In an extended rant following his acquittal in the GOP-controlled Senate, President Donald Trump on Thursday crowed over his firing of former FBI Director James Comey.
“Had I not fired James Comey, who was a disaster by the way, it’s possible I wouldn’t even be standing here right now,” Trump said.
Trump says "it's possible" he wouldn't be in office if he hadn't fired James Comey pic.twitter.com/4mIYCi3VyT
— TPM Livewire (@TPMLiveWire) February 6, 2020
He also complained about the investigations into him and his campaign.
“And we were treated unbelievably unfairly, and you have to understand we first went through Russia, Russia, Russia,” he said. “It was all bullshit.”
Trump complains about investigations into his campaign: “It was all bullshit.” pic.twitter.com/ES967j1bqS
— TPM Livewire (@TPMLiveWire) February 6, 2020
Trump went all over the place with his speech, clearly feeling vindicated and unbound after Republican senators voted to acquit him the two House impeachment articles charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Coulda, shoulda, woulda…
Mr. Peabody, please fire up the Wayback Machine…
From now on, focus on Trump’s weaknesses. And there are many.
Dementia.
Translation: “Yes I am guilty, why do you ask?”
Keep reminding us all why you are unfit for office, and why the senators who have acquitted you should be given the boot.