Russia investigation: Donald Trump's latest tweet is bad, even for him - Independent

Russia investigation: Donald Trump's latest tweet is bad, even for him
Posted on July 25, 2018 by Mimi Launder in news 
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President Donald Trump, otherwise known as the man whose campaign is under investigation over its ties to Russia, is worried about Russian interference.

No, he's not come around and, yes, still thinks the Mueller investigation is a "witch hunt": instead, he is attempting to everyone of his genuine concern that Russia will meddle in the upcoming election in support of the Democrats.


Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
 I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

1:50 AM - Jul 25, 2018


Amid repeated dismissals of allegations of collusion between Russia and his campaign, Trump tweeted his concern that Russia "will be pushing very hard for the Democrats" in the upcoming election.

Crucially, the first trial in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible Trump campaign collusion with Russia is set to start this week, examining former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. 

Yet Russians are quaking in fear of Republicans, according to Trump, who boasted that "no president has been tougher on Russia than me" - a baseless assertion at odds with his flattering treatment of Vladmir Putin.

Last week, Trump went as far as to back Russian denials over interference in the 2016 election, before backpedalling following fierce bipartisan condemnation with a questionable excuse.

Confused? Terrified? Want out? So does everyone else.

David Axelrod
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@davidaxelrod
 Truly unbelievable.  Just a week ago, he was practically sitting on Putin’s lap.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

7:11 AM - Jul 25, 2018

Mehdi Hasan
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@mehdirhasan
 Putin *literally* stood next to Trump and *literally* said he preferred Trump to the Democrats

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

3:53 AM - Jul 25, 2018
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rabia O'chaudry
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@rabiasquared
 Does he think he has the Men In Black memory eraser gadget or something

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

3:19 AM - Jul 25, 2018

Scott Santens
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@scottsantens
 I don't bookmark many tweets, but this is one of them, and it's not because it's one of the most absurd tweets I've ever read. This tweet isn't funny. It's horrifying. This tweet is dangerous. This tweet is pure doublethink.

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Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

6:14 AM - Jul 25, 2018

Angry WH Staffer
@AngrierWHStaff
 I can name approximately 44 Presidents that have been tougher on Russia than Trump.

Keeping in mind a solid number of them didn’t know Russia existed.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

3:10 AM - Jul 25, 2018
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Some people are calling this gaslighting.
Only that Trump is not an unpleasant ex, but one of the most powerful men in the world trying to manipulate everyone in it as allegations over collusion with Russia heat up.


Neera Tanden 🌊
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@neeratanden
 This guy is taking gaslighting to a new level.  And also thinks his base are morons.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

2:26 AM - Jul 25, 2018

Carolyn
@carolyn145
 Oh FFS. Putin said he wanted you to win.
Listen sweetie, little Poodle, you will not gaslight us.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

11:13 AM - Jul 25, 2018

Alyssa Milano
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@Alyssa_Milano
 Flipping the narrative. He really thinks the American people are idiots.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

3:38 AM - Jul 25, 2018

David Hoffman
@atDavidHoffman
 Oh. Just. Stop. It.
Even your supporters aren’t stupid enough to believe this.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

6:35 AM - Jul 25, 2018


One person beautifully corrected the tweet.

Full Frontal
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@FullFrontalSamB
2:14 AM - Jul 25, 2018


The Russians aren't the only ones who "definitely don't want Trump".

Chris Evans
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@ChrisEvans
 Neither did we.

Also, this might be the funniest thing you’ve ever tweeted, Biff.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

8:08 AM - Jul 25, 2018


Other people are asking why Trump is not funding greater election security, given his worries.

Ron Wyden
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@RonWyden
 If you are actually serious about protecting our elections, @realDonaldTrump, put your money where your mouth is and pass my PAVE Act to require paper ballots for all federal elections. https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-gillibrand-markey-merkley-murray-and-warren-introduce-bill-to-secure-elections- …

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

3:39 AM - Jul 25, 2018


Ted Lieu
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@tedlieu
 Dear @realDonaldTrump: Based on your statement below, I look forward to you pushing for funding for election security. The House GOP voted last week to turn down that funding. Tell them they are wrong. Thanks.

Donald J. Trump
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@realDonaldTrump
I’m very concerned that Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election. Based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats. They definitely don’t want Trump!

3:23 AM - Jul 25, 2018