Trump Jr. mocks Franken's resignation speech

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY JULIA MANCHESTER - 12/07/17 12:34 PM EST

Donald Trump Jr. mocked outgoing Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) after he announced his resignation on Thursday, invoking the former comedian's "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) character on Twitter.

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The tweet after Franken announced his resignation from the Senate after facing pressure from his colleagues amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations.

“I know in my heart that nothing I have done as a senator, nothing, has brought dishonor on this institution, and I am confident that the Ethics Committee would agree. Nevertheless, today I am announcing that in the coming weeks I will be resigning as a member of the United States Senate,” Franken said in a speech on the Senate floor. Franken is the latest high-profile male to depart his job amid sexual misconduct allegations.

His Democratic colleague in the House, Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) announced his resignation amid allegations against him on Tuesday.

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[Gothmog]

1. Trump Jr. is a very stupid person

[DBoon]

20. A cruel selfish stupid person

mt

[Rollo]

68. He's a chip off the old blockhead...

[Blue_Tires]

77. It's very telling that Junior can't get a job with any real responsibility

despite his old man is running the most nepotistic White House in recorded history....

All those billions which would allow him to go anywhere or do anything, and what does he do? Sit on his ass and troll people on Twitter all day...

[sarcasmo]

2. Mock now Junior, your sorry A$$ is going to prison.

[Scarsdale]

12. The stupidity

is rampant in the tRump family. So is "ugly"

[GoCubsGo]

72. And, he will cry a little baby when it happens.

I look forward to watching that spectacle.

[Roland99]

3. He wont be mocking anything once hes in federal prison

[Old Vet]

79. People with that kind of money just dont go to jail, Even if jr deserves it.

Its just not gonna happen, None of the trumps have been nor will they face anything for there crimes. 45 spends more money on his suits then most spend on there education, Its called fuck you money.

[Dawson Leery]

7. ...and let by one on our side, a charlatan who defended the tobacco industry.

[PatSeg]

9. Yeah, but Junior

would be wise to keep a low profile right now and stay off of Twitter. Guess 'like father, like son', just can't keep his mouth shut.

[leftynyc]

5. Enjoy prison, Junior

After flynn, you're next, you pathetic twit.

[Jan Levinson]

6. Lets look at all of Trump Jr.s tweets with Leeann Tweeden since 2012

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I’m sure Trump Jr. is thrilled.

[PatSeg]

11. What the hell?!?!

[Jan Levinson]

16. There are even more times that Leeann Tweeden posted to Don Jr in 2011

The reason I joined was to get more people to pay attention to these tweets. LOL. I’m very frustrated no one from any media outlet searched ‘donaldtrumpjr’ from:leeanntweeden on Twitter to see all their interactions.

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[hexola]

22. Please post these tweets their own post in GD

Holy Crap - it WAS a hit!!!

[PatSeg]

24. This is insane!

I can't believe no one uncovered this before. It is not like the Tweets were hiding somewhere. She wasn't even smart enough to go back and delete them.

I'm so angry right now, I am feeling physically numb. Thank you for joining and bringing the Tweets to light. You might want to start your own thread, so they get more exposure.

[hexola]

28. Sometimes we are SO Dumb!

The right has 4ch - they never would have missed this stuff!

WTFFFFFFF

[PatSeg]

33. As a rule, we don't think like them

I don't want to be like them in any regard, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't fight back, instead of rolling over and playing dead. Just throw our best and brightest under the bus. In the meantime, they are going to trivialize real sexual assault and misconduct, setting women back possible decades.

[PatSeg]

27. And P.S.

A big welcome to DU!!!

[Jan Levinson]

35. Thank you!

I think I need ten posts to start a thread because I tried but it blocked me because I’m new... as soon as I do, I will start a thread. I messaged a NYT’s account, an NBC News producer, and Joe Scarborough (lol) on Twitter with some screenshots the day it was posts — none responded... It’s hard to message news accounts because most block people from messaging them.

