"Why is his daughter in this meeting!?"

[kpete]

Link to tweet

[elleng]

1. Where is 'this meeting,'

and why is his daughter speaking, and with a microphone?

[wallyworld2]

24. This is what happens when Fredo is the Godfather

Sonny: Whoa, now, you're telling me that the Tattaglias guarantee our investment without...?

Don Corleone: Wait a minute.

[the Don gives his son a cold stare, freezing Santino into silence. The others fidget with embarrassment at this outbreak, but Sollozzo looks slyly satisfied... ]

Don Corleone: [dismissive] I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them, as you can see. They talk when they should listen. Anyway, Signor Sollozzo, my no to you is final. I want to congratulate you on your new business and I'm sure you'll do very well and good luck to you. Especially since your interests don't conflict with mine. Thank you.

[Sollozzo leaves]

Don Corleone: Santino, come here.

Don Corleone: What's the matter with you? I think your brain is going soft with all that comedy you are playing with that young girl. Never tell anyone outside the Family what you are thinking again. Go on.

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. That's quite a sideye that Merkel is giving her.

[calimary]

49. Yeah, no kidding! She stink-eye'd them both pretty good all day, from the coverage I saw.

That look - coulda dropped the temperature in the room by 50 degrees. It spoke volumes.

[GReedDiamond]

3. Good question...

...wtf is that grifter doing there, wearing that stupid little flag pin as if it makes her into some kind of "patriot"?

[SleeplessinSoCal]

46. The flag pin was worn by the fascist in "The Best Years of Our Lives".

On her it's extra troubling.

[MrPurple]

59. Merkel's aware of some of her countrymen who used to be very fond of national lapel pins.

[gibraltar72]

4. They are

the Romanoffs. you get them all.

[GulfCoast66]

6. well

we know how that ended...

[smirkymonkey]

37. Except the first set of Romanoffs didn't really deserve it.

At least not the children.

I don't think I can say the same for this facsimile.

[dalton99a]

21. +1

[JohnnyLib2]

5. Somehow, the answer involves---

$$$$$$$

[madaboutharry]

7. Angela Merkel seemed as if she couldn't wait to

get out of there.

Can you imagine what she was saying to her own people on the way home?

Like "Oh, I miss my pal Barack! How did this happen! "

[hatrack]

8. What the hell is she trying to do, sell her a purse?

[lapucelle]

9. She has a new line of flag pins that were made in China.

[H2O Man]

10. Thank you.

Recommended.

[babylonsister]

11. Because he doesn't know what to say

or when to say it? Witnessed in their one-on-one?

We are fooked! No, we're not, happy St. Paddy's Day.

We will prevail.

[Kimchijeon]

12. She has no business being there, period.

[Amaryllis]

13. She is the first lady...

[pinboy3niner]

26. Someone on an MSNBC panel said she's acting as much more than first lady

She advises her father, participates in WH meetings, interacts with powerful business people, politicians and world leaders, and hosts them in her home. She moved to D.C. to be an integral part of the White House and policy operations.

[Cha]

14. Another question.. Why is Angela looking like

she wishes daughter weren't the fuck there?

Flashback..

Link to tweet

https://theobamadiary.com/2017/03/17/the-good-good-times/

[SunSeeker]

19. Wow. What a contrast.

Merkel is not the only one who loved Obama.

[Cha]

34. Right, SunSeeker.. Angela Merkel is one of many World Leaders

who love and respect President Obama.

[brer cat]

40. Lovely memories, Cha.

Thank you. Hope you are doing well.

[Cha]

41. Sigh..

So Welcome, brer!

Doing alright today.. Mahalo for asking! Hope you're doing well, too..

[PatrickforO]

47. We all loved Obama. Even our disagreements with specific aspects of

his policies shrink into insignificance when we consider the horror that is Trump.

[GWC58]

54. Now that's a

Bumper sticker I'd love to get. I'd put it right next to my "Proud Democrat" bumper sticker.

