It’s been a year since Donald Trump took office as the 45th President of the United States. If it feels longer, perhaps that’s in part because of the Mr Trump’s profuse (and often profane) Twitter usage.
Here’s a tweet for each of the last twelve months. They provide a snapshot of a rollercoaster year. They are, of course, selective. They don’t cover many of the President’s tweets drawing attention to policy successes; any normal leader uses social media to promote his or her achievements. There isn’t anything ‘normal’ about anything that follows here…
February 2017
There was an attack on the judiciary within the first month (after a federal judge appointed by George W Bush temporarily halted Trump’s ‘Travel Ban’).
The opinion of this so-called judge, which essentially takes law-enforcement away from our country, is ridiculous and will be overturned!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 4, 2017
March 2017
President Trump accused is predecessor of tapping Trump Tower. It later transpired that surveillance was indeed carried out on Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign manager who was charged for money laundering, tax and foreign lobbying.
Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my "wires tapped" in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 4, 2017
April 2017
“Bad!” An early glimpse of high-stakes foreign policy conducted over Twitter.
North Korea disrespected the wishes of China & its highly respected President when it launched, though unsuccessfully, a missile today. Bad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 28, 2017
May 2017
After firing James Comes as FBI Director, allegations mounted that Trump was attempting to obstruct justice (over the FBI’s investigation into possible collusion with Russia). The President threatened to release tapes. There were no tapes.
James Comey better hope that there are no "tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 12, 2017
June 2017
The ‘Fake News’ rhetoric maintained a steady flow throughout the year. Few attacks on the media got quite as personal – and ugly – as this one.
I heard poorly rated @Morning_Joe speaks badly of me (don't watch anymore). Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 29, 2017
…to Mar-a-Lago 3 nights in a row around New Year's Eve, and insisted on joining me. She was bleeding badly from a face-lift. I said no!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 29, 2017
July 2017
President Trump attacked his own Attorney General for apparently being too soft on ‘Crooked Hillary’.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has taken a VERY weak position on Hillary Clinton crimes (where are E-mails & DNC server) & Intel leakers!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 25, 2017
August 2017
It wasn’t that long ago that President Trump was heaping praise on his former strategist, Steve Bannon. Then came ‘Fire & Fury’, in multiple senses.
Steve Bannon will be a tough and smart new voice at @BreitbartNews…maybe even better than ever before. Fake News needs the competition!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 19, 2017
September 2017
“Rocket Man” became “Little Rocket Man.” Just the sort of verbal provocation needed in the middle of a nuclear standoff.
Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at U.N. If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won't be around much longer!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
October 2017
Mike Pence left an NFL game after a matter of minutes, after several players refused to stand for the national anthem. The Vice President’s trip cost the taxpayer $14,000.
I asked @VP Pence to leave stadium if any players kneeled, disrespecting our country. I am proud of him and @SecondLady Karen.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2017
November 2017
When pictures emerged of (Democratic) Senator Al Franken groping a former colleague, it didn’t take long for the President to express his outrage. As outraged as many people were by the Hollywood Tapes, no doubt…
The Al Frankenstien picture is really bad, speaks a thousand words. Where do his hands go in pictures 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 while she sleeps? …..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 17, 2017
December 2017
In 2017 people were finally allowed to say “Merry Christmas” again.
People are proud to be saying Merry Christmas again. I am proud to have led the charge against the assault of our cherished and beautiful phrase. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 25, 2017
January 2018
No caption needed.
….to President of the United States (on my first try). I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius….and a very stable genius at that!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2018
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