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orangecrush

(19,500 posts)
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 12:14 AM Mar 2017

Trump FREAKING OUT over Sessions Fallout!

(CNN) President Donald Trump is extremely frustrated with his senior staff and communications team for allowing the firestorm surrounding Attorney General Jeff Sessions to steal his thunder in the wake of his address to Congress, sources tell CNN.

"Nobody has seen him that upset," one source said, adding the feeling was the communications team allowed the Sessions news, which the administration deemed a nonstory, to overtake the narrative.

On Thursday, Sessions recused himself from any current or future investigations into ties between Russia and the Trump campaign after it was reported he had met with the Russian ambassador to the US, something he had previously failed to disclose.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2017/03/04/politics/donald-trump-jeff-sessions-reince-priebus/index.html

Edit -

HOLY SHIT!


"Trump reportedly went 'ballistic' over Sessions recusal amid Russia firestorm

President Donald Trump was outraged Friday over Attorney General Jeff Sessions' recusal from investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 campaign, according to media reports.

Trump hauled his key advisers into the Oval Office on Friday afternoon before he departed for Palm Beach, Florida, and went "ballistic" over Sessions' recusal, ABC News reported, citing senior White House sources....

After the meeting, Bannon and Priebus offered to stay behind in Washington, rather than accompanying Trump to Florida as planned, according to ABC News. Trump reportedly agreed they should remain behind, and their names were removed from the passenger manifest."



http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-ballistic-over-sessions-recusal-russia-ties-in-meeting-2017-3

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Trump FREAKING OUT over Sessions Fallout! (Original Post) orangecrush Mar 2017 OP
Excellent! kimbutgar Mar 2017 #1
Made my night orangecrush Mar 2017 #3
Blood pressure MFM008 Mar 2017 #2
Hia head orangecrush Mar 2017 #4
Keep eating Pizza, KFC and taco bowls Donnie. sarcasmo Mar 2017 #17
and a well done steak bdamomma Mar 2017 #40
He was #340 last year, close to #375 now, by my guess. sarcasmo Mar 2017 #46
The Law of Conservation of Fat states that fat is neither created nor destroyed, but transferred WheelWalker Mar 2017 #51
He so mad...nt wcmagumba Mar 2017 #5
I always personally try not to piss off the boss yeoman6987 Mar 2017 #54
As if Trump is anything but a traitor. Kingofalldems Mar 2017 #58
One things certain, he won't be using that creep controlled voice he uses. shraby Mar 2017 #6
The launch codes orangecrush Mar 2017 #18
Maybe he has fake codes--like the button pedestrians can push at a stoplight that seems tblue37 Mar 2017 #23
That would be great orangecrush Mar 2017 #31
oh that would be hopeful. bdamomma Mar 2017 #42
It's horrible. zentrum Mar 2017 #25
Poor baby.... lisa58 Mar 2017 #7
It feels like Trump just wants to be an actor Mr. Ected Mar 2017 #8
Exactly, and has NO IDEA what the job actually requires. elleng Mar 2017 #12
"Nobody has seen him that upset," :THUMBSUP: elleng Mar 2017 #9
. Rex Mar 2017 #10
Why is he upset malaise Mar 2017 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author NightWatcher Mar 2017 #13
feed him lots of salty food. It'll help his blood pressure KittyWampus Mar 2017 #14
More Big Macs and fries! More! MORE! randome Mar 2017 #36
Doesn't this just say it all? DeminPennswoods Mar 2017 #15
LMAO orangecrush Mar 2017 #16
Nah--as with everything else except the tweeting, he delegates the pissing. nt tblue37 Mar 2017 #39
How is going to act when he has a real crisis? HipChick Mar 2017 #19
Dark days ahead Johnny2X2X Mar 2017 #20
That's what the "Pro Trump" ralliea were about orangecrush Mar 2017 #33
I will trade you an two "s's" for your "a's" and consonants to be named later. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2017 #55
How dare this story steal his thunder!!!! Docreed2003 Mar 2017 #21
I'm freaking out a bit too... toddwv Mar 2017 #22
"Nobody has seen him that upset," "which the administration deemed a nonstory, to overtake the.. Cha Mar 2017 #24
He is a cornered rat orangecrush Mar 2017 #35
He was apparently "furious" with his staff and throwing temper tantrums at Mar-a-Lago this weekend anneboleyn Mar 2017 #43
he is truly a cornered rat bdamomma Mar 2017 #44
Trump screwed up by telling the media to eff off. C Moon Mar 2017 #26
Not just his vanity. Sessions was Rump's protection against any prosecutions Duppers Mar 2017 #27
What you said. n/t orangecrush Mar 2017 #32
Bwaaaaahaaahaaahaaa kysrsoze Mar 2017 #28
He doesn't understand the independent nature of the AG randr Mar 2017 #29
Yep! That's why he got as ar away from this as fast as he could...legal advice, w/o DT's prior appr Alice11111 Mar 2017 #30
Trump orangecrush Mar 2017 #34
I'm hoping w all my heart Alice11111 Mar 2017 #37
I started a thread on the feckless press leading the charge of fawning, drooling Gabi Hayes Mar 2017 #41
it was just a matter bdamomma Mar 2017 #47
two pronged story: russian oil and trump's oligarch/bank entanglements Gabi Hayes Mar 2017 #48
Enjoyed the links. Thanks Alice11111 Mar 2017 #65
I couldn't find it Alice11111 Mar 2017 #64
Tether him around their neck.This is not normal LaydeeBug Mar 2017 #38
Why?? kentuck Mar 2017 #45
Could this be some leaked video of the incident? Hugin Mar 2017 #49
the irony is that he should be embracing the recusal mnmoderatedem Mar 2017 #50
Those dead Russians-I wonder if trump thinks US is responsible ? delisen Mar 2017 #52
That explains why he's out right slandered and lied about our former President. He needs to control KewlKat Mar 2017 #53
I'm not sure he knows he lied. Very paranoid. Not 2 sharp Alice11111 Mar 2017 #56
Talking to the walls? janx Mar 2017 #60
Actually, not a reliable source that I even remember...which is Alice11111 Mar 2017 #61
He can't even spell "tap" correctly. lapucelle Mar 2017 #57
Ineffectiveness and internal conflict is a best case scenario with this White House. BlueWI Mar 2017 #59
Sad, but we can only hope for the best case Alice11111 Mar 2017 #63
Sad! nt LaydeeBug Mar 2017 #62

