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TFG was disrespectful at 9/11 Ceremony (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 OP
His narcissism prevents him from bowing to anyone. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #1
Or even caring about anyone. SheltieLover Sep 2024 #3
He has zero empathy for those killed on 9/11. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #6
Well, I'm,sure 911 pleased pootin SheltieLover Sep 2024 #9
Exactly, it furthered our enemies' goals. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #10
Of course, because he is an enemy of America! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #12
Except Putin, that is. bluescribbler Sep 2024 #34
Or Kim Jong Un. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #37
Of course. bluescribbler Sep 2024 #81
He was bored BonnieJW Sep 2024 #53
I think he was bored, hostile, and arrogant. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #64
I am glad that someone called TFG out at this ceremony LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #2
Good for her! Thank you New Yorkers! mountain grammy Sep 2024 #72
"Well, in Sept of 2019 the orange traitor moron was inviting the F'ing Taliban to Camp David"" Cha Sep 2024 #76
Another eclipse? lame54 Sep 2024 #4
Ha! Good one! Doc Sportello Sep 2024 #39
That is a great capture FHRRK Sep 2024 #5
Vance looks like he's been pantsed BoRaGard Sep 2024 #18
Does Jr look a little pissed off at Dad? Eric too, perhaps? CrispyQ Sep 2024 #7
Don Jr has a worried look on his face. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #14
I think they're pissed. I doubt they care enough about him to worry about him. CrispyQ Sep 2024 #16
But they are worried about themselves. wnylib Sep 2024 #36
Of course he is not worried about his father. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #38
Probably wishing this election would just be over TBF Sep 2024 #32
Don Jr is worried about himself. Irish_Dem Sep 2024 #65
They know he has dementia. He's keeping an eye on him. AnotherMother4Peace Sep 2024 #41
He just does not care bdamomma Sep 2024 #8
the thought stumbling around in his brain... Javaman Sep 2024 #11
He looks like he's sniffing his own air biscuit. N/T Whyisthisstillclose Sep 2024 #13
On the afternoon of 9/11, Orange One had this to say about one of his buildings: NCDem47 Sep 2024 #15
Apparently he forgot the Chrysler Building Maeve Sep 2024 #19
Chrysler building is in midtown, SocialDemocrat61 Sep 2024 #21
And it is by far the most beautiful skyscraper in NYC. Prof. Toru Tanaka Sep 2024 #25
He said "downtown" Maeve Sep 2024 #28
Yes SocialDemocrat61 Sep 2024 #66
Ok, but 70 Pine Street is taller (with fewer stories) Maeve Sep 2024 #75
Never thoughtful, never respectful, always self-absorbed. LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #17
Dear God... why me? /sarcasm n/t slightlv Sep 2024 #42
He was afraid of falling or losing his balance because * Oopsie Daisy Sep 2024 #60
His spin doctors will handle this easily AnnaLee Sep 2024 #20
TFG at the 9/11 memorial winking at female photographers. He's weird and gross. LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #22
Disgusting. blue neen Sep 2024 #24
Wait, WHAT? LisaM Sep 2024 #33
That 10 seconds is enough to make me want to punch that thing. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2024 #48
I'm surprised he isn't texting. Or giving a "thumbs up"! bif Sep 2024 #23
When is he *not* disrespectful? Ocelot II Sep 2024 #26
He's busy watching and admiring himself on a monitor, I'll bet. Prof. Toru Tanaka Sep 2024 #27
It's disrespectful C_U_L8R Sep 2024 #29
He is totally nuts. Even Rudi had more class, for once. Srkdqltr Sep 2024 #30
His spawn aren't much better FoxNewsSucks Sep 2024 #31
Eric and Jr clocking Dad's reaction ZonkerHarris Sep 2024 #35
Here's a story about TFG re 9/11. . . DinahMoeHum Sep 2024 #40
He's the six year old who can't sit still in class tinrobot Sep 2024 #43
'What's wrong with Trump?' Onlookers stunned as ex-president smiles at 9/11 memorial event LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #44
I knew he'd do the thumbs up. captain queeg Sep 2024 #58
Why am I not surprised? BlueWavePsych Sep 2024 #45
Fuckface. The Unmitigated Gall Sep 2024 #46
Show of hands from the front row, please: jaxexpat Sep 2024 #47
Focus on Jr to the far right a second! Brainfodder Sep 2024 #49
My former husband with progressive dementia . . . Bumbles Sep 2024 #50
Why are Don Jr & Eric even in VIP lineup? nt delisen Sep 2024 #51
Like their Big Daddy, Uday and Qusay also are distracted. Kid Berwyn Sep 2024 #63
Well, he has bdamomma Sep 2024 #52
Thoughts in Dotard's/TFG/TSF/Cat Sandwich Eater's head.... TrumanTheTiger Sep 2024 #54
Given his disrespectful behavior at Arlington dlk Sep 2024 #55
Who invited "him"? twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #56
Is he expecting something/someone? Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #57
Why do trumps stupid kids get 2nd row positions? Demovictory9 Sep 2024 #59
Rudy and JD showed more respect than Dump & Kids combined Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #61
I saw that too. Rudy was mayor then, and has an emotional connection to that day. patphil Sep 2024 #77
Disassociation, he couldn't deal with his humiliation last night. Also he has no compassion at all. Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #78
Yup. patphil Sep 2024 #79
It's not surprising Keepthesoulalive Sep 2024 #62
traitor poozwah Sep 2024 #67
While others have their heads bowed moniss Sep 2024 #68
The moron doesn't care and doesn't want to be there 😡 TommieMommy Sep 2024 #69
DJTJ and Erik look pissed behind him. 2Legit Sep 2024 #70
He prefers the people who didn't get killed. nt pnwmom Sep 2024 #71
It wasn't about him. TNNurse Sep 2024 #73
That TSF is an Ugly MF. Cha Sep 2024 #74
Donald Trump, yet again, absolutely not knowing how to honor the dead and making a solemn moment about himself LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #80
Trump hates not being the center of attention Skittles Sep 2024 #82
This is NOT how one acts at a solemn ceremony LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #83
He is thinking about his "bigly debate win" the night before. yellowcanine Sep 2024 #84

