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Mike 03

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40. Speculation: Trump has this idea that if Ivanka is present at an event he's
Sat Mar 21, 2020, 09:35 AM
Mar 2020

less likely to be attacked, like she's some peace offering or has some magical power to calm people down, or maybe he thinks people won't attack him in front of his daughter. He's used her like this before.

Dr. Fauci is in an interestingly powerful position. He's the main reason 70% of the viewers watch these pressers. I think prior to the presser he strenuously objected to something Trump or Pompeo planned to say, resulting in the tension we saw. He isn't afraid of Trump but Trump needs him for his credibility.

But there were other things on Trump's mind, like negative press coverage, maybe something he saw on NBC or MSNBC that was triggered by Alexander.

Maybe Trump will fire Fauci at some point, but it would be the worst PR move ever.

Trump was glaring at them. True Blue American Mar 2020 #1
He demanded subservience. kentuck Mar 2020 #2
He argued with Doctor Fauci True Blue American Mar 2020 #4
If there's no cheering crowd.... SergeStorms Mar 2020 #91
Yes PatSeg Mar 2020 #25
Which I just don't get exboyfil Mar 2020 #31
It is hard to say PatSeg Mar 2020 #45
I think if Fauci really stood up to him, Trump would fire him. thesquanderer Mar 2020 #49
The expression on Trump's face as Fauci was speaking at the podium, and the way Trump loomed sop Mar 2020 #67
It also brought to mind PatSeg Mar 2020 #72
People I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2020 #81
Most despicable POS in American history. ooky Mar 2020 #94
I hope Dr. Fauci knows - HE has the power. Not Trump. Grins Mar 2020 #83
Similar thoughts run through my head PatSeg Mar 2020 #89
Where have I seen this before? TheBlackAdder Mar 2020 #50
Trump should have lost by a landslide for this crap alone hangaleft Mar 2020 #90
Can't watch it DownriverDem Mar 2020 #51
I've watched it around 5 times. zackymilly Mar 2020 #63
Several times Trump looked over the presenter's shoulder at their written notes. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2020 #87
My guess is that if the pressers continue NoMoreRepugs Mar 2020 #3
He said True Blue American Mar 2020 #6
From Thursday's coronavirus presser. He was itching to lambaste someone. tetedur Mar 2020 #15
He also added that maybe there should be just two or three of you..a veiled threat, imo Cetacea Mar 2020 #73
I used to watch ALL the press briefings, I'm surprised they haven't dewsgirl Mar 2020 #11
Maddow is right. The "fake news" should stop indulging him with pressers. maddiemom Mar 2020 #46
i believe she actually said... consider_this Mar 2020 #59
Isn't he electioneering? littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #95
Yet they'll be showing it again today. onecaliberal Mar 2020 #70
Sean Spicer reports for what "network"? dem4decades Mar 2020 #5
Clown suit so the idiot could pick him out 2naSalit Mar 2020 #10
freebie from Dancing with the Stars n/t countingbluecars Mar 2020 #16
Cha-cha.... magicarpet Mar 2020 #19
He's about as shitty a dancer as he was... Trueblue Texan Mar 2020 #71
He was in Newsmax's seat. Apparently he has a show there or a podcast underpants Mar 2020 #27
Something changed in 24hrs avlbeerfan Mar 2020 #7
The USA is now on a steeper curve than Italy? Danascot Mar 2020 #79
We were 10 days behind Italy. Now only 6 days behind. tclambert Mar 2020 #93
trump still thinks this is all just his reality teevee show. NRaleighLiberal Mar 2020 #8
it was his rally for the day Dixc Mar 2020 #23
I was saying Rebl2 Mar 2020 #84
The media should stop airing these shitshows live. BKDem Mar 2020 #32
He seemed jumpy to me, watching every speaker like a hawk. Grammy23 Mar 2020 #9
I watched the clip UpInArms Mar 2020 #12
+1 mdelaguna Mar 2020 #33
