Chuck Todd on Trump's Speech: 'It Felt as Though He Almost Was Insulting Every Living President'

[DonViejo]

NBC’s Chuck Todd was struck by what he deemed was a partisan note struck by President Donald Trump during his Inaugural speech.

“I have to say, it was surprisingly divisive for an Inaugural address,” Todd said.

Todd noted that it was difficult to campaign as a populist, as Trump did, and then be a uniter.

“That was not the type of Inaugural address that was intended to bring this country together,” Todd said. He added, “There was a point there, Lester, where it felt as if he almost was insulting every living President that was sitting next to him — in very personal ways.”

His colleague Tom Brokaw added, “He was also insulting all the republican Congressmen and Senators who were on that stage. He has a majority. But hhe went after politicans point blank.”

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[dalton99a]

1. Duh.

[Dawson Leery]

2. Fuck populism.

The end result of populism is tyranny.

[raging moderate]

27. That's not populism; it's demagoguery.

Trump's supporters only THINK they are downtrodden victims.

They are delusional.

[uponit7771]

3. WTF Did Fuck Rodd expect !?!?! He expected Benedict Donald to change NOW?!?! WTMF ?!!?!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Trump cares only about dominating and belittling everyone who isn't him.

He doesn't understand the give and take of politics at all - that sometimes you have to be at least civil to people you don't like and disagree with in order to get anything done. He has to protect his inflated but fragile ego by pissing on everybody's campfire, not understanding that the asses he's kicking now are connected to toes that will soon kick him back.

[Wellstone ruled]

14. Sure do agree,

what a condescending down beat speech. Could not watch all of it,wow,are we in for some hate filled reactionary days ahead.

[NewJeffCT]

16. The RNC was all doom and gloom as well

while the DNC was positive and optimistic.

[doc03]

5. Well Kellyanne Conway said it would be a speech to unite the country

[tazkcmo]

8. True and it was.

The Russian people have come together to celebrate their newest annexation.

[uponit7771]

25. +1

[NewJeffCT]

17. It was meant to unite Republicans

to follow Trump.

[Mike Nelson]

6. Note to Chuck...

...he campaigned as a bigot, much more than a populist. I trust you (Mr. Todd) knew that?

[MFM008]

7. Hey Todd

You own that.
That's your boy. You and Halperin and Mikajoe.
That throbbing vericose ulcer is all yours.

[Trekologer]

9. Surprisingly divisive? If you're surprised, you have had your head up you rear.

Just like he'll be presidential after winning the nomination.
Uhhh... he's be yugely presidential after the convention.
Uhhh... he'll be so presidential after the campaign reset your head will spin.
Uhhh... he'll be just wait and see, bigly presidential at the debates.
Uhhh... the closing argument will be presidential, believe me.
Uhhh.... once the transition starts--majorly presidential.
Uhhh... after the new year...
Uhhh.... now please?

[chelsea0011]

10. You can't make this up. How they can register surprise is hilarious and just plain sad.

[Kber]

15. I know, right!

Surprising would be if he gave a unifying speech. This one was just true to character. It's dangerous that the political media still thinks he's play some kind of game.

[emulatorloo]

26. Perfect n/t

[liberal N proud]

11. When these talking heads act shocked at what Trump says or does...

You have to ask, where the fuck were you during the last year and a half, hell, the last 8 years.



Chuckles Todd is partially responsible for the imminent doom facing us.

[get the red out]

12. Is Chuck Todd really that stupid?

Did he REALLY think anything about this POS POTUS was going to go well?????

[Brainstormy]

13. Chuck Todd is a POS. n/t

[tavernier]

18. We are all shocked, Chucky!

After listening to Mr. Brokaw and Mrs. Greenspan giving us their gleeful reports on the horrible, insidious crimes of Hillary Clinton and her (should I say it aloud or will the word cause thousands to faint from terror?)... *emails*
😱
Well, we just naturally thought you were looking out for our best interests.

But now you say you are surprised.

Oh that Donald! Got your nose again, didn't he, Chucky?

[DonCoquixote]

19. OMG

he shocked Todd can't manage tp polish this turd? just bring on the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse already!

[hatrack]

20. Gee willikers, Chuck - did the coffee finally kick in?

Glad you could snore yourself awake, you fucking pandering pantload.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

21. When Chuck Toady doesn't like you

You know you've fucked up.

[gratuitous]

22. "Almost", chucktodd?

Looking to be crowned King of Understatement now that boot-licking toady doesn't pay so well anymore due to the labor pool glut?

[Bobbie Jo]

23. "surprisingly divisive?"

Not sure how anyone surprised at all? I expected no less than another hateful campaign speech, that's all he knows. The man doesn't have a presidential bone in his body.

[nini]

24. Ya think?

Where have they been the last year?

[2naSalit]

28. There's no f'ing "almost" about it, toad!