SheltieLover

(69,698 posts)
9. Well, I'm,sure 911 pleased pootin
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 10:58 AM
Sep 2024

So he couldn't look,sad if he wanted to.

Right! Zero empathy.

BonnieJW

(2,924 posts)
53. He was bored
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:58 PM
Sep 2024

and thinking how he could be on a golf course instead of at this boring ceremony that wasn't about him.

Bored people are boring people.

Cha

(311,833 posts)
76. "Well, in Sept of 2019 the orange traitor moron was inviting the F'ing Taliban to Camp David""
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 02:12 PM
Sep 2024

FHRRK

(1,097 posts)
5. That is a great capture
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 10:52 AM
Sep 2024

Not only for picking up the lack of reverence from TSF, but the look on both kids face is perfect. It is hitting them hard, the knowledge that the gravy train has jumped off the tracks.

CrispyQ

(39,793 posts)
16. I think they're pissed. I doubt they care enough about him to worry about him.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 11:12 AM
Sep 2024

Like the poster above said, their gravy train jumped the tracks.

Irish_Dem

(70,757 posts)
38. Of course he is not worried about his father.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:31 PM
Sep 2024

He is worried about his own skin, money and power.

TBF

(35,134 posts)
32. Probably wishing this election would just be over
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:23 PM
Sep 2024

so they can find him a nice retirement community (or get him in house care at Mar a lago - which I guess is what rich people would do). As a child it's hard to watch the aging of your parent, and I'm sure he's worried about him.

Irish_Dem

(70,757 posts)
65. Don Jr is worried about himself.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 01:13 PM
Sep 2024

His future finances and reputation.

Maybe getting nabbed for his crimes.

bdamomma

(68,548 posts)
8. He just does not care
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 10:58 AM
Sep 2024

This is what he is:

Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration. Others often describe people with NPD as cocky, manipulative, selfish, patronizing, and demanding.

NCDem47

(2,848 posts)
15. On the afternoon of 9/11, Orange One had this to say about one of his buildings:
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 11:09 AM
Sep 2024

"40 Wall Street actually was the second-tallest building in downtown Manhattan,” Trump replied, “and it was actually, before the World Trade Center, was the tallest — and then, when they built the World Trade Center, it became known as the second tallest. And now it’s the tallest."

SocialDemocrat61

(4,797 posts)
66. Yes
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 01:14 PM
Sep 2024

and the Chrysler building is in midtown, a different part of Manhattan. So he didn’t forget it.

Maeve

(43,263 posts)
75. Ok, but 70 Pine Street is taller (with fewer stories)
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 02:05 PM
Sep 2024

At least, that's what I've read...
Sorry...been past NYC but never really in it and come from places where cities aren't divided up that way...the biggest building in downtown Columbus is the biggest building in Columbus!

Oopsie Daisy

(5,872 posts)
60. He was afraid of falling or losing his balance because *
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 01:05 PM
Sep 2024

* dementia can impact various cognitive functions, including spatial awareness, coordination, and balance. Closing his eyes and lowering their head requires coordination and balance, which can be compromised in individuals with dementia.

This action may disrupt their sense of spatial orientation, leading to instability and an increased risk of falling, especially if the individual is already experiencing balance issues. Additionally, factors such as muscle weakness, medications, or other health conditions that often coincide with dementia can also impact balance.

He kept his eyes open because he would tip over otherwise.

AnnaLee

(1,272 posts)
20. His spin doctors will handle this easily
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 11:42 AM
Sep 2024

They will explain that he was conversing with God and his fan club will only insist that it was what Jesus would do.

C_U_L8R

(47,480 posts)
29. It's disrespectful
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:19 PM
Sep 2024

To allow that bunch of traitorous miscreants anywhere near that site. Especially today.

