Highlights of the crazy
by digby
If you’re taking a break at work today check out these highlights from the latest speech by the leader of the most powerful nation on earth:
Trump, with a straight face, says the Democrats "want us to be at the mercy of rogue regimes. That's not happening anymore."
Trump indicated *yesterday* that he's considering going to war on behalf of Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/2UeNAhMiPC— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
Trump compliments the Mexican government — and his fans respond with loud "build the wall!" chants pic.twitter.com/qk4C5UEG9L— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
Trump claims that the United States had "very little, slash, no ammunition" when he took office. Seriously. He wants his fans to believe this. pic.twitter.com/P30B8m9Sxh— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
Trump remarks on how white Steve Cortes looks for being Hispanic, then bizarrely asks him, "Who do like more — the country or the Hispanics? He says the country … I may have to go for the Hispanics to be honest … we love our Hispanics." #wut pic.twitter.com/W37pDuKL12— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
The president brags about how rich and awesome he is. Normal stuff. pic.twitter.com/MpxeywSrkX— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
Trump craps on California for "Always complaining" and "not doing great" and not being more grateful for the border wall pic.twitter.com/qgv92q09uR— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
Trump's speech is derailed after he gets distracted by a fly. He sounds like a robot shutting down as he swats at it. pic.twitter.com/Gjp8nbmFSs— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
You know a Trump rally is starting to wind down when he promises to cure cancer and AIDS pic.twitter.com/hEcuRAynF0— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
Trump wants to bring back big gas-guzzling cars because he thinks they're safer than new models (they're not) pic.twitter.com/DqaFELjwkR— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019
Trump is interrupted for the second time tonight by a protester as he crescendos to the end of his speech. He uses the disruption to take a shot at the media before forging ahead to the finish. pic.twitter.com/dUm7IkdmOm— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 17, 2019