Trump Berates Peter Alexander of NBC at CV Presser appalachiablue Mar 2020 #42
Thanks for posting the video UpInArms Mar 2020 #48
Dr. Birx especially looks like she wants to cry. nt tblue37 Mar 2020 #53
Yes, they all look drained, Dr. Birx the most. Nightmare appalachiablue Mar 2020 #55
Thanks for this. Staging info is important when living under a reality show regime. ancianita Mar 2020 #13
There should be a moratorium on his ego stroking pressers. gademocrat7 Mar 2020 #14
Someone said yesterday that Hope Hicks was called back and in charge of calming Trump down. Frustratedlady Mar 2020 #17
Thank you for sharing this. Six117 Mar 2020 #18
It is like watching a wreck. True Blue American Mar 2020 #38
In other words, a classic trump clusterfuck. spanone Mar 2020 #20
Dr. Birx looked as if she was about to faint. Dr. Fauci stood livetohike Mar 2020 #21
Good question! Why was Ivanka there? kentuck Mar 2020 #22
I see no other reason! Unless it was Take Your Daughter To livetohike Mar 2020 #24
She was there like she was from the beginning. llmart Mar 2020 #30
"I'll take 'totally lost it' for $1000, Alex....." MyOwnPeace Mar 2020 #28
I hadn't seen or heard that she was there. Love this response. underpants Mar 2020 #34
LOL good one! n/t livetohike Mar 2020 #64
I'm sure she knows what the red, contorted face and shouting mean. Grasswire2 Mar 2020 #88
The way Dr. Birx was blinking, I wish I knew Morse Code. Buns_of_Fire Mar 2020 #35
Looked to me like she was wnylib Mar 2020 #65
The first day she nodded over two hundred times. The next day she pullerd a Rosenstein, blank stare Cetacea Mar 2020 #75
Senators had their chance exboyfil Mar 2020 #36
Senators could advocate for it, barbtries Mar 2020 #68
another "unwanted Ivanka" meme treestar Mar 2020 #74
Some have suggested the networks stop coverage of these pressers The Blue Flower Mar 2020 #26
I agree. FoxNewsSucks Mar 2020 #37
Agreed. spanone Mar 2020 #47
I will never understand why ANYone is afraid of that asshat. n/t DarleenMB Mar 2020 #29
Because he will tweet at them? Call them an infantile nick name? Like you, I will never tulipsandroses Mar 2020 #39
Persons with Cluster B disorders are dangerous. They are mean and vindictive. Laelth Mar 2020 #41
Fauci is probably worried he would be fired and that would cost millions of lives. dem4decades Mar 2020 #43
Speculation: Trump has this idea that if Ivanka is present at an event he's Mike 03 Mar 2020 #40
Most likely, Trump ordered everyone to call this the "Chinese flu." Laelth Mar 2020 #44
Shit show Dem forever Mar 2020 #52
Dems should be calling it the Trump Virus or Donnie Doomsday Virus. Rs would be all over us if there Pepsidog Mar 2020 #54
A request to UAW members JTOL Mar 2020 #56
Opinion Of Just A Guy Hunkering Down ProfessorGAC Mar 2020 #61
It was stomach churning to watch Trump stalk the speakers! BlueJac Mar 2020 #57
Excellent analysis! Nitram Mar 2020 #58
Compared to Governor Cuomo's Presser nwduke Mar 2020 #60
that's what it is. barbtries Mar 2020 #62
The Reality TV PResidency... Wounded Bear Mar 2020 #66
They're ALL campaign events. And that's ALL they are. Paladin Mar 2020 #69
Just what I was thinking. Dark n Stormy Knight Mar 2020 #80
Interesting that from the very little l chose to watch of the lies Enoki33 Mar 2020 #76
I think Pompeo was there for some political military posturing. The US test launch of a... Anon-C Mar 2020 #77
This message was self-deleted by its author democratisphere Mar 2020 #78
Who you callin' Mister? czarjak Mar 2020 #82
#TrumpCovid xyoungblood Mar 2020 #85
Rude Pundit said it best wwwmovetoamend Mar 2020 #86
Kudos to California Gov. Gavin Newsom for calling out attacks on Asians in yesterday's announcement. NBachers Mar 2020 #92
I imagine about now he should be wishing... subana Mar 2020 #96
Great post malaise Mar 2020 #97
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