DinahMoeHum

(22,982 posts)
40. Here's a story about TFG re 9/11. . .
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:34 PM
Sep 2024

. . .as told by sports/golf writer Rick Reilly for his book Commander In Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump

It was during an interview he had with TFG:




LetMyPeopleVote

(164,663 posts)
44. 'What's wrong with Trump?' Onlookers stunned as ex-president smiles at 9/11 memorial event
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:43 PM
Sep 2024

The media has picked up on TFG's disrespect at the solemn ceremony



https://www.rawstory.com/donald-trump-on-sept-11/

Former President Donald Trump's smiles and winks during the Sept. 11 memorial in New York City Wednesday outraged attendees and onlookers who blasted the Republican presidential nominee for a demeanor they dubbed disrespectful.

Trump drew much criticism after attending the commemorative ceremony for the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at Ground Zero, and while he was there as well, according to a video clip shared by C-SPAN communications director Howard Mortman.

"Where were you for 20 years I've been here?" a ceremony attendee shouted at Trump. "Where were you?".....

Ex-NBC Universal executive Mike Sington shared an image on X of Trump gazing up into the sky as attendees such as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Vice President Kamala Harris bowed their heads.

"A moment of silence in honor of those lost on 9/11," he wrote. "Look at Trump."....

The New York Times' Michael C. Bender reported to his newspaper that Trump appeared cheerful during surprising moments.

"As names of victims were read aloud," Bender wrote, "Trump, who had been mostly stone faced in the presence of Biden and Harris, flashed smiles at the crowd and alternated between a thumbs-up and a pointed index finger before he gathered his entourage and headed for the exit."

The Unmitigated Gall

(4,710 posts)
46. Fuckface.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:50 PM
Sep 2024

Remembering that glorious day, when his excellent tower became the tallest structure on the Manhattan skyline.
Yes, Fuckface, those were the good ‘ol days.

 

jaxexpat

(7,794 posts)
47. Show of hands from the front row, please:
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:51 PM
Sep 2024

How many of you have been indicted?
Who's currently under indictment?
Which of you has purposely taken government documents which were illegal for you to possess?
Who has been found guilty and ordered by a court to pay a multi-million dollar fine(s)?
Who's currently refusing payment of their multi-million dollar fine(s)?
Who amongst you have artificial skin of hair coloring issues?
You guys "stand down and stand by", an agent will be with you shortly. Everybody else can leave. Next row, same questions.

Bumbles

(390 posts)
50. My former husband with progressive dementia . . .
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:55 PM
Sep 2024

. . . often laughed at inappropriate times and made inappropriate comments. After George Floyd died from the policeman's knee on his neck and stopped breathiing, he commented, "You take my breath away." I was told by his geriatrician that it was a sign his dementia was worsening. Trump seems to be on my former husband's path, though maybe he has been for many years.

Kid Berwyn

(20,661 posts)
63. Like their Big Daddy, Uday and Qusay also are distracted.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 01:08 PM
Sep 2024

Great question, yours. They shouldn’t be in the picture.

bdamomma

(68,548 posts)
52. Well, he has
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:58 PM
Sep 2024

no shame, after last night insane performance he still shows his ugly face.

POS, he is what's he looking at????

TrumanTheTiger

(44 posts)
54. Thoughts in Dotard's/TFG/TSF/Cat Sandwich Eater's head....
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 12:59 PM
Sep 2024

"Yep, trump Tower is still the tallest."

"Oh my Me, I hope it doesn't rain on me or it'll ruin my favorite toupee."

"I wonder if Kamala will do more of what she did to me last night: that was a lot cheaper than Stormy."

Attilatheblond

(6,256 posts)
57. Is he expecting something/someone?
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 01:01 PM
Sep 2024

a lightening bolt maybe? Or something else coming from high vantage point?

patphil

(7,939 posts)
77. I saw that too. Rudy was mayor then, and has an emotional connection to that day.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 02:15 PM
Sep 2024

Certainly whatever passes as Trump's consciousness was directed elsewhere.
He was probably watching a plane or a bird fly overhead, and thinking how he totally fucked up the debate the night before.

Clouds Passing

(5,112 posts)
78. Disassociation, he couldn't deal with his humiliation last night. Also he has no compassion at all.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 02:17 PM
Sep 2024

Keepthesoulalive

(1,427 posts)
62. It's not surprising
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 01:08 PM
Sep 2024

He has no concept of what is inappropriate, his only concept in life is look at me and worship my greatness.

moniss

(7,457 posts)
68. While others have their heads bowed
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 01:26 PM
Sep 2024

in reflection on the day the two idiot sons and the Orange Ruski are looking around thinking about themselves. Rudy may have his head bowed but there is no assurance of him thinking about much beyond his own troubles.

2Legit

(94 posts)
70. DJTJ and Erik look pissed behind him.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 01:28 PM
Sep 2024

No doubt it was very uncomfortable for them after last night's fiasco.

LetMyPeopleVote

(164,663 posts)
80. Donald Trump, yet again, absolutely not knowing how to honor the dead and making a solemn moment about himself
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 02:39 PM
Sep 2024



First a thumbs up, then multiple fist pumps.

Donald Trump, yet again, absolutely not knowing how to honor the dead and making a solemn moment about himself. Just weeks ago at Arlington on the graves of our fallen, and now at the 9/11 memorial in Shanksville, PA.
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