MAGNIFICENT! DJT at the Press Conference

2/16/2017 | By Laz A. Mataz

[Lazamataz]

MAGNIFICENT!

I seldom watch press conferences by Presidents. Today I did.

What I saw was a masterful delivery, both in content and tone. For those that could not tune in, here are the bullet points:

1. He started right away by noting that the news media is "totally out of control", a theme he hit often throughout the presser.
   
   
2. He stated that he "inherited a mess, both at home and abroad."
   
   
3. He stated that "I’ve ordered plans to beginning a massive rebuilding of the US military" and "The greatest people in the world are members of the US military."
   
   
4. He stated that the Democrats have "screwed things up royally", and reminded us of all he accomplished in a few short weeks "with no cabinet".
   
   
5. Commented on the problem of drugs in America, reminding us that the country is awash in narcotics, and saying "We’re going to destroy the drug cartels. We’re going to have a wall that works."
   
   
6. He stated that there will be a "new and comprehensive EO next week to protect our people.”... . He also took a great little shot: “We will protect all Americans... (pauses)... (small little dismissive wave) .... even reporters.”
   
   
7. He warned that SCOTUS Nominee Gorsuch "will be there one way or another" but he prefers "the old-fashioned way".
   
   
8. Then followed questions. There were several questions about Gen. Flynn. President Trump stated that Flynn is a good man, but the problems with the lack of correct communications with VP Pence were "unacceptable." He noted that Flynn did NOTHING wrong by contacting Russia, and "that was his job."
   
   
9. He then went on (several times) to call out the press on lying about the Russia contacts. Asked point blank, did anyone contact Russia during his run-up to the election, he stated "no one that I am aware of", then stated unequivocally that he "has no dealings with Russia", no business, no loans, and hasn't spoken to anyone from Russia for decades, except Putin, who called him twice to congratulate him for the win and the inauguration.
   
   
10. He then launched into a very scathing indictment of the leaks, of classified information, and the irresponsibility of the press for relaying he classified information. He went on further to note that classified calls to Mexico and Australia were also made public, and he wondered aloud how those calls were even known about -- much less a full transcript being released! He specifically called out that the leaks were likely from former Obama people.
    
    
11. When asked what his response to various provocations from Russia as of late, he laid the blame on the press, telling them that this fake scandal has made it very difficult to get a good working relationship with Russia. He hoped it could still happen. He mused, "Wouldn't it be great if the two major superpowers worked together on problems throughout the world...." The reporter pressed him to state what his responses to the provocations would be, and he outright refused, stating that "unlike previous administrations, I don't announce my plans for responses."
    
    
12. Over and over again, the subject of Russia came up, and over and over again, he smacked it down as pure fake news and lies. He remarked that the America people get it. He then went on to speak about the hate and pure anger of (as an example) CNN. He remarked that he doesn't mind a bad story, but he does insist on a fair one.
    
    
13. As an example of fake news, he called out the WSJ by name, who stated that the intel agencies are withholding information from him. He cited (someone, I forget who) who specifically said this is total garbage, total nonsense.
    
    
14. He held an olive branch out, telling the news agencies, that if they reported FAIRLY -- not positively, but FAIRLY -- that he would be one of their biggest boosters. The American people want to know what's going on, he said, but right now, they can't find out the truth.
    
    
15. He criticized the Democrats and Schumer by name for delaying the nominations for no good purpose. He said nothing else is getting done because the Democrats won't do their jobs. He noted that every administration loses a few nominees.
    
    
16. In several of the answers, he brought up how CNN actually provided the debate questions to Hillary. He chided Hillary for not being honorable and refusing them, and then contrasted the treatment he would have gotten: "Can you imagine, if I got the debate questions like Hillary did, you would call for the reinstatement of the death penalty and the electric chair for me...!!!"
    
    
17. When asked about DACA, he said this issue tore at his heart. He said there are many good kids that would be caught up in a revocation of DACA, and that this is his single hardest issue. He said the law was brutal, and that he'd like to revisit it to not hurt the innocents among those kids.

The takeaway I got from this is that President Trump completely squashed the Russian #FakeScandal, that he showed himself to be calm in the face of fire, that his answers were both satisfying and also jabbed the out-of-control news media for their lack of truthfulness. He was funny in parts, and expressed that he was actually enjoying the presser.

This was the single greatest presser I could ever imagine. He was calm, relatively articulate, hit lots of major points, and shoved the lies back in the presses faces.

And these are the things he TOLD us he's doing. I'm sure there's lots going on that isn't going to be mentioned.... like finding and prosecuting the leakers of classified information.

[poconopundit]

Good comment. Yes, it was a REAL talk — a real conversation with the press — across many questions. He kept going back the theme of trying to correct the dishonest problem in the press.

Such forthright talk and directness is what real leaders do. And we have not had a real leader in a long time.

Even Reagan was not as relaxed and as comfortable as Trump is.

It was a conversation in a large living room, not a Q&A.

Magnificent...

[Scooter100]

You kept using the words "fair" and "fairly" in your summary. Trump didn't use those words. He used "the truth".

To put a twist on Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, "Fair's got nothin' to do with it."

[Reddy]

I was in and out of the car and heard bits and pieces... all FANTASTIC! Go Trump! Go USA!

[cpforlife.org]

President Trump's Press Conference was one for the ages.

[Big Red Badger]

Me Thinks Trump is Working on a Plan...

[Pelham]

“Who is this P guy?”

He claims to be the real life role model for Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. What he is is a crackpot who has Alex Jone’s rapt attention.

[Lazamataz]

Wuff. That sounds like a mentally unbalanced fellow.

[rlmorel]

I got a chance to finally watch it! OMG, brilliant, BRILLIANT!

"The Failing New York Times"!!!!

[rlmorel]

I was lukewarm on Trump as a candidate because I didn’t know if he was just going to say anything to get elected, much like every other politician.

Holy Cannoli, this guy really does not give a rat’s patootie if the press loves him, hates him, or wants him dead. He seems to not give a flying f*** what they think, so he sees no reason to make kissy-face with them.

I love it. I really did nearly spit my drink when I heard him say “The Failing New York Times” not just once, but multiple times!!!!!

I have a grin a mile wide on my face as I type this. I am beginning to believe that Donald Trump is a Freeper!

[Yaelle]

If The Prez is not a FReeper, he should be!

[rlmorel]

I sure do like the way he thinks.

[Squantos]

ROTFLMAO ......!!!

[EDINVA]

It’s becoming clearer, at least to me, that the universe that is set up vs. Trump — Dems of all stripes, the entire left, the media, academia, the film, music and fashion industries, the lobbyists, and the think tanks right and left — not only despise his politics (and supporters), they want to send a very clear message that non-politicians, especially one who is a self-made billionaire, cannot and will not succeed in the nation’s highest office. They need to have someone who can be bought lock, stock and barrel.

[NonValueAdded]

Love it!

[rhoda_penmark]

I did watch/listen later. Thanks Youtube!

[Dr.Deth]

Shep is the afternoon face of FOX. He sucks.

With pride.

[Mr. K]

OK Dammit!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

*TRUMP BUMP*

[Pelham]

Some in a position to know say that Trump’s close advisors have been reading FR for a long time. It’s not a coincidence that our concerns, including our bitter dislike of the MSM and the GOPe, is reflected in DT.

[MHGinTN]

Amazing summary, Laz. You have a knack!