Donald Trump ended his brief absence from Twitter this morning with a series of attacks on the media and — surprisingly — on voters for not giving him enough credit for self-funding the campaign. First up, the media isn’t being “fair” for not covering his “great” 2nd place finish:
My experience in Iowa was a great one. I started out with all of the experts saying I couldn't do well there and ended up in 2nd place. Nice
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Because I was told I could not do well in Iowa, I spent very little there – a fraction of Cruz & Rubio. Came in a strong second. Great honor
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
The media has not covered my long-shot great finish in Iowa fairly. Brought in record voters and got second highest vote total in history!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
I will be talking about my wonderful experience in Iowa and the simultaneous unfair treatment by the media-later in New Hampshire. Big crowd
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Well, 2nd place doesn’t seem like such a great story when Trump was leading in every poll before the caucuses:
Trump went on to complain about voters, too:
I don't believe I have been given any credit by the voters for self-funding my campaign, the only one. I will keep doing, but not worth it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
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That last tweet is a little bit confusing. What’s “not worth it”?
huh? not worth it? https://t.co/8yrZlAdAYr
— Jon Ward (@jonward11) February 2, 2016
The whole running for president thing?
https://twitter.com/KevinWGlass/status/694561975070666752
OMG I think he may drop out. https://t.co/anrvfYls4P
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) February 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/SonnyBunch/status/694568670941548544
Just to check, Trump doesn't think his campaign is worth funding but he's going to keep doing it himself? https://t.co/D9jNAIN9BQ
— Samuel Gray (@samsbit) February 2, 2016
Or does he mean that he’s going to start raising more money?
https://twitter.com/BenjySarlin/status/694560775550148609
Shorter: "Hell, if I'm gonna lose, someone else oughta pay for it." https://t.co/T9MLzJtszm
— Bryan McGrath (@ConsWahoo) February 2, 2016
Whatever he means, blaming the voters could pose a problem for the front-runner:
Here comes the self pity. https://t.co/CQo9oZVcWB
— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) February 2, 2016
Trump is complaining about voters now? I'm surprised. https://t.co/X13ZdBdh4W
— Emily Flitter (@FlitterOnFraud) February 2, 2016
Shorter Trump: you voters are dumbies and if you don't treat me fairly, I'll quit. https://t.co/iq5VqvbZg5
— Rusty Shackleford (@dap1510) February 2, 2016
Ah, the ol' Blame-The-Voters Strategy. Works every time. https://t.co/CwuE20K3Ko
— Molly Beck (@MollyBeck) February 2, 2016
what kind of credit would you like? https://t.co/AS70O1yyud
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) February 2, 2016
He's on the verge of calling the voters fat morons. This is becoming fun again. https://t.co/GLrJKRdut4
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/pmarca/status/694568427323674625
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