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riversedge

(69,722 posts)
Tue May 26, 2020, 05:57 PM May 2020

Kayleigh McEnany defends Trump's conspiracy theories about Joe Scarborough

Source: axios





At a press conference Tuesday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany repeatedly defended President Trump tweeting baseless conspiracy theories about the 2001 death of congressional aide Lori Klausutis, 28, who worked for then-congressman Joe Scarborough.

Why it matters: Klausutis' husband has written to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey pleading with him to delete the president's tweets, stating that his "wife deserves better." But McEnany suggested at the press conference that Scarborough, now an MSNBC host, should be held accountable for answers on Klausutis' passing — despite there being no evidence to support Trump's allegations.

Authorities at the time determined that Klausutis passed after losing consciousness from an abnormal heart rhythm, causing her to collapse and strike her head. No foul play was suspected.

What she's saying: McEnancy repeatedly declined to deem Trump accountable for giving the theories a platform, stating: "The president said this morning that this is not an original Trump thought, and it is not."

Read more: https://www.axios.com/trump-joe-scarborough-kayleigh-mcenany-e493b79b-4f45-4481-ba61-14989e880799.html



Does not matter if original thought or not--The president of the US is repeating the crap by his tweeting it.





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Kayleigh McEnany defends Trump's conspiracy theories about Joe Scarborough (Original Post) riversedge May 2020 OP
opinion piece, not news nt msongs May 2020 #1
I would be surprised if tRump ever had an original thought. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2020 #2
On the contrary, Trump has had numerous "original" thoughts. Here are some examples: Nitram May 2020 #18
So all this Joe Scab stuff is a result Wellstone ruled May 2020 #3
Of course Rebl2 May 2020 #4
What's that other name for prostitute? mobeau69 May 2020 #5
The Traditional One? I Dunno. The Present-Day One? "McEnany" nt smb May 2020 #7
What is it about the WH that people would sell their soul for? mobeau69 May 2020 #9
"Trump employee" jmowreader May 2020 #13
Ding, ding, ding! mobeau69 May 2020 #15
Projection? safeinOhio May 2020 #6
We already know of almost 100,000 of them. generalbetrayus May 2020 #14
Two words come to mind: disingenuous asshole. marble falls May 2020 #8
Disingenuous, too! mr_lebowski May 2020 #11
Am I the only one who finds her little Jesus Cross prop f***ing obnoxious? mr_lebowski May 2020 #10
Interesting that Tara Reade wears a large cross front and center as well. LuckyLib May 2020 #16
It's a combination dog whistle/talisman that they think makes them look like they're honest mr_lebowski May 2020 #17
That little flitting sound? LudwigPastorius May 2020 #12
MAGAninny says what? lagomorph777 May 2020 #19

Nitram

(22,671 posts)
18. On the contrary, Trump has had numerous "original" thoughts. Here are some examples:
Thu May 28, 2020, 06:27 PM
May 2020

1. The coranovirus can be cured by drinking Chlorox.

2. Hurricanes can be stopped using nuclear weapons.

3. If you pretend a pandemic doesn't exist, it will just go away.

I'm sure ya'll can cite other examples.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
3. So all this Joe Scab stuff is a result
Tue May 26, 2020, 06:13 PM
May 2020

of Trump and OAN Lawsuit against Maddow being thrown out and OAN having to pay Maddow's Attorney Fees and Court Costs. Remember Trump recently put several Million into OAN with the idea of that Network replacing Fox News as his go to mouth piece.

mobeau69

(11,078 posts)
9. What is it about the WH that people would sell their soul for?
Tue May 26, 2020, 07:59 PM
May 2020

As JFK reminded us a good conscience is our only sure reward.

jmowreader

(50,451 posts)
13. "Trump employee"
Tue May 26, 2020, 11:11 PM
May 2020

For those just joining us, Trump’s grandfather Friedrich owned a successful brothel in a Canadian gold-rush town.

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
10. Am I the only one who finds her little Jesus Cross prop f***ing obnoxious?
Tue May 26, 2020, 08:52 PM
May 2020

I'd bet money she's cracked a Bible at no time or place, other than maybe at church, which I bet she RARELY attends.

Has any other POTUS ever trotted out their press secretary wearing christian regalia like this before?

I think it's offensive as hell.

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
17. It's a combination dog whistle/talisman that they think makes them look like they're honest
Thu May 28, 2020, 02:16 PM
May 2020

Some viewers will obviously believe exactly that, sadly.

LudwigPastorius

(8,944 posts)
12. That little flitting sound?
Tue May 26, 2020, 10:22 PM
May 2020

That was the tiny remainder of a soul leaving MacEnany's body.

I hope backing the Fulvous Führer's torture of a grieving family will all be worth it for you, Barbie.
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