Author Topic: Trump: 'I was not informed about' reported request to move USS John McCain (Read 3129 times)

corbe · « **on:** May 30, 2019, 02:34:20 am »

Trump: 'I was not informed about' reported request to move USS John McCain

By Chris Mills Rodrigo - 05/29/19 09:32 PM EDT

President Trump said Wednesday that he was not informed about a reported White House request to the U.S. Navy to ensure a warship named for late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) would be "out of sight" ahead of the president's visit to Japan.

"I was not informed about anything having to do with the Navy Ship USS John S. McCain during my recent visit to Japan," Trump tweeted.

"Nevertheless, @FLOTUS and I loved being with our great Military Men and Women - what a spectacular job they do!" he continued.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/446082-trump-i-was-not-informed-about-uss-john-mccain-request

corbe · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2019, 02:34:44 am »

I believe him /s

ABX · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2019, 02:52:51 am »

I hope it is fake because it is pitiful if true

dfwgator · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2019, 03:01:19 am »

Somebody noticed the McCain wasn't in Japan and tried to put two and two together, and hoping the suckers bought it.

Complete BS.

corbe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2019, 03:03:55 am »

Of course, some of us #Nevers bought it @dfwgator

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2019, 03:59:57 am »

Quote from: corbe on May 30, 2019, 02:34:44 am

I believe him /s

I actually do believe him. If Trump had commanded the name get covered it would have been the lead of his announcement. "I want CNN and the rest of the fake news to turn their cameras around and film that boat with the tarp covering the name..."

ABX · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:04:13 am »

Quote from: Once-Ler on May 30, 2019, 03:59:57 am

I actually do believe him. If Trump had commanded the name get covered it would have been the lead of his announcement. "I want CNN and the rest of the fake news to turn their cameras around and film that boat with the tarp covering the name..."

See that tarp, it is yuge....

I think if he was really that triggered by the name, he would have just ordered the ship's name changed.

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:17:07 am »

Quote from: ABX on May 30, 2019, 04:04:13 am

See that tarp, it is yuge....

I think if he was really that triggered by the name, he would have just ordered the ship's name changed.

Can he do that?
and if yes let me say "Good job with the mature self control Mr President!"

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2019, 11:09:44 am »

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #9 on:** May 30, 2019, 11:13:04 am »

Navy Chief of Information
â€ Verified account @chinfo 9h9 hours ago

The name of USS John S. McCain was not obscured during the POTUS visit to Yokosuka on Memorial Day. The Navy is proud of that ship, its crew, its namesake and its heritage.

7:09 PM - 29 May 2019

https://twitter.com/chinfo/status/1133918353490403329

Free Vulcan · « **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2019, 12:13:55 pm »

Apparently this vital, all-important, earth-shattering issue is the hill Nevertrumpers want to die on.

ABX · « **Reply #11 on:** May 30, 2019, 12:23:14 pm »

Quote from: Once-Ler on May 30, 2019, 04:17:07 am

Can he do that?
and if yes let me say "Good job with the mature self control Mr President!"

He can order whatever he wants, doesn't mean people will follow it. Just pat him on th head, say OK, and walk away.

edpc · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2019, 12:48:17 pm »

The ship was commissioned in honor of his father and grandfather, anyway.

jpsb · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2019, 01:20:29 pm »

This is a complete BS story, the navy already said the story false. More fake news.

Oh an the ship is name after Senator McCain's father not the Senator.

Wingnut · « **Reply #14 on:** May 30, 2019, 01:20:42 pm »

Quote from: edpc on May 30, 2019, 12:48:17 pm

The ship was commissioned in honor of his father and grandfather, anyway.

If they were alive Trump would like them. He likes people that weren't captured. /s

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #15 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:27:19 pm »

Quote from: Free Vulcan on May 30, 2019, 12:13:55 pm

Apparently this vital, all-important, earth-shattering issue is the hill Nevertrumpers want to die on.

