Donald Trump’s approach to facts, helpfully summed up by the man himself in 18 seconds
Here’s Donald Trump helpfully distilling his approach to facts (just in case you were in any doubt), talking about the poisoning of former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal.
"As soon as we get the facts straight, if we agree with them, we will condemn Russia or whoever it may be" – President Trump on Salisbury poisoning https://t.co/fiPPBhAZFc pic.twitter.com/wv5kWRIK2e
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 13, 2018
Yep, pretty much nails it.
"As soon as we get the facts straight, if we agree with them, we will condemn Russia or whoever it may be" – President Trump on Salisbury poisoning https://t.co/fiPPBhAZFc pic.twitter.com/wv5kWRIK2e
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 13, 2018
*if we agree with them* https://t.co/kAleUzds5v
— Mishal Husain (@MishalHusainBBC) March 13, 2018
Here’s what people made of it online.
1.
Hahahaha, but only if we agree with the facts. Couldn't write it.
— rebecca watt (@becca171) March 13, 2018
2.
I don't agree with these facts.
— John Rain (@MrKenShabby) March 13, 2018
3.
If we agree with the facts?? How did we get here?
— Donna McGarry (@donnahmcg) March 13, 2018
4.
You can’t agree or disagree with facts…
— Joe Vogerl III (@_clydevandusen) March 13, 2018
5.
He's not waiting for facts, he's awaiting instructions from his handler.
— Indigo19[DUK] (@Budgiezilla) March 13, 2018
6.
Translation: As soon as we have made up what we want to think and hear about the conclusion of the facts. I'll still ignore the facts and make something up.
— Scott H (@Scottdiavolo) March 13, 2018
7.
By definition, facts are true, so he’s literally saying “As soon as we get our lies straight, we will condemn someone who isn’t responsible.” https://t.co/JMsPLZqQRN
— (((OhNoSheTwitnt))) (@OhNoSheTwitnt) March 13, 2018
8.
— Avi (@MediocreHopes) March 13, 2018
9.
The signer says it all in the opening second.
— Shane Morgan (@MrShaneMorgan) March 13, 2018
Ha, yes, he really might.