But I’m surprised it hasn’t received coverage. The first thing I did when I heard about the allegations was search leeanntweeden trump in twitter and a couple of her posts with Don Jr. come up — enough for a news outlet to dig deeper and do the more advanced Twitter search. Very frustrating. It’s not that I don’t believe women — but I don’t believe THIS woman. Yes, women who are friends with Trump Jr., Hannity, etc. can be sexually assaulted, but there are TOO many coincidence with her connections and the timing.

[hexola]

37. Get them to Chris Cuomo! CNN

Chris will use them!

[Jan Levinson]

39. Where do I send them?

Does he have an email address?

[IronLionZion]

48. Yes

http://chriscuomo.com/ask-chris/

or you can reach out on facebook (ChrisCCuomo), twitter (@ChrisCuomo), or Instagram (@chrisccuomo)

You could tweet it right to him.

[PatSeg]

40. Yes

I didn't realize you post count was that low when I said it. Please be sure to post a thread once you are able. This is really big.

I take accusations of sexual assault very seriously too, but none of this passes the smell test. It is coming across as an Atwater/Rove hit job. There is no tactic too low or too dirty for these people.

If you haven't already, you might try Rachel Maddow. She tends to respond to viewers better than most.

"Send it to Rachel"

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/send-it-rachel

[Jan Levinson]

42. Thank you

I just messaged Chris Cuomo and I will email Rachel Maddow.

[Jan Levinson]

44. Okay I emailed Rachel

One more post until I’m at 10.... lol...

[PatSeg]

45. Cool

I'm so glad you joined DU. I'm trying to get the word out everywhere I can. Maybe we can create our own "Its a Wonderful Life" story!

[Jan Levinson]

55. That would be incredible

This story just infuriates me and it’s not like I’m this huge Al Franken supporter and fan... if the allegations are true, by all means, force him to resign. But it feels like we are letting unsubstantiated blog posts win. News outlets that fear being called the “liberal media” will react harder to democrats without truly looking at the bigger picture.

The other allegations—Weinstein, Cosby, Charlie Rose, Bill O’Reilly, Lauer—all have been exposed thanks to real substantiated journalism. I am a huge supporter of women, but Bannon once said, “As long as democrats play identity politics, republicans win.” Republicans know how to make democrats go crazy—accuse one of their people—but if anyone questions the allegations, call democrats out for hypocrisy and accuse them of not believing women. But realistically, these allegations have not been substantiated and Tweeden, who goes on a happy press tour the day she writes her blog, undermines real victims. She is out there just telling a story that did not prevent her from getting ahead that has not internally wounded her clearly.... it undermines teachers, nurses, waitresses, etcetera who show up to their job and actually truly suffer from forcible sexual misconduct.

I just want the truth.

[PatSeg]

66. Same here

This all sets back progress light years if we continue on these witch hunts. Pretty soon legitimate victims will remain quiet and the con artists and grifters will run this into the ground. We'll be back where we started and women will lose the little power they have gained.

[bluestarone]

54. TY very much

and a BIG welcome aboard

[bdamomma]

73. could you also send to Rachel Maddow

and Lawrence ODonnell?

[LisaM]

36. Wait, are these for real?

How on earth weren't these part of this narrative before?

[redstateblues]

41. John Rich, Trump humper, is a known assaulter in Nashville.

I won't be surprised if women will start coming out.

[IronLionZion]

51. Maybe the anonymous accusers are named Ivanka, Eric, Kellyanne, Sarah,

I doubt that the golf club consented to what Leanne is doing to it.

[pnwmom]

61. GREAT FINDS. THANKS FOR JOINING US. WELCOME TO DU!

[Perseus]

63. Interesting picture of her and where she placed the putter

This picture just for you boys...

I do hope all these fiasco gets the proper investigation it deserves and Franken comes out clean.

[IronLionZion]

69. She's a birther who likes fast food and golf, so they have things in common

[rainlillie]

70. As soon I read that Roger Stone..

tweeted about her accusations before they were announced to the MSM. I knew it was all a setup. It's damn infuriating that the Democrats were so quick to throw Al under the bus. This is opening the door for other Democrats to be accused and then just tossed out. What a shame.

