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riversedge

(70,346 posts)
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 10:36 AM Aug 2018

Melania Trump has chosen to sign her name to a letter attacking the Free Press....

Guess I did not expect this. But, then again I do not know what to expect from her anymore. I am past being disappointed with things the Trump family does!!


PS--there are some embedded links within the article at the link


The fact that Melania Trump has chosen to sign her name to a letter attacking the media, and even encouraging supporters to “win” a “battle” against the free press, ought to erase any doubt about where the first lady really stands.









Melania Trump attacks the press in GOP fundraising email
By
Tommy Christopher -

August 27, 2018
10 Comments
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The first lady has now joined Trump's war on the free press.



https://shareblue.com/melania-trump-attacks-press-gop-fundraising-email/

First Lady Melania Trump has now become a full partner in her husband’s war against the free press.

Melania Trump signed her name to a GOP fundraising email that read: “Democrats and the opposition media are doing everything they possibly can to discredit Donald with false accusations by spreading their fake news and making it appear that he does not have the support of America’s voters.”


The email, which was flagged by New York Post reporter Nikki Schwab, exploited hostility toward the media in order to raise cash for the Republican Party.

It’s unusual for Melania Trump to attack the media directly. Indeed, many in the media have painted her as a moderating influence on Trump, if not even a stealth member of the resistance.

For example, when she wore a jacket that said “I don’t really care, do u?” to an immigration facility in June, some took it as a cryptic message to her husband.............................................


I do not know what is wrong with this short clip*********


Crystal Bradwin @crystalbradwin
2h2 hours ago

Did you see her in the Oval Office when Trump refused to respond about McCain?













Pocahontasfightsback
? @DeeDeeSchwartz3
15h15 hours ago
Replying to @ManInTheHoody

This film has been screwed with. It isn't right. Just on her it jumps and loses focus several times. Faked.
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m i t h
? @ManInTheHoody
15h15 hours ago

its not edited....all i did was zoom in and center her. thats it.

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Melania Trump has chosen to sign her name to a letter attacking the Free Press.... (Original Post) riversedge Aug 2018 OP
Russian operative from before she met don ivan. She's been there as an inside "reporter" Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #1
+1 Meadowoak Aug 2018 #36
Hey, wait a minute there, Melania. Are you trying to bully google? Arkansas Granny Aug 2018 #2
be best. FO Mel. Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #3
What Else Would You Expect From A Birther? Me. Aug 2018 #4
Really. Cha Aug 2018 #30
"The Stupid Plagiarizing Twit" Me. Aug 2018 #40
What Else Would You Expect From A Birther? LenaBaby61 Aug 2018 #38
I Think She Should Be Deported Me. Aug 2018 #42
She just opened the door.... she's now fair game for the media. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2018 #5
I question whether anything that comes to media from Melania is PufPuf23 Aug 2018 #6
This shouldn't surprise anyone ..... CatMor Aug 2018 #7
At times she's rebelled when details of trump's infidelities have come out, like rejecting his... brush Aug 2018 #11
I will never understand the "poor Melania" people. LenaBaby61 Aug 2018 #39
Trash DURHAM D Aug 2018 #8
I watched her during one conversation ask the other person, "It was -- how do you say? ..." LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2018 #9
Hey, LastLiberal Totally Tunsie Aug 2018 #18
Thanks. Surprisingly, PS turned from conservative to liberal since I joined DU in 2001. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2018 #25
after more than 20 years, melanie should have mastered the English language. democratisphere Aug 2018 #28
I have always felt that 2naSalit Aug 2018 #10
This foreigner went on The View to demand President Obama's malaise Aug 2018 #12
um. I knew she was a birther but did not know she was the View. Thanks riversedge Aug 2018 #13
Here malaise Aug 2018 #14
That video clip in m i t h's tweet gratuitous Aug 2018 #15
K&R Scurrilous Aug 2018 #16
Well, Melly You just lost the "Free Melania" crowd. Totally Tunsie Aug 2018 #17
That woman has zero self-respect. And for good reason.. Goodheart Aug 2018 #19
Not meaning to be disrespectful, but can this lady read or write in English? Mr. Ected Aug 2018 #20
She wishes tRumphole was just "her boyfriend"... Totally Tunsie Aug 2018 #21
She's loathsome. smirkymonkey Aug 2018 #22
i just saw the clip on post 14 . fuck her JI7 Aug 2018 #26
A piece of shit will be a piece of shit. Solly Mack Aug 2018 #23
She is opportunistic and full of herself. Ilsa Aug 2018 #24
#THIS-THIS-THIS Ported_Maryjoseph Aug 2018 #27
Why not? The Stupid Plagiarizing Twit joined the Fraud's Birther Cha Aug 2018 #29
Oh umm, how you say, 'Sod off'? No text sprinkleeninow Aug 2018 #31
Another KGOP republican against American democracy Achilleaze Aug 2018 #32
She had repeatedly shown her ass, montana_hazeleyes Aug 2018 #33
I don't think Melania actually chooses anything PatSeg Aug 2018 #34
We don't know if she has any choice with what she does. rainin Aug 2018 #35
+ 1,000,000 no_hypocrisy Aug 2018 #37
no surprise, she's also a birther. spanone Aug 2018 #41