[lunasun]

63. K&R We need to kick this. Let people remember what our relationship with Germany was

when Obama was our leader . Thanks for the memories. Sigh....

[Cha]

67. Aloha, luna.. First meeting of Pres Obama and Angela Merkel in 2009

Pete Souza: First time meeting Angela Merkel in 2009

https://theobamadiary.com/2017/03/17/the-good-good-times/

[lindysalsagal]

68. MOst first ladies don't attend these kinds of events, either.

They haven't been elected. This is a work meeting, not a party.

[MFM008]

15. If looks could kill

.................................

[mzteaze]

16. That has been my question all along

I don't quite understand WHY Ivanka is at all the meetings with world leaders but does not have an official role or title within the WH. In fact, she doesn't have an appointment. At least Jared has an official appointment.

[LuckyLib]

22. I would like one world leader to extend his/her hand to Ivanka

And say "And you are here because . . . ?"

[dalton99a]

23. "My father is a sick fuck and I run the country"

"Actually we both are and we run the country"

[sheshe2]

17. She is the new

Ambassador to the Country of Trumpfuckstation.

[global1]

18. The Trump Dynasty....

The Con is grooming her to be the first woman president after he finishes his second term. After she finishes her second term - Donald Jr will have his two term administration. He will be followed with two terms of Eric Trump. Then two terms for Tiffany and finally two terms for Barron.

Then the Con's grandchildren will start their terms in the White House. This should take us into the next century.

This has been the Con's dream since he was a kid.

[DesertRat]

20. Another view

Ivanka and Jared were both there. Why is Ivanka seated next to Merkel?

[littlemissmartypants]

44. Wimin talk?

Or maybe chick flick pajama party plans?

So f n insulting to Ms. Merkel. It's a "hate strong wimin" dog whistle ta king form through the seating chart. Protocol fail.

(Grammar and spelling police...in 3,2,1...)

Thank you for the post DesertRat. ♡

[Beacool]

25. I have asked the same question.

What official position in government does Ivanka hold? Why is she at the table with world leaders? She has attended other meetings with leaders, Trudeau's was the last one prior to this one.

On another note, why is a real estate developer and slumlord like Kushner in charge of the Middle East portfolio? What the hell does he know about foreign policy????

Trump has surrounded himself with family and rich cronies whose only qualifications have been blind loyalty to their dear leader. We are governed by a kakistocracy.

[procon]

27. Trump runs the White House like a Mafia Don, surrounding himself with

family members and loyalists who never question him.

[3catwoman3]

28. She is Trumplethinskin's...

...Enabler-in-Chief.

Not unlike Nancy was with Ronnie.

[randome]

71. Secretary of Hand-Holding.

[hr][font color="blue"][center]"The whole world is a circus if you know how to look at it."
Tony Randall, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)[/center][/font][hr]

[Rhiannon12866]

29. WTF?? Is it "take your daughter to work day??"

[keithbvadu2]

32. Friendship hug for wife, sexually intimate hug for daughter

Friendship hug for wife, sexually intimate hug for daughter

Body Language Expert Weighs In on Donald Trump’s Awkward RNC Stage Hugs With Melania and Ivanka

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/donald-trump-awkwardly-hugs-melania-ivanka-expert-weighs-in-w430543


Dr. Oz Edits Out Creepy Trump Comments About Kissing His Daughter

.
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/09/15/dr-oz-edits-creepy-trump-comments-kissing-daughter.html

.

[smirkymonkey]

64. Oh god, how creepy!

This family is just revolting.

[NewRedDawn]

69. Providing "Special Services"

to Daddy.

[Hekate]

60. Ivanka's the Crown Princess, that's why

[question everything]

30. Has been like that from the beginning

Even before he took office and had diplomats at his mansion, she was there.

This is why it was so outrageous (among many) that he attacked Nordstrom. No, they did not attend any of his meetings - yet - but they could have, or may be at some point.

