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Rhiannon12866

(246,730 posts)
Sun Oct 12, 2025, 09:11 PM Oct 12

Trump PANICS and LOSES CONTROL as AIRPORTS SHUTDOWN - Legal AF



When asked about the government shutdown’s impact on air traffic controllers, the President dodged the question and instead made racist remarks about Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.

In this episode, Resident Legal Diva Melba Pearson and legal analyst Dina Doll break down the implications of his comments, from racism in politics to accountability in leadership. - 10/12/2025.

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Trump PANICS and LOSES CONTROL as AIRPORTS SHUTDOWN - Legal AF (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Oct 12 OP
That is go to tactic when you need to answer those pesky questions from congressional hearings and reporters. gordianot Oct 12 #1
And Pam Bondi has copied his tactics, insult anyone she considers an "enemy" Rhiannon12866 Oct 12 #2
To put down women and African americans and democrats some_of_us_are_sane Oct 13 #3

gordianot

(15,712 posts)
1. That is go to tactic when you need to answer those pesky questions from congressional hearings and reporters.
Sun Oct 12, 2025, 09:23 PM
Oct 12

Go to a personal attack of either the person asking a question or someone else allowing you to deflect question. The more outrageous the better.

some_of_us_are_sane

(2,530 posts)
3. To put down women and African americans and democrats
Mon Oct 13, 2025, 11:27 AM
Oct 13

is TRUMP'S "SWEET SPOT".
He's prejudiced to the bone, and in that... HE REFLECTS HIS ENTIRE MAGA BASE.

That's all he cares about.

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