[mentalslavery]

76. Im shocked!!!

[R B Garr]

78. Holy Crap! Thanks for posting this! She's a complete phony.

And welcome to DU!

[Dawson Leery]

13. Liberals need to stay F---A----R away from the USO shows.

They are bastions of sexism, sophomoric behavior, and junk grade celebrities.

[PatSeg]

34. This is very true

They always have been too.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

26. How did this relationship fly under the radar all this time?

[hexola]

59. Send these to EVERY Dem Senator who called for his resignation - NOW!

Fuckers!

[JI7]

8. Grab them by the pussy

[Honeycombe8]

10. Well, there you go. When you go high..... nt

[SansACause]

14. Mueller will be next.

Just a matter of hours before the "Bob Mueller is a sexual predator" campaign begins.

[bdamomma]

74. but the investigation won't stop

plus they are pulling the trigger on themselves if they remove Mueller.

[Initech]

15. Go eat a steaming bag of rancid dog shit, Trump Jr!

[Kimchijeon]

17. LOL yep just like we knew- the fascists cannot contain their glee

We fell for it like the chumps they knew we were

[bathroommonkey76]

18. The chinless one will face karma, SOON! n/t

[Arkansas Granny]

19. What an ugly little man.

[jalan48]

21. Trump is what is referred to as "perverse".

[eissa]

23. We deserve the mocking

We played right into their hands.

[Paladin]

52. I agree.

I hope Senator Gillibrand finds Roy Moore a suitable substitute for Al Franken.

[bdamomma]

75. yes, let's see if

this POS gets in the women Senators will go after his ass. Let see how McConnell likes that.

[Kali]

25. what an asshole

family and party of assholes

[Steerpike]

29. Winners are allowed to gloat

We are only allowed to grovel in the shit they throw at us...If democrats don't pull their heads out of their asses on so many level we will continue to lose and they will continue to gloat. as they should...because winners are ALLOWED TO GLOAT

[GOPricklepants]

30. Moron Jr

Careful what you mock from that big glass tower. There's a big pile of rocks out here. Ya think it's all play? Clink Clink👮

[DarthDem]

31. What a Complete, Utter, and Vile Idiot

The bell tolleth for him soon, methinks.

[Alice11111]

32. Just proves how much respect we will get from Repubs

for taking the high road and setting an example

[joanbarnes]

38. It starts already....

[NurseJackie]

43. He who laughs LAST, laughs BEST! Stand-by, Junior. Your turn is next...

... and you'll be not match for Franken's wit... unbridled by any Senatorial decorum requirements.

Laugh-it-up, funny boy! Your turn's coming.

[Honeycombe8]

53. No, his job is safe for life. nt

[FreeStateDemocrat]

47. Pukes just sit back and laugh at the fucking Democratic turncoats destroying their own party!!!

[FarPoint]

49. Makes sense to me...

We/ our weak DNC Leadership actually opened the door for harassment to all of us....

This strategy of the DNC will not ride above the thugs in the toxic Administration....

[Achilleaze]

50. scumbucket repubes

no honor

[Butterflylady]

57. I am not confrontational person

however I would love to wipe that stupid smirk off his stupid face.

[keithbvadu2]

58. Now Donnie Jr can mock his daddy's genital grabbing speech.

[Ilsa]

60. I wonder what Tweeden got paid for starting this?

She seems like an opportunist. I hope it all comes back to bite her on the ass.

[The Wizard]

62. A book deal (NT)

[Vinca]

64. Let's hope the State AG will bring him up on charges that daddy can't pardon.

[LyndaG]

65. Your day will come, Don Jr.

Can't wait.

[Heartstrings]

67. Welcome to du!

[workinclasszero]

80. Trump the pussy grabber LOVES IT!

Freepers LOVE IT, Breitbart LOVES IT, hate fuckin radio LOVES IT, Fox "news" LOVES IT and they are all electing a pedophile pervert to the senate as they laugh their asses off at democrats!

[dchill]

81. Donald Trump Jr. is the best-trained turd I've ever seen.

And best bud of Leean Tweeden!