[Sunlei]

31. free daycare for the kids, the lunch menu, free ride as family guests to palm beach for four days

Fun for the whole family

[Renew Deal]

33. A national embarrassment

[Charles Bukowski]

35. "You're here because of nepotism, sweetie."

"Keep babbling while I pretend to give a shit what you have to say."

[dalton99a]

50. +1

[msongs]

36. bait? nt

[Skittles]

38. creepy Trump and his creepy daughter

something REALLY not right there

[smirkymonkey]

39. God, this family just makes me want to vomit.

[pat_k]

42. Gotta wonder what she's saying to earn that look from Chancellor Merkel.

[Lifelong Protester]

43. K & R

I wondered the same thing.

[littlemissmartypants]

45. Kicking. eom

[Grammy23]

48. This is standard operating procedure for tRump. He told everyone that his kids were going to be

a part of his administration in one capacity or another. When he was warned about conflict of interest, he insisted there would be none. He is doing exactly what he wants to do and will continue to do so until he is forced to stop. Maybe he will be thrown out of office, charged with violating the Constitution or some other reason why he has to go. But you can take it to the bank he won't stop because it is WRONG for a variety of reasons. He will never voluntarily stop because he has a long history of doing exactly what he wants to do and he can get very pissy if thwarted. Oh, to be a fly on the wall when anyone tries to explain why having his children up their eyeballs in his administration is a problem....

[dalton99a]

52. Yep. He made his intentions clear.

[uponit7771]

51. Benedict Donald is NO DOUBT ... NO DOUBT intimated by smart-resolved women ... Merkel can

.... expect more of this from Benedict Donald.

[RainCaster]

53. Because she is HOT

[hollowdweller]

55. I worry every time I see a world leader with Trump

If he talks to them anything like he speaks to the country, it means more and more of them will know the country is in very shaky hands and it could mean people not buying US bonds anymore because they seem more risky than in the past.

[Pachamama]

56. On TV in Germany last night, they laughed on the nightly shows and said Trump made Merkel sit at the

.... "Girl Table" (Mädchen Tisch&quot ...

Embarrassing and insulting...

[Hekate]

57. As Tweety said today, "What is this, the Romanovs?!" We got ourselves a Royal Family...

Jared and Ivanka and the Mad King were all there.

[smirkymonkey]

65. I hope so. Because you know what happened to them.

I am saddened by what happened to the Romanov children, but honestly, I would not consider it a tragedy with the Trumps.

[Cha]

70. Wow Tweety! Mahalo for that, Hekate. trump wanted

protection from the Leader of the Free World.

[58Sunliner]

58. I think misssmartypants is right. It is all about hostility.

Turd twisted logic thinks he can show Merkel what a manufactured 10 is and let everyone in the room make a comparison as they sit side by side. He also thinks it doesn't take much to be a world leader and is probably certain his daughter already has this nailed, and he thinks that she reflects well on him, boosts his prestige. He is very vindictive and enjoys others discomfort.
Excuse me while I vomit.

[Blue_Roses]

61. I think Ivanka is the "mediator"

so-to-speak when "diplomacy" is needed. I remember her going with Trump to see the family when the SEAL got killed in Yemen.

I think Ivanka "softens" the edges ( or tries to anyway). I don't think it's a bad thing either. Her dad is an idiot and I suspect she knows it, but tries to save face anyway. Ivanka and Chelsea Clinton were good friends before all this and that tells me Ivanka has some redeeming qualties if Chelsea found her friendship enjoyable.

[JudyM]

72. She is also his best mediator, aka public face, to the public. She is advertising, pure and simple.

[no_hypocrisy]

62. Ivanka is there to translate English to her father.

Two-syllable words, tops.

[smirkymonkey]

66. Regardless of how many electoral votes he received, this country did not elect the

TRUMP FAMILY! What the hell are the "Children of the Corn" and Jared Kushner doing meddling in our government?

Aren't there some kind of laws against this?