Just typical Trump – praising our enemies and mocking our allies. I’m sure Putin is happy. These tweets concern his comments at the Ross fundraiser for him.
Trump on Kim: “People say he only smiles when he sees me.” https://t.co/ixIzzPyhsT
— Eliana Johnson (@elianayjohnson) August 11, 2019
"Talking about South Korea, Trump said it makes great TVs & has a thriving economy, 'So why are we paying for their defense…' He then mimicked the accent of the leader Moon Jae-in while describing how he caved in to Trump’s tough negotiations."https://t.co/ZKb2eJA8Tu
— Elise Hu (@elisewho) August 11, 2019
Amazing that this has to be said in 2019 but mimicking Asian accents is, indeed, racist. https://t.co/fvDQipEGAn
— Nicole Perlroth (@nicoleperlroth) August 10, 2019
At the fundraiser at Steve Ross's house, the president talked about trying for a deal on background checks and China, per an attendee. He said, per attendee, there will be a deal and the senate doesn't have to return because the leadership will mutually agree on a deal … 1/
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) August 9, 2019
He should be nervous. Related is not a normal real estate development company. Its strategy is built around lifestyle brands that rely on an emotional relationship to the customer. It's dangerous for them to become politicized, especially in Trump's direction. https://t.co/lSn4kxxD85
— Josh Barro (@jbarro) August 9, 2019
"The controversy makes Steve Ross hotter." Trump
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) August 9, 2019