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bigtree

(94,690 posts) Thu Feb 27, 2025, 05:34 PM Feb 2025

Trump's Dementia On Full Display in Appearance with Keir Starmer [View all]

...when asked by the BBC's Chris Mason if he still thinks Ukraine's President Zelensky is a dictator - Trump replied:

"Did I say that? I can't believe I said that. Next question"

For context: Following criticism from Zelensky on the meeting held between the US and Russia last week, Trump described the Ukrainian leader as a "dictator" - echoing Russia's claims...

Trump Refuses to Call Putin a 'Dictator' Days After Slamming Zelensky As One: 'I Don't Use Those Words Lightly'
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c625ex282zzt?page=4

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Trump's Dementia On Full Display in Appearance with Keir Starmer [View all] bigtree Feb 2025 OP

He's trying to be "cute" newdeal2 Feb 2025 #1

Yes he knows exactly what he said. He thinks he is so clever. Irish_Dem Feb 2025 #2

then he's just lying. bigtree Feb 2025 #4

It's called "gaslighting." GoCubsGo Feb 2025 #8

I don't believe that on this bigtree Feb 2025 #9

The lying is reflexive, instinctual, and automatic. Ursus Rex Feb 2025 #10

He's trying to have his cake and eat it, both on Ukraine/Zelensky and the EU. Emrys Feb 2025 #13

he was visibly beffudled and appeared to not have remembered what he had said bigtree Feb 2025 #14

Wise ass bastard. Klarkashton Feb 2025 #3

I am not sure it's dementia BlueKota Feb 2025 #5

Yes. It is a technique he has used for years upon being confronted about an error he made. John1956PA Feb 2025 #6

"The problem is you. You can't take a joke." - Felon-Rapist 47 (R) BoRaGard Feb 2025 #7

In the news conference with Starmer a British reporter questioned about his allegorical oracle Feb 2025 #11

This week, the Ukrainian Parliament voted overwhelmingly to reaffirm Zelensky's legitimate status as president Emrys Feb 2025 #12