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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump campaign considers displaying statues at future rallies: Sources
A potential new addition to President Trumps future rallies: statues.
The idea has been discussed by White House and Trump campaign aides, but no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the planning told ABC News. Its also not clear who exactly the statues would resemble, but sources say one idea was for Americas Founding Fathers."
The potential move comes as the president continues to condemn those who are calling for the removal of controversial monuments -- a push from activists that first focused on Confederate monuments and for some has since expanded to other historical figures.
During a speech at Mount Rushmore Friday, Trump made little mention of the surge in cases in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and instead railed against the nations mostly peaceful protesters throughout his remarks, calling them "angry mobs," which he says pose a "growing danger." The president claimed that the goal of those who are removing "the heroes of 1776" is to "end America."
"Our nation is witnessing a merciless campaign to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values and indoctrinate our children," Trump said. "Their goal is not a better America. Their goal is to end America."
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-campaign-considers-displaying-statues-future-rallies-sources/story?id=71672129
spanone
(135,861 posts)Tom Rinaldo
(22,913 posts)He has to display them now before voters impose a statuetory limit on his presidency.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,167 posts)Shermann
(7,428 posts)Bleacher Creature
(11,257 posts)NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)Mossfern
(2,546 posts)He's grasping at straws.
I propose we replace removed statues with those of characters from Alice in Wonderland and other fine mythical non-religious figures.
PatSeg
(47,567 posts)He's totally erratic, throwing anything against the wall to see what sticks. There doesn't seem to be any strategy to what he does or says, just impulsive responses to whatever he sees or hears. Must be interesting in the White House these days.
struggle4progress
(118,330 posts)chriscan64
(1,789 posts)he can have all the Confederate generals as his chiefs of staff as he pretends he's still president.
LuckyCharms
(17,455 posts)WyattKansas
(1,648 posts)Let it turn into a mob shit show for them.
No wait! Trump would actually do it and pocket the money.