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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump loves leaks.
In October, Trump proclaimed his love for leaks during a rally in Pennsylvania.
I love Wikileaks, Trump said, while the crowd chanted, Lock her up.
Its amazing how nothing is secret today when you talk about the Internet, he added, before reading the contents of emails stolen from the Clinton campaign and leaked to Wikileaks.
I love Wikileaks, Trump said, while the crowd chanted, Lock her up.
Its amazing how nothing is secret today when you talk about the Internet, he added, before reading the contents of emails stolen from the Clinton campaign and leaked to Wikileaks.
Trump mentioned Wikileaks 164 times in last month of election
Trump described the contents of the emails released by Wikileaks as disqualifying Hillary Clinton from the presidency. Trump used Wikileaks as proof to his claims that she was corrupt and the system was corrupt both the political system and the media. (The media, Trump insisted, would not cover Wikileaks.)
Trump encouraged his supporters to read Wikileaks. He delighted in each new release. He marveled at the damage Wikileaks was doing to her campaign. Wikileaks, in short, was a core part of Trumps closing argument against Hillary Clinton.
Trump spoke about the Wikileaks emails at least 164 times from October 10 to election day, saying the word Wikileaks 124 times. That means, on average, Trump discussed Wikileaks more than five times per day.
Trump described the contents of the emails released by Wikileaks as disqualifying Hillary Clinton from the presidency. Trump used Wikileaks as proof to his claims that she was corrupt and the system was corrupt both the political system and the media. (The media, Trump insisted, would not cover Wikileaks.)
Trump encouraged his supporters to read Wikileaks. He delighted in each new release. He marveled at the damage Wikileaks was doing to her campaign. Wikileaks, in short, was a core part of Trumps closing argument against Hillary Clinton.
Trump spoke about the Wikileaks emails at least 164 times from October 10 to election day, saying the word Wikileaks 124 times. That means, on average, Trump discussed Wikileaks more than five times per day.
Follow the above link to find numerous quotes from Trump on how much he loves leaks against Hillary Clinton.
Trump, February, 2017: Leaks are bad. Bad. Leaks. Dishonest media. Leaks about me are very, very bad. Sad. Very, very sad. Did I mention I won the electoral college? YUGE numbers. Must go rally, a yuge rally...tremendous... and allow people to show me their love for me. Golden leaks are OK, though. Maybe someone, a 10, maybe even a 9, could shower me with golden leaks.
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Trump loves leaks. (Original Post)
Solly Mack
Feb 2017
OP
2naSalit
(102,871 posts)1. K and R!!!
Solly Mack
(96,946 posts)4. After months of cheering leaks, he now is against them?
I don't think so.
Course, he is using the qualifier illegal, as in illegal leaks....because, you know, hacking into someone's email is just so legal.
2naSalit
(102,871 posts)5. Right? What was I thinking?
Oh, oops, it may be soon that thinking will be illegal.
Solly Mack
(96,946 posts)6. I want them all to go down.
Trump, Pence, their staff, the cabinet, the entire GOP.
Seems so little to ask for.
2naSalit
(102,871 posts)8. I'm right there with you!! ...nt
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)2. Yes, I read that in the dossier
Solly Mack
(96,946 posts)3. He does seem to like all things golden.
leftstreet
(40,730 posts)7. LOL nice find! n/t