The ‘It Takes A Trump To Change Washington’
Defense Of The President
Posted By: unionriverman2316, 11/3/2019 9:09:53 AM
Some supporters of President Trump have adopted the following defense of the (at times) nasty, over-the-top rhetoric Trump uses against his adversaries: Trump is “no Mr. Nice Guy,” but “sometimes it takes a Donald Trump to change Washington.” In fact, Trump’s recently released campaign ad makes this pitch in just that language. As a means of making ethical Trump supporters feel better about backing the president, this defense has appeal. But is there anything to it? Not much. Ronald Reagan changed Washington without being Trump-like. Headline corrected*
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Well known member of the DC elite....and well known "never-Trumper" Mirengoff is at it again. Forget about Trumps accomplishments....the man is just is NOT "presidential" enough! PM's writings belong in the WaPoop.