President Donald Trump poked a little fun at Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin at a bill signing Friday.
Trump, Shulkin and an audience of dozens had gathered in the East Room to sign into law the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, which aims to protect VA whistleblowers and make it easier to fire department employees.
Prior to his current position, Shulkin served as an under secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Obama administration from 2015-2017.
“I also want to express our appreciation for Secretary Shulkin, who is implementing the dramatic reform throughout the VA,” Trump said, before appearing to divert from his prepared remarks. “It’s got to be implemented. If it’s not properly implemented, it will never mean the same thing, but I have no doubt it will be properly implemented.”
“Right, David?” he continued, his voice dropping to laughter.
Shulkin could be heard responding affirmatively off-mic, standing on stage behind Trump’s right shoulder.
“Ah, it better be, David,” Trump continued, before making a hand motion and mouthing the “you’re fired!” catchphrase from his years hosting “The Apprentice.”
“Ah, we’ll never have to use those words,” he added. “We’ll never have to use those words on our David. We will never use those words on you. That’s for sure.”
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Maybe the VA could have a psychiatrist do a quick workup on Dump?
It’s fascinating to observe a grown man unable to rise above the functional level of street punk and playground bully even after seventy years of privileged living. Gives some credence to the bad seed hypothesis.
Can’t wait for the day that we all finally hear, “You’re impeached.”
You can bet the entire cadre of VA neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health therapists share some basic conclusions about the president. Wouldn’t it suck to have to go to work each morning to see his portrait upon entering the building?
Man, he talks like that annoying uncle who used to show up at the family party with the bad jokes and the pinching of cheeks.