Posted on 06/02/2023 9:12:42 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
It is probably a surprise to Donald Trump that so many people have reacted negatively to his recent very personal attack on Kayleigh McEnany. The most loyal of Trump supporters aren’t bothered but many regular voters are disgusted with his attack on a woman that is viewed by a lot of conservatives as America’s sweetheart. Kayleigh got on the wrong side of Trump’s ego. He decided to try to make her pay for that on social media.
Trump thinks Kayleigh got his poll number wrong in a recent poll, not reflecting a large enough lead for his ego, so he attacked her. No one has been more loyal to Donald Trump than Kayleigh. She was one of the few good hires he made in his White House and she has remained supportive of him to this day, though her support is a bit tempered after the events of January 6, 2021. Nonetheless, no one touts the successes of the Trump administration more than Kayleigh does on her daily appearances on Fox.
Trump called Kayleigh “milktoast”, incorrect spelling noted, and denigrated her “star” power on Fox. It was classic Trump in tone and crassness. It’s bully behavior but he sees it as a show of strength. At the age of 76, the man is not going to change now.
What you see is what you get with Trump. The problem is that this is 2023, not 2015. When he was bold and crass in his remarks in 2015, his irreverent behavior toward pretty much anyone was seen as a welcome change from the go-along-to-get-along attitudes of others running for the Republican nomination. After four years in his first term in office, and during his time out of office, Trump’s rhetoric remains the same. More importantly, he refuses to move on from the election of 2020 and never misses a chance to mention that he was robbed of victory. He is particularly sensitive about poll numbers. He always exaggerates his lead in polls and, if you watched the town hall he did with Hannity on Fox Thursday night, you heard him do so again. It’s what he does.
There is fatigue among conservatives, though, over Trump’s rhetoric. Voters are ready for a change, a fresh face and less vitriol. Voters want a fighter but one with a better tone – a happy warrior, not a candidate constantly riled up. In early primary and caucus states, like New Hampshire, Ron DeSantis is racking up endorsements from state representatives and senators, politicians close to the voters at the state level. It’s a smart move. So, the number of endorsements coming out of New Hampshire for DeSantis is touted as proof that voters want a change.
Trump has lost the endorsement of Rep. James Spillane (R-Deerfield). Spillane withdrew his endorsement for Trump on Thursday and gave it to DeSantis. He specifically cited Trump’s attack on Kayleigh as the reason for the flip.
Rep. James Spillane (R-Deerfield) was on stage with President Trump at the Doubletree in Manchester on April 27 when the former president announced that more than 50 GOP House members had endorsed his candidacy.
But on Thursday, Spillane told NHJournal he was pulling his public endorsement of Trump and backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in response to Trump’s treatment of the popular Fox News personality.
“I can no longer continue endorsing former President Trump,” Spillane said. “I am officially withdrawing my endorsement, as his most recent attack on Kayleigh McEnany is beyond comprehension and explanation. Against my deepest hopes that Trump had learned some measure of control, he has attacked those who have been his staunchest supporters with no regard for their loyalty.”
Spillane is the fourth state representative to flip from Trump to DeSantis in the past few weeks.
Spillane wants the candidates to deliver positive messages.
“I cannot condone the vitriol and disregard for others that Trump has been exhibiting, and I withdraw my endorsement immediately. I am endorsing Ron DeSantis for president in 2024. I pray for the nation that DeSantis remains true to his positive messaging and continues on to win the Republican primary with his vision of positive American success,” Spillane said.
There is Trump fatigue. This is weighed against the successes seen during the Trump administration pre-pandemic. There is no denying he was the most conservative president seen since Reagan in his policies and programs. He focused like a laser on judicial appointments and the Supreme Court and all conservatives should thank him for teaming up with Mitch McConnell and accomplishing all of that. When Trump spouts off in such random ways, just to soothe his ego or gain a headline, it reminds voters of what they don’t like about Trump. All he has to do is settle down and keep some thoughts to himself and he’ll continue to lead in the polls, at least for now. He does himself no favors by letting it rip, especially against someone like Kayleigh.
Trump needs to remember that it is Biden and the Democrats who are his political enemies, not Kayleigh or DeSantis or any other Republican. Even during a primary campaign, he should focus his most severe attacks on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, not fellow Republicans. A good example was how Trump and DeSantis reacted to Joe Biden’s fall Thursday at the Air Force commencement ceremony. Trump graciously said that he hoped Biden wasn’t injured when someone asked him what he thought about Biden’s fall. DeSantis said the same and included a mild zing against Biden.
“You may have seen Joe Biden had a fall earlier today. Don’t know if he sustained any injuries but we wish him a speedy recovery. But we also wish the United States of America a swift recovery from the injuries it’s sustained under Joe Biden.”
DeSantis gets it. He’s Trump-like without the rough edges. Trump should take this time when he is so far ahead in polls to go after Biden.