bdamomma

(63,822 posts)
40. and a well done steak
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:21 PM
Mar 2017

with ketchup on it!!!! He's getting bigger too.

Not so good for his health..................etc.

WheelWalker

(8,954 posts)
51. The Law of Conservation of Fat states that fat is neither created nor destroyed, but transferred
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:46 PM
Mar 2017

from one person to another. I have some excess poundage that I'm willing to designate for transfer to Old No. 45.

shraby

(21,946 posts)
6. One things certain, he won't be using that creep controlled voice he uses.
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 12:21 AM
Mar 2017

That's the most unsettling sound I've ever heard.

tblue37

(65,273 posts)
23. Maybe he has fake codes--like the button pedestrians can push at a stoplight that seems
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 02:09 AM
Mar 2017

to not be connected to anything.

zentrum

(9,865 posts)
25. It's horrible.
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 03:10 AM
Mar 2017

It's like he believes he's being hypnotic when really he sounds like that Dicken's character, Uriah Heep.

Here's Heep, as described by Sam Jordison, several years ago, in The Guardian:

"Heep’s infamy is undoubted. He says one thing and means another. He takes employment and shelter in the house of Mr Wickfield, a good man, and he does everything he can to destroy him, to take over his business and to force his daughter into his bed. He is cloying, jerking and writhing. He is dishonest, cruel and, above all, greedy. He is a “monster in the garb of man”. He is morally repugnant even when he sleeps."

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
8. It feels like Trump just wants to be an actor
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 12:22 AM
Mar 2017

Playing the part of the President on a reality TV show.

He's so concerned about image and narrative, but needs a scriptwriter to implant any thoughts in his head.

elleng

(130,834 posts)
9. "Nobody has seen him that upset," :THUMBSUP:
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 12:22 AM
Mar 2017


Only took HOW long? The 'guy' won't last long, you think???

Response to orangecrush (Original post)

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
36. More Big Macs and fries! More! MORE!
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 11:09 AM
Mar 2017

[hr][font color="blue"][center]Precision and concision. That's the game.[/center][/font][hr]

DeminPennswoods

(15,273 posts)
15. Doesn't this just say it all?
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 12:26 AM
Mar 2017
President Donald Trump is extremely frustrated with his senior staff and communications team for allowing the firestorm surrounding Attorney General Jeff Sessions to steal his thunder[/div]

Nothing else mattered except it knocked Trump out of a few fleeting kudos.

Johnny2X2X

(19,021 posts)
20. Dark days ahead
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 12:39 AM
Mar 2017

They want to see blood in our streets and a Civil War. This is no joke and is terrifying.

Docreed2003

(16,855 posts)
21. How dare this story steal his thunder!!!!
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 12:55 AM
Mar 2017

It's almost as if Cheetolini has no idea how the media works, lmao. This ain't no reality show Donnie, this is real life! Put your big boy pants on and stop acting like such a loser!!

Cha

(297,042 posts)
24. "Nobody has seen him that upset," "which the administration deemed a nonstory, to overtake the..
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 02:18 AM
Mar 2017
narrative."

Well that's their problem right there! If they start living in reality instead of trump twitterverse madess.. the admin wouldn't be so shocked.


anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
43. He was apparently "furious" with his staff and throwing temper tantrums at Mar-a-Lago this weekend
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:25 PM
Mar 2017

Poor little rich boy. He didn't know that presidenting would be so hard.

bdamomma

(63,822 posts)
44. he is truly a cornered rat
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:26 PM
Mar 2017

plus didn't he fire Arnold, maybe 45 wants his old job back which he is more suited for.

