Firstly, I would ask about the southern wall that figured so much in his speechifying both before and during his first term in office. Do you remember? He said he would build a wall all along the Mexican border and that Mexico would pay for it. In the event, only 52 miles of new, primary wall were built during that first term with a further 400 miles of dilapidated or insubstantial existing wall being rebuilt. By the way, the total length of the border is 1,954 miles so the wall construction still has a very long way to go. During his second term, I have heard no mention of the southern wall or indeed the pledge that Mexico would pay for it.
Also looking back on Trump's first term, I would ask what has happened to the family members that regularly and visibly supported him? Eric, Don Junior, Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner. They played significant roles but where are they now? You just don't see them during the second term.
At a more personal level, I would like to question Trump about his fake appearance - his strange hair and the hideous orange concealer or foundation cream he uses. Who styles his hair and where does he purchase his make-up products? Why is he so intent on showing the public a rather fraudulent version of himself?
Not a week seems to go by without Trump coming up with some outrageous proposal or claim. It's all a rather crude and obvious distraction tactic. I would like to ask him if he watched "Escape From Alcatraz" on TV during last weekend's golfing weekend at Mar-a-Lago and was this what gave him the idea of resurrecting Alcatraz as a penal institution? Had he really thought it through or sought any kind of professional advice about the proposal?
Of course, when Trump faces difficult or challenging questions from journalists, his "go to" reaction is to attempt to belittle them and to accuse them of being representatives of the so-called "fake news". I would be ready for that predictable response and I would have a rolled up magazine behind my back, ready to whack him round the head a few times.
I would say, "On behalf of humanity, take that you bounder!" before being whisked off to a holiday camp in El Salvador. It would be worth it.
Is there an awkward question that you would like to put to Trump?
The Trump offspring and spouse have been making a lot of money for their father and family. For example: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-eric-donald-crypto-deal-b2745283.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link Jenna. Every member of his family is now rolling in money.
DeleteYes, I've noticed his kids' low profiles this term too. They must be grifting behind the scenes this time.
ReplyDeleteYup. Just as Jenna says above.
DeleteIf this wasn't so true it would be funny. He just doesn't listen and denies most things he says.
ReplyDeleteEven though he is younger than you, dementia appears to be reeling him in.
DeleteI can't think of one political leader I like at the moment. Not one.
ReplyDeleteWhat about Paddy O'Rourke, President of Fastnet?
DeleteI read somewhere that Alcatraz was closed because it was so expensive to run. No doubt one of the global giant private prison companies would love to get hold of the contract to run it, and charge the taxpayers a fortune to run it.
ReplyDeleteI suspect that the updating of Alcatraz will never happen.
DeleteI have no wish to discuss Trump and his merits as President of the United States. However, YP, I'd advise caution to make fun of his looks. People can't help what nature has dished out to them. His skin tone? Maybe he likes carrots. That's why babies being fed carrot mush sometimes go a bit orange. His hair? Even the best hairdresser can only work with the material given. I'd like to see faces around the globe once Trump throws in the towel and shaves it all off. If I were his adviser that's what I'd suggest. One can't underestimate shock value. Think reset button.
ReplyDeleteSince I am not a saint I will admit what bugs me about Trump's appearance is his facial expression. Why does he always look so angry? As someone once say, he tends to look like a toddler who has just pooped their nappy and mum is nowhere close changing it. And then there is his mouth. Like a carp gasping for oxygen..
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DeleteTry a Cricket Bat, it might be more effective.
ReplyDeleteCricket bats are too valuable to be damaged on a head that is made of stone.
DeleteIn April 2025 the US House Homeland Security Committee approved $46 billion in funding for the construction of the new border wall and barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. This is for completion of 701 miles of primary wall, construction of 900 miles of river barriers, 629 miles of secondary barriers, and replacement of 141 miles of vehicle and pedestrian barriers.
ReplyDeleteI wonder when it will happen and why isn't he boasting about it?
DeleteI have grown tired of the man, most of what he says is spoken without thought and falls by the wayside. Talk big, do nought is his most obvious fault. Leaving it to his lackeys to do the damage to America and the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteHis number one catchphrase at the moment is, "I don't know".
DeleteForget all the questions and just whack him around the head with the rolled up magazine!
ReplyDeleteI would happily chase him around The Oval Office yelling, "Cowabunga!" as I whacked him repeatedly. He would probably end up crying in a corner.
DeleteUrsula; he isn't angry, he's concentrating hard, tyring to rememeber what it was he said or did and what he was/is supposed to be doing. As for the nappy, well, he does wear adult diapers and has for many years now.
ReplyDeleteIt is a farce. Every single day some other nonsense. I just wish reporters would seriously question him on anything. They ask one thing, in a gentle tone, and then when he gives them some nonsensical response or insults them, they back down. They need to do their jobs.
ReplyDeleteHe does not respond to questions like a sane politician and I think this throws a lot of journalists.
DeleteThat man is a waste of skin.
ReplyDeleteAgreed.
DeleteWith all your money, why are your so poorly educated?
ReplyDeleteI haven't got a lot of money Bob!
DeleteOh... you mean Trumpasaurus.
I have one word which I think describes the man well: Loathsome.
ReplyDeleteIn all regards. It's almost like every evil disgusting character of Dickens were formed into one person and there we have him. Loathsome.
Dick Loathsome would be chums with Fagin in "Oliver Twist".
DeleteHe cannot hold one coherent thought in his head and talks like an overstimulated toddler, incapable of uttering a complete sentence.
ReplyDeleteRecently he has taken to answering reporters' questions with "I don't know". It's like he is running out of gasoline.
DeleteViolence is not the answer YP.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand .... perhaps someone could get hold of one of Mr Putin's special pointy umbrellas? They seem to work well.
Or give him a popular Russian men's body spray for his birthday - "Novichok"
DeleteMy question for Trump today is: "Who made you the official namer of mountains, bodies of water, etc.?" I'm sure the world is waiting on pins and needles for his decision about the Persian Gulf.
ReplyDeleteI suggest that he renames Mar-a-Lago - "Vulgar Palace of Bad Taste".
DeleteThere must be very few people who take his demented ramblings seriously now. I don't know why the media don't just give up on him and all his nauseous party and focus on something more interesting - like watching paint dry!
ReplyDeleteNever mind his physical appearance - that's probably just to take the focus off the important stuff. (like politics!) ("Where does he purchase his make-up products?" Really?? That's what you'd like to ask him??)
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