President Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and before he even took office.
  • Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works
    31·
    2 months ago

    Trump doesn’t do hyperbole. He’s a narcissist. He genuinely believes his own bullshit. It only becomes hyperbole/sarcasm/a joke/a negotiating tactic/[insert some other excuse] when he comes up short against his own limitations and reality.

    • MagicShel@lemmy.zipEnglish
      15·
      2 months ago

      I don’t think the two are mutually exclusive, but I’m not going to fight about it. I’m sure as hell not here to stand up for him. I’m just way more pissed at the people who look at him and see leadership material than I am pissed at Trump for being Trump.

      Everyone knew exactly who he was and fucking chose him. What an indictment of our society that this was even possible.