C Moon

(12,212 posts)
26. Trump screwed up by telling the media to eff off.
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 03:13 AM
Mar 2017

Up to now, the media had been very patient with his foolish and illegal behavior.

Duppers

(28,117 posts)
27. Not just his vanity. Sessions was Rump's protection against any prosecutions
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 03:16 AM
Mar 2017

going forward on the Russian hackings and connections. Since he recused himself, Sessions is now worthless to Rump, more or less.




randr

(12,409 posts)
29. He doesn't understand the independent nature of the AG
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 04:29 AM
Mar 2017

Not that Sessions had any intent to be independent. Until he found his tit a ringer.

Alice11111

(5,730 posts)
30. Yep! That's why he got as ar away from this as fast as he could...legal advice, w/o DT's prior appr
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 08:39 AM
Mar 2017

Sessions isnt a bright guy. He is a lawyer though, and he's smart enough to take shelter when bombs are going off all around him. I'm sure his lawyers helped him figure it out. Save what he can of his own butt. For sure, he didn't ask permission or give DT a heads up, as DT would have told him, no. DT's learning how independent his "employees " can be when it comes to saving their own arses. Let it breathe, Donnie

Alice11111

(5,730 posts)
37. I'm hoping w all my heart
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 06:15 PM
Mar 2017

Just hope in about 8 years, we aren't watching jared kushner as prez, as the DT dynasty goes forward. I hope there are still more of us than them. I was amazed at how many people, %, were impressed with his sticking to the teleprompter, and looking presidential. Of course, if u look at what was meant by what he said, very scary. Let's face it, most Americans can't understand that. He just LOOKS presidential

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
41. I started a thread on the feckless press leading the charge of fawning, drooling
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:22 PM
Mar 2017

rapture of his malignant, drug controlled harangue on tuesday

simply amazing how instantly they all fell into groupthink mode

bdamomma

(63,822 posts)
47. it was just a matter
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:30 PM
Mar 2017

of time from a Tuesday night HIGH, to a Jeff Sessions low, WE got to keep focused on Russia, and good ole Tillerson who you never hear from, he doesn't talk in front of the press. Did anyone see Andrea Mitchell trying to ask Tillerson questions and he said nothing.

Hugin

(33,112 posts)
49. Could this be some leaked video of the incident?
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:36 PM
Mar 2017


My sources say, no... But, in an alt-fact world. Who knows?

mnmoderatedem

(3,722 posts)
50. the irony is that he should be embracing the recusal
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:37 PM
Mar 2017

as well as an independent investigation.

After all, there are no Russian connections with him or or anyone in his administration. The Russian thing is a "ruse". What better opportunity to vindicate himself and his administration as well as being able to tell the country, "See? I TOLD you it was fake news!!!"

Of course we all know the reality is entirely different.

delisen

(6,042 posts)
52. Those dead Russians-I wonder if trump thinks US is responsible ?
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:53 PM
Mar 2017

He is beefing up his private security force.

KewlKat

(5,624 posts)
53. That explains why he's out right slandered and lied about our former President. He needs to control
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 07:53 PM
Mar 2017

the story line as usual. He knows he's told a lie, he doesn't care, shock and awe and flip it back to him, good or bad.

Alice11111

(5,730 posts)
56. I'm not sure he knows he lied. Very paranoid. Not 2 sharp
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 08:08 PM
Mar 2017

MF crazy, and in the defective, scrambled brain kind of way, like schizophrenics are sometimes, but no insult intended to schizophrenics. DT isn't one anyway, though some sources do say that he wanders the WH corridors at night talking to the walls and he hears voices...which is why he nees to get away to his retreat on the weekends. He is a genius at crowd mastery and manipulation. However, I actually think he often doesn't know the difference between truth and non truth. Truth is what ever seems to play best for him at the moment. He even changes from sentence to sentence. There is no way in hell he could keep track of it all. Remember Anderson Cooper struggling with KellyAnne Con for 30 minutes, after she channeled DT. You can't argue with word salad. It is just BS. The press needs to stop acting like any of this makes sense. It doesn't and it won't, unless by pure accident, DT manages to stick to the teleprompter.

Alice11111

(5,730 posts)
61. Actually, not a reliable source that I even remember...which is
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 10:32 PM
Mar 2017

is why i mentioned it as an afterthought. Best to just let him keep tweeting, so we know what he's thinking, and if he is crazy. Better we know than not

BlueWI

(1,736 posts)
59. Ineffectiveness and internal conflict is a best case scenario with this White House.
Sun Mar 5, 2017, 09:27 PM
Mar 2017

It would be entertaining if it wasn't our country.

Alice11111

(5,730 posts)
63. Sad, but we can only hope for the best case
Mon Mar 6, 2017, 06:38 AM
Mar 2017

Worst case is unimaginable. Most things wind up somewhere between best and worst, given DT, that would even be catastrophic

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