This SOTU address is excruciating. Trump keeps looking over to the Democrats and moaning, “they won’t stand” and at one point he said, “You people are crazy!” That was when a smattering of Democrats laughed at Trump’s allegation that children were being taken from their parents and prepped for transgender surgery, Sweet Jesus.
Then Trump elicited the rancor of Ilhan Omar, and with good cause. He claimed that Somalis in Minnesota had concocted a scheme to defraud the government of $19 billion, to which Omar responded, “That’s a lie!” But not to worry, J.D.’s going to take care of it all. Raw Story:
During his speech, Trump announced that Vice President JD Vance would lead the so-called “war on fraud.” He also claimed that Somali-Americans in Minnesota have taken about $19 billion through social services fraud schemes. The comments caused Rep. Ilhan Omar to exclaim, “That’s a lie!”
Since 2018, federal investigators have indicted more than 90 people and secured 60 convictions against people who have committed fraud in Minnesota, according to reports.
Political analysts and observers mocked Trump’s comments on social media.
“JD: the king of fraud is standing right in front of you,” Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) posted on X.
“I’d be convinced only if he immediately announced the arrest of Trump,” Gary Kasparov, founder of the Renew Democracy Initiative, posted on X.
“Last time you tried this it literally COST taxpayers $10bn,” former Biden White House staffer Dan Koh posted on X.
“Convicted fraudster announces ‘the war on fraud’ will be led by the guy who has 27 aliases,” writer Polly Singh posted on X.
John Barron did come back on the scene a few days ago, calling into CSPAN. The SOTU is a real dog. Trump just keeps falling back on old talking points and giving out medals. It’s not bad reality TV but as a State Of The Union speech it leaves much to be desired.
Another leftist trying to deny the fraud in the somali community in Minnesota and another dolt who thinks that Trump called into c-span.
smh And lol