President Donald Trump called the attempted bombings “unfortunate” on Friday, but not because of the many lives possibly endangered by the domestic terrorism — instead, because he thinks the coverage is dampening Republicans’ midterm enthusiasm.
Republicans are doing so well in early voting, and at the polls, and now this “Bomb” stuff happens and the momentum greatly slows – news not talking politics. Very unfortunate, what is going on. Republicans, go out and vote!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 26, 2018
Trump’s shift in tone from initial, short-lived condolences to blaming the media to now implying that the bombs are some kind of Democratic midterm boon is not wholly unexpected.
Some on the far-right have been painting the attempted bombings as conspiracies for days, accusing Democrats of planting the explosive devices among their own as a devious tactic to rile up sympathy and passion before the elections.
Idjit. Missed opportunity. Trump should tell the crowds the bombs are the work of dangerous Middle Easterners in the caravan.
This was inevitable (inevfefeable) the instant his handlers forced him to condemn the attacks. It’s pathological. He cannot control himself. Enough talking about me, why don’t we move on to what you think of me?
Bombs are not known for their self-awareness.
(ETA: Sort of like malignant narcissists. And puppets.)
Dick.
Have a good look in the mirror and you’ll probably get a glimpse at what is slowing GOP enthusiasm. Maybe a few of them have a clue by now.