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highplainsdem

(61,927 posts) Mon Jan 8, 2018, 09:16 PM Jan 2018

I'm seeing a LOT of tweets saying Trump doesn't know the words to the national anthem [View all]

Last edited Mon Jan 8, 2018, 10:10 PM - Edit history (1)

I'm not watching the game, just started seeing all these comments on Twitter, reactions to Trump apparently NOT knowing the anthem.

Editing to add a tweet with video of the complete anthem from NBC News. It's very obvious that Trump doesn't know all the words:

Link to tweet

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I'm seeing a LOT of tweets saying Trump doesn't know the words to the national anthem [View all] highplainsdem Jan 2018 OP

Why is this a surprise? BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #1

Clown bpj62 Jan 2018 #8

I was really surprised by the volume of boos SCantiGOP Jan 2018 #32

Glad it wasn't just me. KentuckyWoman Jan 2018 #40

Here ya go: Ms. Toad Jan 2018 #2

Thanks for that tweet/video! Wow, is Trump pathetic! highplainsdem Jan 2018 #6

Motherfucker doesnt even know where the fuck Codeine Jan 2018 #12

It's plain as day dalton99a Jan 2018 #25

He sure didn't seem to mcar Jan 2018 #3

stable genius Takket Jan 2018 #4

ton of horse manure in Trimp's stable !!!!! trueblue2007 Jan 2018 #5

Putin forgot to give him the words FakeNoose Jan 2018 #7

That's a remarkable cover PJMcK Jan 2018 #10

LOL! highplainsdem Jan 2018 #15

It wouldn't surprise me if he were entirely tone deaf... Wounded Bear Jan 2018 #9

Check this out, Trump does a really good job of singing it: L. Coyote Jan 2018 #11

Diz fuckin GREAT, L!! I rarely laugh out loud, so thank you for this!!! Much needed!! nt Leghorn21 Jan 2018 #28

Check out more of their stuff, truly rib-cracking awesome. L. Coyote Jan 2018 #30

Glorious, mahvelous!! Thanks so much again, my friend!! (zomg!). nt Leghorn21 Jan 2018 #33

I watched it without sound - it's funnier KentuckyWoman Jan 2018 #41

I noticed in this and the OP, he just can NOT stand still KelleyKramer Jan 2018 #48

A lot of people don't, plus the thing is unsingable by most. nt Hekate Jan 2018 #13

True, but Trump's the one who's been demanding respect for the anthem. I'd think highplainsdem Jan 2018 #14

That, and ya know ... also ... BEING FUCKING PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES PERIOD ... mr_lebowski Jan 2018 #16

Yes -- it's the stupid hypocrisy Hekate Jan 2018 #18

That's true DeminPennswoods Jan 2018 #27

Was anyone critiquing Gump's singing ability? John Fante Jan 2018 #34

Yeah, but they are not, like, a smart genius. GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #38

The "unsingable" part is the high note....the rest is very singable ollie10 Jan 2018 #52

When the Anthem is in the wrong key for me, MineralMan Jan 2018 #60

Sounds good to me! ollie10 Jan 2018 #61

Lmfao. As a classically trained soprano I have to roll my eyes at the high note in our anthem. anneboleyn Jan 2018 #63

And the rockets' red glare ProudLib72 Jan 2018 #17

!!!! BumRushDaShow Jan 2018 #23

He knows the song is all about him. nt ProudLib72 Jan 2018 #24

Kicking after editing the OP to add link to tweet with video of entire anthem. highplainsdem Jan 2018 #19

he's a phony in every sense of the word spanone Jan 2018 #20

Get that lying, disrespectful SOB off the field!!1 ecstatic Jan 2018 #21

They need to write a verse with TRUMP in every line. tanyev Jan 2018 #22

He is bouncing keep moving hands, mshasta Jan 2018 #26

He is swaying and twisting and keeps patting his heart instead of standing at attention OhioBlue Jan 2018 #29

Yup....as fidgety as a 2 year old BoneyardDem Jan 2018 #37

Yes, there seems to be something cognitively wrong with him OhioBlue Jan 2018 #39

Kinda felt for those ROTC kids. madamesilverspurs Jan 2018 #31

Most people don't. former9thward Jan 2018 #35

Honestly? KentuckyWoman Jan 2018 #42

somebody said something bad about Trump or the Republicans CreekDog Jan 2018 #46

Always. Kingofalldems Jan 2018 #56

Very admirable of you. former9thward Jan 2018 #55

What an odd question KentuckyWoman Jan 2018 #58

Nice try to bait. former9thward Jan 2018 #62

nobody needs to bait you, anyone can look at all your public posts here: CreekDog Jan 2018 #66

I always appreciate my admirers. former9thward Jan 2018 #68

Here are my memorized lyrics to the first verse. I got only one word wrong. LeftInTX Jan 2018 #44

Most people don't defend Trump here CreekDog Jan 2018 #45

I try to defend sanity here. former9thward Jan 2018 #54

Nope. If someone is criticizing Obama or Democrats for a liberal position, you'll pile on CreekDog Jan 2018 #67

I bring facts to a discussion. former9thward Jan 2018 #69

Is yours merely a guess, or do you have objective evidence to support your premise? LanternWaste Jan 2018 #59

Could be dementia thbobby Jan 2018 #36

He is so hyperactive he can't hold still for a second. He twists and rocks back and tblue37 Jan 2018 #43

Too many words. Words are hard, believe me. n/t KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2018 #47

trump likes to sabotage Cha Jan 2018 #49

I havent sung it in years but i know every word mainer Jan 2018 #50

Here's a close up: TubbersUK Jan 2018 #51

I bet he knows Gosudrstvennyy gimn Rossyskoy Federtsii, padah513 Jan 2018 #53

He only knows the best words, beleive me. doc03 Jan 2018 #57

Trump wouldnt know the War of 1812 if a redcoat bit him on the ass. anneboleyn Jan 2018 #64

Oh come now! He knows the words as well as famous opera star Enrico Palazzo Poiuyt Jan 2018 #65