That public display stood in stark contrast to the low-key, private reception the State Department had envisioned, in keeping with a practice of trying to protect potentially traumatized victims from being thrust into the spotlight so soon after an ordeal.
Not to mention the trauma of being thrust in front of Trump.
Weren’t two of the 9/11 attackers from the UAE?
And look at Bolton grinning like an imbecile in front of his leader.
The maddest we’ve ever seen Obama was the day he wrathfully released his certificate of live birth and condemned the “carnival barkers” who made it necessary. Pretty sure it was this individual he had in mind when he said that. That’s because it’s perfect—it’s what he is, a cheap pitchman who’d be selling used cars in Yonkers if it weren’t for being born rich.
Trump also said Wednesday that there are additional negotiations to free detainees “going on right now,” but declined to say where, citing concerns about upending talks.
“I won’t tell you where because we don’t want to blow the negotiation out the window, but we have a few negotiations going,” he said. “I love doing it because I love the end result. This is the end result. …
The end result - a chance to mug in front of the cameras as though it was he who actually did the negotiating.
Oh, and an opportunity to humble brag about negotiations that should not be mentioned.
Barf.
What are the chances that the release was expedited by a cash bribe to the people holding Burch?
Next time, send Fat Ass to try to free them personally. And send Ivankadonk and Jughead with him.
Stinger missiles
Agree, hasn’t he suffered enough?
Suppose you were holding an american and you saw this hostage used as a political prop by a desperate politician. Do you think you would drop your offer?
I’d suggest it might not just be the trauma to the victim that informs a low-key approach.
Put the cash in a Swiss account and i can but Chinese knock offs and keep a bundle for myself.
State Department - just a bunch of over-educated stuffed shirt eggheads. Takes a real man to negotiate with hostage takers. /s
Because, of course, it’s always about Trump.
I’d say don’t work in Yemen. But people work in Terre Haute, so fair warning does no good.
trump will always go for the credit if he can get it
Well at least Trump didn’t put out one of his famous fast food spreads for the poor guy.
or steal it.
I am not sure that I will be able to deal with a “normal” president after trump … the shock will be just too great.
