know her." Just like he doesn't know if he has to respect due process or what the rate of tariffs should be with China, or if he has to FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION.

I have been seeing a version of this comment all over the internets, this one from Ken Tremendo on bluesky:"First reporter to say, You're the fucking President gets a book deal minimum."

He's more than earned that response. Will we ever see it?

[Initech]

1. He just wants people to worship him as their almighty.

Which is pretty sick. He could have just started a cult.

[OMGWTF]

20. He DID start a cult.

[Irish_Dem]

2. Trump's focus is on becoming a trillionaire.

This takes up most of his time and energy.

[riversedge]

3. My take is that Trump did not even take the time to vet her personally for this very important cabinet job. whow.

[enough]

5. To him that job is not important.

[senseandsensibility]

6. I agree

but he gives the same answer about due process and other things. I think he is just checked out. And no one is going to call him on it.

[paleotn]

17. He hasn't vetted any of them. He couldn't care less.

They’re just names whispered in his ear by one of his lackeys.

[Blues Heron]

4. How long are the pukes going to inflict this nonsense on us?

[Swede]

7. He's gone to 12 of the daily security briefings in the 100 plus days he's been in office.

He's not even pretending to pretend he gives a fuck.

[senseandsensibility]

8. I read that

Unbelievable. I guess even the crayon charts or whatever they used to prepare for him are too much for him now.

[EarthAbides]

9. Lawrence O'Donnell...

Has been doing an EXCELLENT job of tearing the fascist pig to pieces for not caring or knowing about anything in the fascist regime. Monday-Thursday. Excellent entertainment!

[senseandsensibility]

13. Yes, his show is my favorite on MSNBC

Never follows the beltway narrative, and he isn't afraid to call out his fellow journalists for their excessively polite treatment of trump.

[erronis]

14. I would rather end with "Excellent reporting!"

O'Donnell is a great presenter and knows how to deliver his messages. Almost always it is the newsworthy content that impresses me rather than being entertained.

But I know what you meant - and agree.

[Mountain Mule]

19. I really like O'Donnell

He is very informative and very passionate. He is far more than just "entertainment."

[Grammy23]

10. So much for that old saying --

The Buck Stops Here.

No need to ever assume that’s a sign that will appear on his desk.

[Deuxcents]

11. He was asked that question and said "the buck stops with everybody."

January 11, 2019. The Washington Post on day 20 of the government shutdown

[Katinfl]

12. He's been answering (?) questions lately as if the reporters just work him up.

Not that he was ever a ball of fire, but lately he just seems really tired and sleepy. No energy.

[erronis]

15. He can't afford to look "woke". What would his base think?

[HipChick]

16. I get a sense it's a "Weekend at Donnie's" situation at the WH..

He's just a figurehead at this point, Miller is the figure behind the curtains...

[senseandsensibility]

22. Well, that's terrifying

That guy is not elected by anyone and should be nowhere near the levers of power (kind of like Elon).

[HipChick]

28. Has that made a difference?

He's barely articulate in interviews, and has all the signs and symptoms of cognitive decline....

[malaise]

23. Bwaaaaah

Yah think.

[HipChick]

29. Long time no see..

[malaise]

30. Fi true

😀

[Javaman]

18. I'm waiting for the ultimate question

Reporter: do you know who you are?

Orange asshole: I don’t know

[SheilaAnn]

21. I'm waiting for someone to ask"what does Stephen Miller think about blah, blah, blah?"

[DBoon]

26. "What is your name?"

[bmichaelh]

24. Measles has past 1000

Will this be asked during her confirmation but measles cases in the US have surpassed 1000.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/us-1001-measles-cases-11-states-outbreaks-virus-spreading-rcna205948

[dchill]

25. If Stephen Miller doesn't know or care, neither does Trump.

[underpants]

27. He's twisting and he knows it.

The system is the system and no election is going to change that. That’s why we have this system.

[IcyPeas]

31. No, I dont take responsibility at all....

An oldie....

[Boomerproud]

32. If the Democrats would have put this in an ad would it have made a difference?

It should have, but would it?

[Martin Eden]

33. What's the difference between IGNORANCE and APATHY?

There is NO DIFFERENCE in terms of a valid excuse for the words and actions of a US president.

Besides, it is a mistake to take this POtuS at his word. He might be that far gone mentally, or he may be lying to establish plausible deniability. Remember, HE LIES ABOUT EVERYTHING.