Donald Trump, under harsh criticism from the VFW and fellow Republicans for his mishandling of a Gold Star family, fired off a tirade of tweets against CNN today, leading some to mention Michael Bloomberg’s comment last week that Americans need to “elect a sane, competent person.”
In the course of several minutes Trump fired off these tweets:
CNN will soon be the least trusted name in news if they continue to be the press shop for Hillary Clinton.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
CNN anchors are completely out of touch with everyday people worried about rising crime, failing schools and vanishing jobs.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
When will we see stories from CNN on Clinton Foundation corruption and Hillary’s pay-for-play at State Department?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
Will CNN send its cameras to the border to show the massive unreported crisis now unfolding — or are they worried it will hurt Hillary?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
The people who support Hillary sit behind CNN anchor chairs, or headline fundraisers – those disconnected from real life.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
People believe CNN these days almost as little as they believe Hillary….that’s really saying something!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
Hillary, whose decisions have led to the deaths of many, accepted $ from a business linked to ISIS. Silence at CNN. https://t.co/gJYSSXtpaz
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
When will CNN do a segment on Hillary’s plan to increase Syrian refugees 550% and how much it will cost?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
During the GOP convention, CNN cut away from the victims of illegal immigrant violence. They don’t want them heard. https://t.co/EHRiLkQDWD
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
Then, at the end of his long tirade against CNN, Trump offered kind words for House Speaker Paul Ryan’s primary opponent.
Thanks to @pnehlen for your kind words, very much appreciated.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2016
Ryan has endorsed Trump but their relationship is an inch deep at best.
Experts say Trump’s tweets tell us a lot about his temperament.
“Donald Trump is a demagogue who has become a vessel for people’s anxiety and anger,” said Michael Kazin, a Georgetown University history professor. “Half of his own party is against him, and even if he is elected, he’s not a hardened right-wing ideologue. Above all, he’s a great entertainer. He’s a con man who cons himself.”