I don't think you understand NT's at all. Impeachment is the hill I want to die on.

240B · « **Reply #16 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:33:23 pm »

Quote from: Once-Ler on May 30, 2019, 04:27:19 pm

I don't think you understand NT's at all. Impeachment is the hill I want to die on.

I'm with you my brother. I think all you f**kers should 'impeach' right now! Today!
Let's do it. LOL!

Impee foty fie!
Impee foty fie!

You and Mad Maxine. A good fit. Hand and a Glove.

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #17 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:37:07 pm »

Quote from: 240B on May 30, 2019, 04:33:23 pm

I'm with you my brother. I think all you f**kers should 'impeach' right now! Today!

Thanx f**ker.

edpc · « **Reply #18 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:46:10 pm »

Quote from: Once-Ler on May 30, 2019, 04:27:19 pm

I don't think you understand NT's at all. Impeachment is the hill I want to die on.

OK, but at this point, for what? I think itâ€™s clear that Trump probably wanted to do some things that couldâ€™ve been considered obstruction, but he had people, like McGahn, unwilling to carry it out. I suspect he knew about the Trump Tower meeting and lied about it. He probably also discussed WikiLeaks releases with Stone. Thereâ€™s no evidence of either and wanting to obstruct isnâ€™t the same as doing it. None of that warrants impeachment, IMO.

dfwgator · « **Reply #19 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:54:27 pm »

Quote from: edpc on May 30, 2019, 04:46:10 pm

OK, but at this point, for what? I think itâ€™s clear that Trump probably wanted to do some things that couldâ€™ve been considered obstruction, but he had people, like McGahn, unwilling to carry it out. I suspect he knew about the Trump Tower meeting and lied about it. He probably also discussed WikiLeaks releases with Stone. Thereâ€™s no evidence of either and wanting to obstruct isnâ€™t the same as doing it. None of that warrants impeachment, IMO.

They want to impeach Trump for being a "Poopy Head."

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:56:59 pm »

Quote from: edpc on May 30, 2019, 04:46:10 pm

OK, but at this point, for what? I think itâ€™s clear that Trump probably wanted to do some things that couldâ€™ve been considered obstruction, but he had people, like McGahn, unwilling to carry it out. I suspect he knew about the Trump Tower meeting and lied about it. He probably also discussed WikiLeaks releases with Stone. Thereâ€™s no evidence of either and wanting to obstruct isnâ€™t the same as doing it. None of that warrants impeachment, IMO.

@edpc
The Senate won't convict, but I want lots of hearing before the 2020 elections. I want to hear the words "impeachment investigation" every day until then. I want to see President Trump flail and sputter on camera like the crazy loon he is. I want this...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7e1Kf1Wbkg

Formerly Once-Ler · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2019, 04:57:47 pm »

Quote from: dfwgator on May 30, 2019, 04:54:27 pm

They want to impeach Trump for being a "Poopy Head."

It's a good reason.

dfwgator · « **Reply #22 on:** May 30, 2019, 05:01:05 pm »

Quote from: Once-Ler on May 30, 2019, 04:57:47 pm

It's a good reason.

Figures you'd agree.

edpc · « **Reply #23 on:** May 30, 2019, 05:02:03 pm »

Quote from: dfwgator on May 30, 2019, 04:54:27 pm

They want to impeach Trump for being a "Poopy Head."

Well, he is one, and it is no secret I donâ€™t care for him at all. Nevertheless, the standard for impeachment should be something that would either necessitate his removal by the Senate or really cause them to explain themselves, as to why they refused.

dfwgator · « **Reply #24 on:** May 30, 2019, 05:08:48 pm »

Quote from: edpc on May 30, 2019, 05:02:03 pm

Well, he is one, and it is no secret I donâ€™t care for him at all. Nevertheless, the standard for impeachment should be something that would either necessitate his removal by the Senate or really cause them to explain themselves, as to why they refused.

What politician these days isn't a 'Poopy Head'?