Kilmeade is a RINO Trump-hater.
“Kayleigh McEnany is much cuter, much younger, and quite possibly smarter than Donald Trump.”
Yep, that is why she flies around in her own 757, has accumulated a few billion dollars, real estate magnate, etc., etc.
I bet anything you also think you are smarter than Trump, so there is no telling what you have accomplished.
Already covered!
Silly me...your post says it's an Iowa poll.
Same question...Where's the poll?
I've provided a link to the poll taker's website.
An image of a poll result is not the poll.
Find the poll and its results on the net, post it and its results in support of your argument, if you can. I can't find it.
I would LOVE to see it if it exists. The metrics would be most revealing.
Calling her “milktoast” is an attack?
I think at least 50% of the people posting on FR nowadays are leftist trolls.
What have I missed? Who has he chosen and for hat position? Who will be his VP? Who will be on his Cabinet? Who will be his AG?
What? You don't know?
OH! My bad. It just clicked while I typed. You're still stuck in the past where people recommended to him turned out to be snakes. It has that whole narrative read to it too. Never mind. /sarcasm
Take me in, tender woman,” sighed the snake
You are right. I wasn’t a Trump fan at all when he declared his run for President. I didn’t like him much until well into the primaries and after several debates. When he would tweet, I would laugh until what he tweeted about came true or was proven true. Then I really started to listen and he changed my mind and I voted for him. And he won. That was a grand night, wasn’t it? But back to today. We all know Trump is a fighter. We all know that when he says something sooner or later his words prove true. It just isn’t necessary for the petty name-calling at this point. He has proven himself. He doesn’t need to respond to every little comment by others. No, he hasn’t done everything right, but he is human and makes mistakes. I believe he made a huge one with Fauci and the covid shots. But he was only going by what the “experts” were telling him. I will vote for him again.
Yup. I get it that Kayleigh McEnany wasn't in the Trump camp before he won, and has said a few things since Trump's left office that may have raised some eyebrows.
With that said, while Trump was in office and she was Press Secretary? There was no better defender of Trump, his policies, decisions, etc.. then McEnany. She set the lying left liberal lamestream media back on their heels every time. Every press conference. Every interview, every show.
This was completely an unforced error on Trump's part and he commits a lot of them. He really needs to stop it and start acting Presidential in all he does.
“What have I missed? Who has he chosen and for hat position? Who will be his VP? Who will be on his Cabinet? Who will be his AG?
What? You don’t know?
OH! My bad. It just clicked while I typed. You’re still stuck in the past where people recommended to him turned out to be snakes. It has that whole narrative read to it too. Never mind. /sarcasm”
You’ve missed a lot, apparently. Trump hasn’t changed. If anything, he has gotten “worse”...lol. Comparing DeSantis to Cuomo in a negative light? Fawning over Gavin Newsom? Seeming to defend Disney? Major disconnects there.
No reason to think things would magically be different now. And stuck in the past is where I’d rather be. At least I already know the disasters that happened back then. It’s the future unknowns that I am worried (constantly) about. The possibility that those ‘future unknowns’ might actually be even worse.
I’m resigned to voting for whoever wins the GOP nomination for 2024 and yes, once again, I will probably end up having to vote for the “lesser evil”. But dammit to Hell, I’m really getting tired of having to do that. Can we clone Reagan?
Calling someone “milktoast” hardly rates as an attack, but then again, it’s Trump so it’s OK to generate about 1,000 words about it. Smells a little like separation from a place that is aptly named Hot Air.
“Take me in, tender woman,” sighed the snake”
Ok....she says, as the starving tender woman pulls out a cleaver and chops the snake’s head off. It’s what’s for dinner. BBQ Snake Kabobs....
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/ER98DJ/cooked-snake-kebabs-as-sold-at-markets-in-cambodia-ER98DJ.jpg
Got ‘im now!
Yawwwwn.............who cares?
No...it’s Trump that needs the time out.
If you knew the song you wouldn't make such comments.
The Snake by Al Wilson (lyrics)
Video at site - Al Wilson - The Snake
Now she wrapped him up all cozy in a coverture of silk
And laid him by the fireside with some honey and some milk
If she had milk and honey for the snake she had it for herself. And silk as well? NAH, not starving.
Another version is a snake asking to go to the top of a mountain, but most recognize that song more than the story, especially more recently considering it's useage.
“Trump is his own worst enemy. He’s not gaining more voters with his stupidity.”
What a moronic and vapid comment.
“Trump is his own worst enemy...”
WRONG, NO ONE has more enemies than Donald Trump.
“...He’s not gaining more voters...”
WRONG, his polling numbers continue to increase.
“...with his stupidity.”
WRONG, he is definitely NOT stupid. He is actually brilliant.
Thank you for playing though. You deserve a “participation trophy”.
“If you knew the song you wouldn’t make such comments.”
Yeah, I know the song. I like my version better.
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