Mathis-Lilley writes: "On Monday, Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand made the logical suggestion that if Democratic politicians like Al Franken and John Conyers are resigning over credible accusations of sexual misconduct, then Donald Trump should too."
New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016. (photo: Mike Segar/Reuters)
12 December 17
pdate, 10:40 a.m.: Gillibrand’s office’s response is a masterpiece of political trolling. Bible study!
Gillibrand aide says she was attending bipartisan bible study group when Trump tweeted, she had to be pulled out by aides to hear what was happening https://t.co/3XCYfSzJNw
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) December 12, 2017
Original post, 10:23 a.m.: On Monday, Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand made the logical suggestion that if Democratic politicians like Al Franken and John Conyers are resigning over credible accusations of sexual misconduct, then Donald Trump should too. (See a list of Trump accusers here.)
Here’s the president’s response:
Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2017
“And would do anything for them,” nudge, nudge.
Incidentally, Trump did donate to Gillibrand three times, though the person who should be accused of having flexible morals in this situation is probably him, what with the donations highlighting his history of being a pro-choice registered Democrat who supported gun control and universal health coverage.
Anyway, I’m going to pass on having to cover the White House/Republican Party’s pathetic justifications for this inexcusable comment by faking my own death and moving to rural northern Canada. Bye!!!!!!
