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Oopsie Daisy

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8. When people say he 'can't read,' I think it's clear they mean he struggles with comprehension or focus *

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 09:19 AM

Jul 2025

* and it's not that he's literally unable to recognize words. Let's be precise in our criticisms. If the issue is with his ability to understand complex information or stay on topic, let's discuss that specifically. It's more productive to address the actual concerns rather than resorting to hyperbole.

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Did you notice during Trump's press conference with Powell that they had to put a little sticker near the top of the [View all] Solomon Jul 2025 OP

I watched the clip gab13by13 Jul 2025 #1

Stepin Scott (R) BoRaGard Jul 2025 #2

The only way this could be funnier is if Scott began singing a rendition of "Zip-a-dee-doo-dah" Ray Bruns Jul 2025 #9

I didn't realize that was Tim Scott electric_blue68 Jul 2025 #52

Something is clearly wrong with beyond the obvious and many criminal things themaguffin Jul 2025 #3

Best part--the whole performance was staged by DJT toadies to make the tRump feel like a big tough boss-man, Timeflyer Jul 2025 #4

It's so refreshing to see somebody stand up to this moron to his face. Pinback Jul 2025 #7

Yes we have seen very few people with true public courage and service. Irish_Dem Jul 2025 #29

the emperor has no clothes DBoon Jul 2025 #34

Exactly. Irish_Dem Jul 2025 #37

Yep. Powell was having none of it. Read it and handed it back to TST saying it was BS... brush Jul 2025 #32

TSF then handed the letter directly to Scott Seinan Sensei Jul 2025 #51

Agreed. And this is our president...limited knowledge in so many areas. None in economics brush Jul 2025 #54

Scott is such an ass kisser. brush Jul 2025 #57

Trump was so hoping for a Scooby-Doo gotcha moment C_U_L8R Jul 2025 #5

Plus, can actually read. reACTIONary Jul 2025 #16

And did you notice that Trump had a hardhat on, Powell had a hardhat on, but Tim Scott did NOT have a hardhat on? LaMouffette Jul 2025 #6

Maybe it was because the hardhats were props. Shipwack Jul 2025 #19

Yeah, that makes sense. Hey, didn't Martin Sheen's politician character in the "Dead Zone" movie wear a hardhat? LaMouffette Jul 2025 #39

Trump wanted all the attention with his pretend stunt. Irish_Dem Jul 2025 #30

Eric Holder pointed it out JustAnotherGen Jul 2025 #45

When people say he 'can't read,' I think it's clear they mean he struggles with comprehension or focus * Oopsie Daisy Jul 2025 #8

"Struggles"? Being kind of generous, aren't you? Ray Bruns Jul 2025 #10

I understand the sentiment and anger, but in response to your question, my answer is "no". Oopsie Daisy Jul 2025 #11

Yeah, I think oranganus can read but not very well. sdfernando Jul 2025 #33

Downplaying Oopsie's point does no one any good. Shoeless Louis Jul 2025 #27

Agreed. He obviously reads from a teleprompter all the time. Not very well, but functionally. thesquanderer Jul 2025 #14

I agree PatSeg Jul 2025 #15

I'd guess he is a dysgraphia spectrum. multigraincracker Jul 2025 #21

"Has some problems with speech, writing and comprehension." 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #36

Yeah, he really is articulate PatSeg Jul 2025 #42

That sounds about right PatSeg Jul 2025 #41

I can't agree with that... reACTIONary Jul 2025 #18

LOL! That wasn't the premise of the post, but okay... whatever. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2025 #20

A post is much the same as a .... reACTIONary Jul 2025 #24

We simply don't know. I think it is possible he is dyslexic and literally cannot make out words. Irish_Dem Jul 2025 #31

He probably needs glasses, but is too vain to wear them FakeNoose Jul 2025 #46

I agree Skittles Jul 2025 #58

Yeah, and big deal. He handed Powell a piece of paper. dugog55 Jul 2025 #12

It proves he was lying. I swear, that guy can commit crimes right in people's faces, which by the way he does, and Solomon Jul 2025 #17

Lying, cheating, criming...are like crack for him. Heard yesterday in an interview w Epstein's brother wiggs Jul 2025 #28

He's too vain to wear glasses rhiannon55 Jul 2025 #13

BINGO. It's vanity plus laziness and habitual inattention. Maru Kitteh Jul 2025 #43

That's what I was thinking - TBF Jul 2025 #50

You made me miss Samantha Bee. chowder66 Jul 2025 #22

Trump's net accomplishment for this big show? oasis Jul 2025 #23

Kick ck4829 Jul 2025 #25

I Loved Powell's Reaction to TACO's Lying MissouriDem47 Jul 2025 #26

tRump chooses not to read; he's too lazy. Totally Tunsie Jul 2025 #35

This certainly isn't the first time he's been "caught ass-out"... keep_left Jul 2025 #38

I noticed they didn't have a hard hat for the black guy. Emile Jul 2025 #40

I just want to see a reporter ask him, "What the fuck is wrong with you?" madinmaryland Jul 2025 #44

trump the pathological liar makes me vomit vapor2 Jul 2025 #47

In addition to being a dumb fuck who doesn't have the attention span to read... AdamGG Jul 2025 #48

I love Powell...shak8ng his head like his 2 yr old kid was lying Tribetime Jul 2025 #49

"This Side Up" nt Buns_of_Fire Jul 2025 #53

Maybe he's illiterate and blind. Figarosmom Jul 2025 #55

He can read iemanja Jul 2025 #56