Donald Trump Says He's Most Thankful for Himself on Thanksgiving
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Source: newsweek
The president was on a phone call with members of the media and the military early Thursday morning when one reporter asked him what he was "most thankful for" this year.
"For having a great family and for having made a tremendous difference in this country," Trump responded. "I made a tremendous difference in the country. This country is so much stronger now than it was when I took office that you won't believe it."
The president continued, adding, "And I mean, you see it, but so much stronger that people can't even believe it. When I see foreign leaders, they say we cannot believe the difference in strength between the United States now and the United States two years ago. Made a lot of progress."
His response contrasted sharply with that of his Oval Office predecessor, Barack Obama, who said on Wednesday that he was thankful for the future "generation of leaders."
"I am grateful for the next generation of leadersthe young people who are tolerant, creative, idealistic and doing the work to create the world as it should be. Who understand that hope requires action. From the Obama family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving," Obama posted on Twitter.
Obama's comment came after he made a surprise appearance at a Chicago food bank, where he volunteered ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-thanksgiving-statement-thankful-himself-1228390
Hong Kong Cavalier
(4,571 posts)I don't believe it.
I hate that man with the heat of a nova.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,267 posts)And by next Thanksgiving I hope I have something entirely the opposite to be thankful for.
CrispyQ
(36,221 posts)world wide wally
(21,718 posts)rainin
(3,010 posts)groundloop
(11,486 posts)I just really can't come up with the words to express my total disdain for tRump. It seems like every other day (at least) he stoops to a new low, and he hasn't failed to disappoint with this.
The contrast between President Obama and tRump is unbelievable. Damn I miss that man.
Botany
(70,281 posts)The president continued, adding, "And I mean, you see it, but so much stronger that people can't even believe it. When I see foreign leaders, they say we cannot believe the difference in strength between the United States now and the United States two years ago. Made a lot of progress." Tell this to the Kurds, Donny.
livetohike
(22,084 posts)what was so much better. Not manufacturing , not the environment, not our relations with our allies, not our respect in the world, not our Justice system, etc.
PatSeg
(46,773 posts)what he said last year.
This part is probably true, that foreign leaders can't believe the difference in strength between the United States now and two years ago. The whole world is incredulous at what we've become.
Wuddles440
(1,098 posts)literally personifies everything that is repugnant in the human condition. He's a prime example of why abortion needs to remain legal and some members of society should not be permitted to procreate. I had never despised anyone as much as this vermin!
sboatcar
(408 posts)keithbvadu2
(36,360 posts)Funny how those "foreign leaders" don't have names or countries.
JudyM
(29,122 posts)Article is from last year, which exceeds this forums 12 hour limit for late breaking news by just a bit. Ok to repost in GD if youd like, of course.