This post isn’t for Trump supporters. I’ve learned over the last month that he can do literally anything to demonstrate his inability to be an adequate President and you will support him even more. This is for those with an open mind who are considering Trump as a valid option.
He’s not.
His weapon of choice when handling even the most inane criticism is the “Trump Tantrum.” It’s a form of chaotic discourse that sucks all of the intelligence out of the room and replaces it with fodder for the trolls. We’re seeing it in play with the Megyn Kelly debate debacle. She asked a reasonable question, one that was far less aggressive than what he’ll face on the general election campaign trail, yet his response has been nuclear. To say he has the temperament of an Kindergarten student would be an insult to five-year-olds.
If @realdonaldtrump's too offended to face @megynkelly, how will he react in a geopolitical crisis? #TrumpTantrum https://t.co/vBXBeWVeqC
— JD Rucker (@0boy) January 27, 2016
Here’s the second saddest part of this whole ordeal. He isn’t hiding it. He’s wearing his infantile mentality like a badge of honor. How he handles himself on the campaign trail is supposed to be at least partially an audition for the role of President of the United States. As with everything he does, his apologists will say that they’ll vote for him because he’s “keeping it real” rather than folding to false facades that politicians like to erect.
Now, let’s discuss the saddest part about the Trump phenomenon. It’s working. Anyone who believes that this tantrum will cost him his supporters does not understand their mentality. Trump does. As he said, he could shoot someone and not lose a voter. It’s true. On the surface, Trump’s inability to handle pressure without going nuclear would seem like a disqualifier to anyone who’s not under the influence of his magic spell. To those under the influence, every disqualifier is something new to spin and defend as a virtue rather than a detriment.
If you supported Trump yesterday, you’ll likely support him even more today after his tantrum. If, on the other hand, you’re a discerning individual who holds Trump as one of your options, I hope this latest debacle disqualifies him from consideration.
Let’s end take a moment to admire some of the replies on Twitter.
Some are pointing to the obvious conclusion:
@hale4jesus @realDonaldTrump i just cannot comprehend how we the people could be so simple-minded as to fall for a fool like Trump & lies.
— Wendy ???????? ? ? (@WBVT_98FM) January 26, 2016
@realDonaldTrump It should not matter who is moderating . If you want to be POTUS you'll come up against a lot worse .
— Kara (@nevergiveup2004) January 26, 2016
@0boy @realDonaldTrump @megynkelly That is a scary thought. Every time someone disagrees w/him he goes wacko!!
— Robin (@RobinJohnson54) January 27, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump Do you know who else is scared of tough qs from Fox & @megynkelly? Barack Obama. Enough whining.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) January 26, 2016
@ToddHagopian @realDonaldTrump apparently Trump can deal with Pelosi, Schumer & Reid, but Megan not so much
— Robert (@unalienablerght) January 27, 2016
Others, predictably, are loving on Trump and taking it out on Kelly for having the gall to ask a question that will DEFINITELY be asked by the Democrats if he wins the nomination:
@realDonaldTrump Why let Megyn use you as target practice ? It's NOT a debate it's a firing range with her
— Rebecca (@masspolitica) January 26, 2016
Megyn Kelly's a bimbo using Trump to get herself more famous, same as Dan Rather/Nixon. http://pic.twitter.com/rzuF8GNo7b
— Philip Schuyler (@FiveRights) January 26, 2016
@realDonaldTrump oh my god I poll I love polls. Megyn is not impartial therefore should not participate. Make em sweat Donnie
— American Wonka (@AtheistWWonka) January 26, 2016
@debostic @realDonaldTrump Because HE cares what the rest of us think. He is for THE PEOPLE not himself.
— Carol Ann Buck (@cbuck47054) January 27, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump better be Treated Fairly by @megynkelly at the next Debate or she will Hear from @DiamondandSilk http://pic.twitter.com/Oj1xew7e2B
— Diamond and Silk (@DiamondandSilk) January 26, 2016
@realDonaldTrump TOWN HALL… Fox News will lose money because everyone tunes in to watch Trump
— Sandra Schneider (@sandyaschneider) January 26, 2016
@realDonaldTrump No don't do the debate. @megynkelly has been nothing but an obnoxious troll & Trump hater from day one. Do a town hall.
— Hector Morenco (@hectormorenco) January 26, 2016
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