Trump: My Administration Is ‘Running Like A Fine-Tuned Machine’

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that his administration is “running like a fine-tuned machine” despite reports of “chaos” and his apparent inability to get cabinet members approved.

“This administration is running like a fine-tuned machine, despite the fact that I can’t get my cabinet approved,” Trump said at a press conference. “I turned on the TV, opened the newspapers and I see stories of chaos. Chaos. Yet it is the exact opposite.”

He claimed that the media is “trying to attack” his administration for following through on his campaign promises.

“They are not happy about it, for whatever reason,” Trump said. “But a lot of people are happy about it.”

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  1. “This administration is running like a fine-tuned machine, despite the fact that I can’t get my cabinet approved,” Trump said at a press conference. “I turned on the TV, opened the newspapers and I see stories of chaos. Chaos. Yet it is the exact opposite.”

    Hahahaha!!! Snort!!! Hahahaha!!! Sure it is.

  2. “fine-tuned machine…”

  3. Didn’t know a Yugo could be tuned.

  4. Fine-tuned machine? It’s not even running as well as a playing card attached to a bike wheel with a laundry clip.

  5. Flynn: It is. I can vouch for it.
    Putin: So can I.

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