That balancing act between the desire to “let Trump be Trump” and the wish that someone would just take away his phone can be exhausting to watch. The president managed to tip the scale for a lot of people Monday night when he indulged in a quick tweeting binge that first took aim at the House Intelligence Committee and then turned suddenly to the House Freedom Caucus.
Why isn't the House Intelligence Committee looking into the Bill & Hillary deal that allowed big Uranium to go to Russia, Russian speech….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2017
…money to Bill, the Hillary Russian "reset," praise of Russia by Hillary, or Podesta Russian Company. Trump Russia story is a hoax. #MAGA!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2017
The Republican House Freedom Caucus was able to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. After so many bad years they were ready for a win!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2017
The Democrats will make a deal with me on healthcare as soon as ObamaCare folds – not long. Do not worry, we are in very good shape!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2017
Is it OK if we worry a little bit? Maybe taking a jab at the House Freedom Caucus Monday night is a bold negotiating strategy that escapes us at the moment; as stomach-churning as it was to watch, at least Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s literal jump for joy over the pulling of the AHCA vote was timely. The thought of her doing it again after an aide reads her that last tweet … shudder.
"whose turn is it to keep trump from tweeting?" – @KellyannePolls
"Ivanka I think" –@seanspicer
"I thought it was your turn?!" – Ivanka— ¡El Sooopèrr! ن c137 (@SooperMexican) March 28, 2017
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Someone has some free time on his hands tonight. Is Fox News running reruns tonight or something? https://t.co/XEOPn9X7tC
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) March 28, 2017
Asshattery of cataclysmic proportions. https://t.co/Q30wD2zF61
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) March 28, 2017
So conservatives bad, Democrats worth cutting a deal. Got it. https://t.co/7l4hMfFnDV
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) March 28, 2017
In Crazyland, Dems are eager to cut a deal with a guy with a 9% favorable rating with their base, a 36% rating overall, and a GOP Congress.
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) March 28, 2017
WIPING OUT YOUR BASE DEPT: It's suicidal to think @realDonaldTrump can win by allying with Democrats against conservative Republicans
— Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) March 28, 2017
Trump initially blamed Ds for health care failure – now going after his own party, ratcheting up intraparty feud. https://t.co/6mzrKsv0xa
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 28, 2017
Last week you blamed the Democrats. Which is it? Make up your mind.
— Tina Jordan (@TinaJordanNYT) March 28, 2017
The @GOP leader criticizes members of his party, huh? #justsaying
— Ari Herzog (@ariherzog) March 28, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump Don't worry…when u try 2 pass budget, tax reform & infrastructure bills u wont need @freedomcaucus. Keep insulting them!
— Andy Ostroy (@AndyOstroy) March 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/CoFemale/status/846549197088329729
Seriously? You know I support you. The House @freedomcaucus represents WE THE PEOPLE, most of whom voted you in. STOP.
— Kristy (@luchadora41) March 28, 2017
I voted for you, want you to succeed but blaming #FreedomCaucus for you & Ryan crap bill? That's low. #FullRepeal
— Geoff Caldwell (@geoffcaldwell) March 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/josephamodeo/status/846542513766830080
If they were ready for a win and they refused your bill, they must have not seen it as a win.
— (((Seth Berkowitz))) (@sethblink) March 28, 2017
So now what??? https://t.co/OynXPvSuLm
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) March 28, 2017
There is no strategy guys. https://t.co/pHXDojI8Ar
— Emily C. Singer (@CahnEmily) March 28, 2017
— Leon Wolf (@LeonHWolf) March 28, 2017
Horrible bill would bankrupt insurance companies faster and imploded sooner than ACA. Straight repeal only way forward.
— Spiraling To Dystopia (@aikiboy2k) March 28, 2017
then allow insurance sales across state lines, HSAs. Allow Drs and hospitals deduct pro bono health care from taxes.
— Spiraling To Dystopia (@aikiboy2k) March 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/hboulware/status/846548502465433602
Setting aside the moral problems, it is not politically astute to act like Obamacare "implosion" is just deserts/leverage rather than pain.
— Josh Barro (@jbarro) March 28, 2017
we are ready NOW for a win. Fix Healthcare. @SpeakerRyan had 7 yrs to fix and figure out votes. Millions r waiting!!!
— Bear Washington ?? (@washington_bear) March 28, 2017
We're going to get this Legislation done right!
That's the Beauty of #conservative #Control of #congress !#MAGA
— Chicago1Ray ?? (@Chicago1Ray) March 28, 2017
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