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BumRushDaShow

(129,944 posts)
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 05:29 AM Apr 28

RFK Jr. hits back after Trump's 'barely coherent' rant

Source: The Hill

04/27/24 11:21 PM ET


Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hit back at former President Trump following his “barely coherent” rant on TruthSocial Friday night targeting the Independent presidential candidate.

“When frightened men take to social media they risk descending into vitriol, which makes them sound unhinged,” Kennedy said Saturday in a social media post on X. “President Trump’s rant against me is a barely coherent barrage of wild and inaccurate claims that should best be resolved in the American tradition of presidential debate.”

Kennedy’s rebuttal comes as Trump went after the independent White House candidate in a series of TruthSocial posts published on Friday. The former president argued the independent candidate has been inserted in the field to help President Biden and that his running mate, Nichole Shanahan, is not a serious vice presidential pick.

Kennedy praised Trump as a debater, but said he does not have to be “panicked” to exchange ideas on the podium. “President Trump, who has proven himself the most adept debater in modern American political history, should not be panicked to meet me on that stage,” Kennedy said.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4626758-rfk-jr-hits-back-after-trumps-barely-coherent-rant/

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RFK Jr. hits back after Trump's 'barely coherent' rant (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Apr 28 OP
Ha-ha! Mike Nelson Apr 28 #1
"I'd love to see a DJT vs RFK debate... Biden would win!" BumRushDaShow Apr 28 #3
This! wolfie001 Apr 28 #18
I'd like to Traildogbob Apr 28 #29
That alone Traildogbob Apr 28 #28
Kennedy said about Trump: The most adept debater in modern American politics patricia92243 Apr 28 #2
I think RFKjr meant the way Trump could out-insult the other candidates at the Republican primary debates. Earth-shine Apr 28 #5
I think he's appealing to Trump's ego in order to lure Trump into inviting him to a big-time debate with Trump and Biden TheRickles Apr 28 #9
I agree! It comes across as reverse psychology poke to me. BlueKota Apr 28 #26
Yeah I think RFK jr has Trump confused w Joe Biden. emulatorloo Apr 28 #15
Trump debates like the narcissist he is. mzmolly Apr 28 #19
No puppet... No puppet. You're the puppet. n/t Harker Apr 28 #4
I can't help but remember the eloquent soaring oration of his uncle Teddy in the Senate Walleye Apr 28 #6
I think we need to give up the notion that Bob Jr has any measure of the family charm Bucky Apr 28 #17
And his voice sounds like gravel Captain Zero Apr 28 #31
He says his voice changed... wait for it... cause of a flu vaccine 😆 ISYN Bucky Apr 28 #33
Trump is now scared of Robert taking votes from him. 3Hotdogs Apr 28 #7
Anyone who saw RFK jr on Bill Maher, he was pathetic JohnSJ Apr 28 #8
He said he has family on his side Tree Lady Apr 28 #22
Anyone who describes Trump as TNNurse Apr 28 #10
Rats devouring each other. Vinca Apr 28 #11
Good grief. He's even misusing the appellation "president trump." PSPS Apr 28 #12
I knew that bromance would implode. tanyev Apr 28 #13
He's hoping for Hubert Humphery' path , particularly Mopar151 Apr 28 #32
Maybe rfk meant master debater Marthe48 Apr 28 #14
Nice touch. n/t Harker Apr 28 #20
Jr. High humor is okay, I hope Marthe48 Apr 28 #21
Good wordplay ought to be better acknowledged. Harker Apr 28 #24
I heard that groans are a good response to puns Marthe48 Apr 28 #25
Good Lord but Froggy and Stinky so deserve each other Bucky Apr 28 #16
RFK JR's donors are the same donors as Trumps'. Look at his friends in the picture below. LetMyPeopleVote Apr 28 #23
I did not realize that Bob's poor wife committed suicide mahina Apr 28 #30
Bobby's uncle would have stomped Trump in any debate DFW Apr 28 #27
Barack Obama Mopar151 Apr 28 #34

Mike Nelson

(9,984 posts)
1. Ha-ha!
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 06:01 AM
Apr 28

... He believes Trump is, "the most adept debater in modern American political history," huh? Well, this proves RFK Jr is a liar. Also, he knows Trump well. I'd love to see a DJT vs RFK debate... Biden would win!

