Did anyone catch Donald Trump’s big news conference on Thursday?
I caught some of it.
And have to admit, I turned over. But occasionally went back, to see if he’d stopped.
I’m not a fan of politics.
But, usually? I’ve noticed politicians usually try to say something: even if it’s something you couldn’t vote for.
I’m also very aware the man has won an election: and therefore can be said to be the legitimate leader of the US.
But that Thursday conference?
It struck me that that was a press conference: something usually done when you’ve got something to tell people.
Except …
Well, it struck me that all Donald Trump had to say was “Hilary cheated.”
Despite the fact he won.
And “You guys are all lying about me!!!!!”
Which strikes me as sensible: accusing a room full of journalists of being liars, seems a good way of getting them to cooperate. (That’s on top of getting your facts wrong: in front of a room full of internet connections.)
Oh, and “This administration is going well!!!!!!!!!”
This, despite the already reported back news his presidency faces: things like the travel ban being overturned, the delays in getting administration jobs posted, and various aides handing him free adverts.
Personally?
I think the rally he’s planning to hold, today, is planned to appeal directly to his electorate. And got me think ‘Nuremberg rally,’ the minute I heard of it.
It’s all show: masking little, or unpalatable, content.
I’m also thinking something else.
That Trmup is vaguely reminding me of George W Bush: who I only ever took seriously, after the 9/11 attacks.
Trump could possibly do his presidency a favour. If he has to face — and react well to — his own version of 9/11.
I just hope so-called Islamic State have more sense.
~≈fi≈~
