Trump mocked for claiming that mail-in voting will ‘end’ the Republican Party: ‘You silly fool’
On Thursday, President Donald Trump proclaimed on Twitter that mail-in voting could “lead to the end of our great Republican Party.”
His outburst triggered immediate mockery on social media. Some mimicked the president and responded in all-caps.
Fact check: mail-in voting has been happening in many Republican states for years. In fact Trump and Kellyanne Conway both vote by mail, as does our military.
— Ms. Krassenstein (@HKrassenstein) May 29, 2020
Fact Check: False. Mail-in voting has not been shown to lead to “massive fraud and abuse.” In fact, Trump himself and many members of his family used mail-in voting to cast their ballots. Absentee ballots are a necessity since we are in the worst pandemic in modern history.
— Eugene Gu, MD (@eugenegu) May 29, 2020
Remember when mail-in voting re-elected Senator Udall in Colorado? No, because it didn't
— Uncrewed (@Uncrewed) May 29, 2020
— ʝεɳ🙏🏼🌏 (@jennerific713) May 29, 2020
MAIL-IN VOTING ALREADY HAPPENS EXCLUSIVELY IN FIVE STATES AND DOES NOT LEAD TO MASSIVE FRAUD AND ABUSE. THIS INCLUDES STATES RUN BY BOTH DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS.
— Paul 👻 (@pablo_honey1) May 29, 2020
Excuse me, sir, this is a Wendy's
— sir_this_is_a_wendys (@SirWendys) May 29, 2020
Trump got caught trying to CHEAT in our election by BLACKMAILING Urkaine.
He is still TRYING TO CHEAT by stopping mail in voting.
Now called out for spreading FALSE conspiracy theories and just out right LYING on social media he THREATENS them. Remove his account!#FireTheLiar pic.twitter.com/Bb0l0dRzdG— Barry (@LoveAmerica4U2) May 29, 2020
WILL YOU BE SUING THE RETHUGLICAN PARTY IN NORTH DAKOTA FOR TELLING US TO VOTE BY MAIL IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION? pic.twitter.com/vfcMdINJe7
— D Villella ❄️ (@dvillella) May 29, 2020
— Brad Celmainis 🛵 #SociallyDistant (@BradCelmainis) May 29, 2020
— Brad Celmainis 🛵 #SociallyDistant (@BradCelmainis) May 29, 2020
MAIL-IN VOTING WILL LEAD TO MASSIVE FRAUD AND ABUSE. IT WILL ALSO LEAD TO THE END OF OUR GREAT REPUBLICAN PARTY. WE CAN NEVER LET THIS TRAGEDY BEFALL OUR NATION. BIG MAIL-IN VICTORY IN TEXAS COURT TODAY. CONGRATS!!! pic.twitter.com/KKyZYRLNZJ
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) May 29, 2020
We already have mail in voting you silly fool. It’s called absentee ballots. We need to expand access to those ballots and offer them to every voter. This is to protect the people of our great republic’s health, safety and well-being. This is again for personal gain. We see you
— ♻️🇺🇸 Christopher Zullo (@ChrisJZullo) May 29, 2020
102,000 AMERICANS KILLED BY CORONAVIRUS IN 11 WEEKS. YOU KNEW. YOU FAILED TO PREPARE
41 MILLION AMERICANS UNEMPLOYED
RESIGN
— Jenifer (@jenifer__5) May 29, 2020
Your presidency will result in the end of the GOP. Mail-in voting will have nothing to do with it.
— Daniel Lawrence Macy (@DanielLMacy) May 29, 2020
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England pubs reopen on US Independence Day — after first nationwide closure since 1665’s Great Plague
The streets of Soho filled with merry drinkers in London on Saturday and the pubs of Manchester were packed as England's hospitality sector returned from a three-month coronavirus hiatus.
"It feels amazing," said Leo Richard Bill, a soldier, after getting through the door of one of London's buzziest restaurants on the Thames River's popular south bank.
"It’s been what, like three months since... me and everyone else haven’t been able to get outside and have a good time. So yeah, it feels good to get amongst it," he said.
Parts of London and other cities, deserted during lockdown, sprang to life as people dressed up and came out for "Super Saturday" -- the day England's hospitality sector reopened for the first time since March.
The United States marked an unusually somber Independence Day on Saturday, with President Donald Trump bashing domestic opponents and China -- but praising the country's coronavirus response, despite a record surge in cases.
Across the country, virus fears dampened or nixed Main Street parades, backyard barbecues and family reunions on a day when Americans typically celebrate their 1776 declaration of independence from Britain.
Instead of adopting a unifying tone, Trump -- facing a tough re-election and eager to mobilize his political base -- railed against protesters demanding racial justice after unarmed African American George Floyd was killed by a white police officer.
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‘Spoiler’ Kanye West mocked for running for president against his pal Trump: ‘2020 never fails to disappoint’
President Donald Trump appears to have lost the support of one of his most well-known Black supporters as Kanye West announced on Saturday that he is running for president.
“We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States,” West posted on Twitter, with the hashtag #2020VISION.
The musician was mocked for his presidential bid, here's some of what people were saying:
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England pubs reopen on US Independence Day — after first nationwide closure since 1665’s Great Plague
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‘Spoiler’ Kanye West mocked for running for president against his pal Trump: ‘2020 never fails to disappoint’
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Trump blasted for ‘bringing us to the brink of a civil war’ with 4th of July speech: ‘Going full dictator’
Trump’s Independence Day message: American ‘heroes’ will defeat ‘the radical left’ — like the Nazis and fascists
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