Metaphor alert part II: Trump motorcade involved in accident

Metaphors… Metaphors everywhere. https://t.co/MY89qGcATJ

— Ryan Finfrock (@RyanFinfrock) July 18, 2016

GOP convention metaphor of the day #1: The gavel is already starting to fall apart.

GOP convention metaphor of the day #2:

JUST IN: Donald Trump’s motorcade involved in accident in NY. Trump not injured. https://t.co/7eshI3SCbQ https://t.co/6o7Wn5CwSv

— CNN (@CNN) July 18, 2016

Trump senior aide tells @FoxNews their motorcade got into accident–told it was a staff car. @realDonaldTrump and all staff are “all ok"

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) July 18, 2016

THIS is really starting off well.

https://twitter.com/HollyAnderson/status/755149697216569344

Trump still reportedly plans to be in Cleveland in time to introduce his wife tonight at the convention.

Update:

The Secret Service has pointed out that the accident involved Trump staff vehicles that weren’t part of Trump’s official motorcade:

FACT CHECK: Media report re Trump motorcade accident. Vehicles involved were operated by campaign staff and NOT part of motorcade.

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) July 18, 2016