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
1. Russian operative from before she met don ivan. She's been there as an inside "reporter"
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 10:38 AM
Aug 2018

for those that he owes money to. It's an olddd mob trick to protect their money and gather kompromat. We are ass deep in red russian gangsters and don ivan opened the door and welcomed them in.

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)
3. be best. FO Mel.
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 10:40 AM
Aug 2018

Everyday is a winding road full of ugliness. And they said hillary would be under investigation 24/7. This is what they warned us about...looks like. Only, they're the butt of it.

LenaBaby61

(6,979 posts)
38. What Else Would You Expect From A Birther?
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 06:52 AM
Aug 2018

+1

I'll never fell one ounce of sympathy for her when this whole thing comes crashing down on her and especially on the hog, She's no better than her tReasonous, racist, husband of hers.

PufPuf23

(8,843 posts)
6. I question whether anything that comes to media from Melania is
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 10:44 AM
Aug 2018

anywhere 100% from between her own ears. In any case I do not think Melania is a particularly bright nor egalitarian woman. I would think that she would be uncomfortable and POed at Trump at how her pampered life has been disrupted. Pretty sure she is bright enough to know what she represents and how many people are disgusted.

CatMor

(6,212 posts)
7. This shouldn't surprise anyone .....
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 10:44 AM
Aug 2018

she has always backed donnie 100%. I have read many times she is one of his main advisors. I will never understand the "poor Melania" people who think she's abused etc. She loves being FLOTUS and doesn't want to give it up. It's her claim to fame.

brush

(53,922 posts)
11. At times she's rebelled when details of trump's infidelities have come out, like rejecting his...
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 11:07 AM
Aug 2018

his handholding in public, or wearing that message jacket, but in the end, she does what she's told.

Her ranking among First Ladies is IMO on a par with trump's ranking among presidents, and both are sinking daily as developments unfold.

LenaBaby61

(6,979 posts)
39. I will never understand the "poor Melania" people.
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 07:13 AM
Aug 2018

Michelle STILL gets the racist treatment: Called a man, gorilla, transvestite, ugly and the N-word. A filth bag, like woman is called gorgeous, intelligent, classy or a real first Lady by racists Pos because she's a white European woman. Racist assholes. ALL OF THEM.

9. I watched her during one conversation ask the other person, "It was -- how do you say? ..."
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 11:05 AM
Aug 2018

She hasn't even mastered the English language. I guess it's true -- foreigners will do jobs that American citizens refuse to do.

