President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a point of noting the patriotism of those who “proudly stand for the national anthem” in his first State of the Union address, apparently reviving his enmity with NFL players who knelt during the anthem as an act of protest.
“Young patriots like Preston teach all of us about our civic duty as Americans,” Trump said, referring to a young guest who organized the placement of American flags and red carnations on U.S. military graves. “Preston’s reverence for those who have served our Nation reminds us why we salute our flag, why we put our hands on our hearts for the pledge of allegiance, and why we proudly stand for the national anthem.”
Trump in September 2017 went on an extended tear against NFL players who knelt during the national anthem, many of whom did so to protest racism and police brutality. During a rally in Alabama, he said that any “son of a bitch” who protests during the national anthem should be fired.
Speaking of ‘pointedly,’ is anyone talking much about Trump’s Mussolini chin? When Trump is more obnoxious than usual, he tilts his chin up in the air. It’s usually when he’s preening about some obnoxious point he just made.
I’m watching with the sound off and it seems like there’s an inordinate amount of “real people” being highlighted in the speech. Since I can’t hear the speech, I’m imagining that each person is an example of the great leader’s power’s and beneficence. It’s creepy and weird. A young man stood with crutches held aloft . Did Pastor Trump cause him to walk again?
Yes, chin by Mussolini and length of speech by Chavez.
So Cadet Bonespurs is lecturing about patriotism?
When did he realize the greatness of our National Anthem?
Before or after the 5 deferments ?
Probably still doesn’t know the words.
Super duper great great huge CON JOB you are trying to pull off there trumpity.