Trump gets taunted after complaining about 'presidential harassment'
As is his wont, President Trump kicked off the day with a tweet. And as usual, it has sent the internet into a frenzy.
Though it’s unclear what prompted the fiery missive — the Mueller investigation? Nancy Pelosi’s clapping? — Trump didn’t mince his words as he railed against “presidential harassment.”
PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT! It should never be allowed to happen again!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 7, 2019
If he was looking for sympathy, he was out of luck. Many commenters took the opportunity to cite the president’s own behavior, from being accused of sexual misconduct by several women, to attacking his political foes online, to questioning former President Barack Obama’s American citizenship.
THIS IS THE ONLY PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT I SEE! pic.twitter.com/85N3XT9hnP
— Ryan Hill (@RyanHillMI) February 7, 2019
Don't you dare talk about harassment. You have been harassing people your whole life. Sexually, legally, and illegally
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) February 7, 2019
You lying, obtuse, racist, white supremacist, orange clown show. You spent years trying to delegitimize the first Black president with your racist birther crap and all your other lies. You harassed him because he’s Black, you pathetic bigot.
— Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) February 7, 2019
If you don’t like crimes being investigated next time try not doing crimes
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) February 7, 2019
Several celebrities also joined the fray.
Then STOP harassing people. You relentlessly harassed President Obama with your lie that he wasnt born in America. #PresidentialHarassment
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 7, 2019
Like when you harass a president for his birth certificate?! That kind of harassment?
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) February 7, 2019
Off your meds, babe? https://t.co/1R74KNbef7
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) February 7, 2019
2things:
1) You are a malignant narcissist
2)the comments under your tweet are amazing https://t.co/cpI0EhZuRD— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 7, 2019
Says guy who has been harassing the country for two straight years.
— Michael Kelly (@michaeljkellyjr) February 7, 2019
And even “Satan,” “Jesus Christ” and “Lucifer” found common ground in taunting Trump.
Yes and don't forget the dozens of women Trump sexually harassed.
— Jesus Christ (@SonOfGodAndMan) February 7, 2019
Best collaboration since Job.
— Michael Clarkson (@m_clarkson78) February 7, 2019
Still, the president’s supporters made sure he knew they had his back.
Stay strong President Trump. I pray for you every day. Despite all of this harassment you have still accomplished more than any previous President.
— gander0124 (@gander0124) February 7, 2019
The American people have our President’s back!
Don’t tread on us.
— CC (@ChatByCC) February 7, 2019
By Congress to continue they're further investigations it is a total disrespect and harassment on Trump and his supporters
— Tyler WB (@tyler_wb) February 7, 2019
Ultimately, if the president was feeling harassed before, he’ll want to steer clear of his mentions.
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