Traildogbob

(8,884 posts)
29. I'd like to
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 07:48 PM
Apr 28

See RFK Jr and Sauer, trumps immunity lawyer, sing Bohemian Rhapsody in harmony. 😵?💫🫨

Traildogbob

(8,884 posts)
28. That alone
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 07:45 PM
Apr 28

Should disqualify Kennedy from roaming in public without assistance. He is off the cliff loony. No nukes near him ever.

patricia92243

(12,607 posts)
2. Kennedy said about Trump: The most adept debater in modern American politics
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 06:03 AM
Apr 28

Where was I when this happened? Trumps actual debates are mediocre at best. Maybe Kennedy meant Trump's one-sided rallies.

 

Earth-shine

(4,044 posts)
5. I think RFKjr meant the way Trump could out-insult the other candidates at the Republican primary debates.
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 06:45 AM
Apr 28

TheRickles

(2,102 posts)
9. I think he's appealing to Trump's ego in order to lure Trump into inviting him to a big-time debate with Trump and Biden
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 08:18 AM
Apr 28

It may be his best chance to get on the big stage.

mzmolly

(51,018 posts)
19. Trump debates like the narcissist he is.
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 12:34 PM
Apr 28

He's a master of deflection. That's not a debate skill is it?

Bucky

(54,094 posts)
17. I think we need to give up the notion that Bob Jr has any measure of the family charm
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 11:46 AM
Apr 28

Honestly, the most passion I've ever seen him speak is when he defended Israel's right to launch its reckless over the top retaliation against Palestinian neighborhoods.

And unlike his father, he's only against things. He doesn't offer any compelling vision of or solutions for today's problems. That's the most unKennedy thing about him.

Captain Zero

(6,861 posts)
31. And his voice sounds like gravel
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 08:02 PM
Apr 28

In a concrete mixer.
If RFK AND Trump would debate each other first before any debate with Biden, Biden could say he watched it and then just say he is not debating either one of them.

Bucky

(54,094 posts)
33. He says his voice changed... wait for it... cause of a flu vaccine 😆 ISYN
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 09:45 PM
Apr 28

But it is a known side effect of those testosterone shots he's been getting

3Hotdogs

(12,462 posts)
7. Trump is now scared of Robert taking votes from him.
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 07:04 AM
Apr 28

There was no mention of RFK until the poll last week that showed him taking votes from Trump.

Tree Lady

(11,532 posts)
22. He said he has family on his side
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 04:54 PM
Apr 28

and that there are 105 family members. So I am assuming his kids and wife on his side maybe a few others so 95 against?

TNNurse

(6,931 posts)
10. Anyone who describes Trump as
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 08:26 AM
Apr 28

"the most adept debater in modern American political history" should not be taken seriously.
And that is just one example of this man's bizarre ideas.

tanyev

(42,669 posts)
13. I knew that bromance would implode.
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 09:13 AM
Apr 28

Kind of wish Kennedy had been picked as Trump’s VP before it happened, though.

Mopar151

(10,006 posts)
32. He's hoping for Hubert Humphery' path , particularly
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 08:15 PM
Apr 28

If A) Trump. Is clapped in Irons
B) If Stinky shorts out worse
C) The MAGA throw a hate block on Nikki

Harker

(14,085 posts)
24. Good wordplay ought to be better acknowledged.
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 05:56 PM
Apr 28

I think people who groan at puns are, largely, people who are incapable of applying them.

mahina

(17,744 posts)
30. I did not realize that Bob's poor wife committed suicide
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 07:54 PM
Apr 28

Said to be in part by the 38 affairs he had in one single year. That poor woman. What in the hell is he thinking about running for Office with such a horrible fact in his history?

DFW

(54,500 posts)
27. Bobby's uncle would have stomped Trump in any debate
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 06:59 PM
Apr 28

To call Trump “the most adept debater” only proves that is not playing with a full deck.

Mopar151

(10,006 posts)
34. Barack Obama
Sun Apr 28, 2024, 10:21 PM
Apr 28

Should moderate! There should be a.judging system for lies, half truths, or ducking the question.

Special guest referees? ( Phil Scott, and Elizabeth Warren )The judging panel? (Al Franken, chief judge, Jim Jordan, token Dumbass!)
Seargeant At Arms? ( The Rock Dwayne Johnson might be good here)

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