25. Thanks. Surprisingly, PS turned from conservative to liberal since I joined DU in 2001.
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 02:51 AM
Aug 2018

There's been a huge influx of gays, lesbians and other progressives over the last decade, thanks in part to the annual White Party. It's been great for the community. Downtown, which was basically only T-shirt stores when Sonny Bono was mayor, are now filled with a art and antiques stores, and a wonderful variety of restaurants. There's more than 100 small "boutique" hotels. Where the city would literally shut down during the summer while everyone left town (119 degree weather isn't for everyone), it's Plus the Palm Springs Film Festival -- which Bono had just started before he died -- has grown astronomically, and there are also other festivals. They just held one dedicated to animation.

I still like "LastLiberal in PalmSprings" because it reminds me I've been here before it became a stronghold of progressives. Did I mention we have a lesbian for mayor? Cool!

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)
28. after more than 20 years, melanie should have mastered the English language.
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 03:36 AM
Aug 2018

The whole broken English, "how do you say" crap is part of her bad act. melanie loves being FLOTUS more than life itself and longs to be part of the drumpfian authoritarian regime.

2naSalit

(86,834 posts)
10. I have always felt that
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 11:06 AM
Aug 2018

she was a watcher or handler, perhaps started as one and became another, whatever, she get not sympathies here, for anything that happens to her. Just don't let her get on a boat or a plane when the stuff starts flying and we're ankle deep with our ponchos on. She can't be allowed to sneak away, she is one of them even though she's not an executive in any of the family businesses.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
15. That video clip in m i t h's tweet
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 11:22 AM
Aug 2018

It's like watching a sentient being trying to imitate a human. Smile, nod, smile, smile, look around, smile fades, "Norman coordinate," smile, fade, grimace, look around, utter uncertainty.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
17. Well, Melly You just lost the "Free Melania" crowd.
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 03:37 PM
Aug 2018

Reasonable people won't want you walking among them any more than they want your huzzzband.

Hope you're enjoying solidifying your position. Oh, and FU Melania.

Mr. Ected

(9,670 posts)
20. Not meaning to be disrespectful, but can this lady read or write in English?
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 03:43 PM
Aug 2018

In 58 years, I have never uttered the words, nor heard the words uttered, "Be Best".

I wouldn't be surprised that she's not that clever when it comes to language and can easily be manipulated.

That's not a defense of her, though. I find her contemptible because of her stance on birtherism and her blind allegiance to her freak boyfriend when it's obvious she can't stomach him.

Ilsa

(61,705 posts)
24. She is opportunistic and full of herself.
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 06:57 PM
Aug 2018

I can't stand her. I do not feel sorry for her. I hope a dozen other women come forward to say they fucked her husband while she was married to him.

Cha

(297,795 posts)
29. Why not? The Stupid Plagiarizing Twit joined the Fraud's Birther
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 03:44 AM
Aug 2018

war on President Obama.

She's a rabid rat in that corner with trump.. clawing.

melania is nothing but a gaslighting, cheap ass tool.

Achilleaze

(15,543 posts)
32. Another KGOP republican against American democracy
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 04:51 AM
Aug 2018

while she and her draft-dodging casino-hustler spouse squander our tax dollars on luxuries for themselves...sick republican values.

montana_hazeleyes

(3,424 posts)
33. She had repeatedly shown her ass,
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 04:57 AM
Aug 2018

as in what she is really all about. She is right in there with the rest of the evil criminals.

PatSeg

(47,648 posts)
34. I don't think Melania actually chooses anything
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 05:57 AM
Aug 2018

The last choice she made was probably marrying Donald Trump.

I'm not defending her, but I think for the most part, she is doing what she is told possibly to keep the peace.

rainin

(3,011 posts)
35. We don't know if she has any choice with what she does.
Wed Aug 29, 2018, 06:10 AM
Aug 2018

I've wondered if some of the deportations are intended as messages to her to show her what he can do to her if she gets out of line. She can be deported without her son. He'd do it, too.

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