Trump shuns Democrats and media at first state dinner

[Judi Lynn]

The president will welcome French President Emmanuel Macron next week in the State Dining Room, a smaller venue than the Obamas used.

By MATTHEW NUSSBAUM 04/20/2018 04:09 PM EDT Updated 04/20/2018 05:27 PM EDT

For once, President Donald Trump is opting to go smaller.

The president who delights in bigness — of his buildings, his crowd sizes, his hands — is opting for a slimmed-down affair when he hosts French President Emmanuel Macron for his first state dinner on Tuesday.

Gone are the President Barack Obama-era days of outside event-planning firms and tents set up on the South Lawn to accommodate guest lists of more than 350. Like President George W. Bush, Trump will host the event in the State Dining Room, with a guest list close to 150.

But unlike his predecessors, Trump hasn’t invited any members of Congress from the opposing party. He’s also opted not to invite any members of the media, another departure from past state dinners.

More:
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/20/trump-shuts-democrats-and-media-out-of-first-state-dinner-540815

[Iliyah]

1. Fake news outlets and hate radio - Murdoch and sin sin clair

t-rump the dictator.

[Angry Dragon]

2. a two-year old

[sharedvalues]

3. Media should have shunned him a LONG time ago

[madamesilverspurs]

4. Would expect nothing better

from the petulant impotentate.


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[Buns_of_Fire]

5. Official House of Rump agenda for the fun-filled evening:

Appetizer: Pork Rinds / Fritos with French Onion Dip

Main Course: Royale with Cheese / Freedom Fries

Dessert: See "Appetizer"

After dinner the president will entertain with a dramatic reading chronicling his 2016 election victory.

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