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Miles Archer

(18,837 posts)
Mon Jun 13, 2016, 06:26 PM Jun 2016

OOOOPS! "RNC told Trump to offer condolences to Orlando victims — then shut the hell up"

RNC told Trump to offer condolences to Orlando victims — then shut the hell up

http://www.rawstory.com/2016/06/rnc-told-trump-to-offer-condolences-to-orlando-victims-then-shut-the-hell-up/



Concerned that the face of the party might go off script again, officials within the Republican National Committee implored Donald Trump to limit his Sunday comments on the tragic Orlando shooting to condolences and not mention President Barack Obama.

According to MSNBC, a source within the Republican Party claimed Trump was given the advice which he promptly ignored opening himself up for more criticism for being glib and self-promoting.

The presumptive GOP presidential nominee lasted exactly one tweet, writing “Really bad shooting in Orlando. Police investigating possible terrorism. Many people dead and wounded,” before reverting back to his normal Twitter persona by promoting himself and lashing out with bigoted comments.

By mid-morning, Trump praised himself with a tone-deaf tweet saying, “Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism,” before challenging President Obama to either call the shooting, “radical Islamic terrorism'” or “resign in disgrace.”
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OOOOPS! "RNC told Trump to offer condolences to Orlando victims — then shut the hell up" (Original Post) Miles Archer Jun 2016 OP
Trump cannot help himself. Eugene Jun 2016 #1
I always assumed that people who "can't help themselves" really can help themselves but chose not to renate Jun 2016 #2
No filter or control, Mendocino Jun 2016 #3
Or ... lpbk2713 Jun 2016 #4
I thought the RNC might tone down their criticism and rally behind Trump after yesterday Doctor Jack Jun 2016 #5

Eugene

(61,823 posts)
1. Trump cannot help himself.
Mon Jun 13, 2016, 07:31 PM
Jun 2016

It is not for mere politicians to cover up Trump's greatness... or something like that.


The Donald won't change because he can't change.

renate

(13,776 posts)
2. I always assumed that people who "can't help themselves" really can help themselves but chose not to
Mon Jun 13, 2016, 07:41 PM
Jun 2016

Trump is proving me wrong. Even with the chance to win the presidency at stake, he just cannot shut up. It's fascinating.

Mendocino

(7,482 posts)
3. No filter or control,
Mon Jun 13, 2016, 07:47 PM
Jun 2016

no conscience, no ability to reign in impulses, reckless...just what we need in a leader.

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