Posted on 10/21/2021 6:26:08 PM PDT by Ennis85
was bombarded with criticism on Tuesday for labeling late Secretary of State Colin Powell a 'RINO' who 'made plenty of mistakes' in a statement one day after Powell's death of COVID-19 complications at age 84.
In an email full of mixed messages, Trump commented on the posthumous praise Powell has been receiving since Monday morning and said he hoped he'd get the same treatment 'one day.'
'Wonderful to see Colin Powell, who made big mistakes on Iraq and famously, so-called weapons of mass destruction, be treated in death so beautifully by the Fake News Media,' Trump said in a statement through his Save America PAC.
'Hope that happens to me someday. He was a classic RINO [Republican In Name Only], if even that, always being the first to attack other Republicans. He made plenty of mistakes, but anyway, may he rest in peace!'
People across the political spectrum seized on the comment. Trump was accused of being 'jealous' of the posthumous media coverage Powell was receiving.
Others attacked the ex-president for 'dancing' on Powell's 'grave' and lashing out because he's insecure.
Trump's insulting comments came barely more than 24 hours after Powell's death.
'So how does this statement from the former President of the United States make you feel as an American?' Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California said on Twitter.
Political scientist Larry Sabato not only condemned Trump but also members of the ex-president's party who 'keep silent' on his Powell comments.
'No decent human being will defend Trump’s malevolent, spiteful, narcissistic statement on Gen. Powell. But those Republicans who keep silent today will speak volumes about how Trump has debased them and their once-great party. Candidates with no courage never deserve our votes,' Sabato wrote on Twitter.
Jon Soltz, the leader of progressive veterans' group Vote Vets,
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*Trump was bombarded
Trump is honest. Can’t say much for the rest.
Powell was worse than a RINO but not as bad as McCain
Powell WAS a RINO.
Yes. He should have bashed Bush instead.
Never get involved in a land war in Asia without a clear exit strategy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0AxrOUJ62E
It’s a Mistake.
We’ll Send a Card and Flowers.
Powell voted for Obama.
What i wonder about is this statement was released with the Save America logo but on that website that statement never was there so I was wondering did he in fact actually say it?
Pretty much a dick move
Trump tells truth libtards have panties in a wad. What else is new?
Yes and more, the Bush family groomed and pushed his career. He was at best mediocre
Powell loathed Trump. Trump was way too charitable with the RINO comment, although he could have waited for the body to cool.
I’m sure the Lincoln Project, the Bush family and Liz Cheney were quite upset. But, who cares what they think?
Agreed.
Not from me.
Just because you die doesn’t give you protection against criticism and the truth.
Powell was a RINO.
In fact he was a loyal democrat.
Well, if the shoe fits...
Pretty much a dick move
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Agreed.
“Backlash”. Hahahhahahahahahaha
Hokaaaay…
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