# The Trump Administration: A Clusterfuck in the Making **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [December 7, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070 "2016-12-07T00:25:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2120
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42386 "2020-04-08T22:57:19Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > Trump: Didn’t the hyenas get him? Wrong movie. Mowgli burned him up. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42387 "2020-04-08T23:36:23Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > Wrong movie. Mowgli burned him up. Which movie? In the book, Mowgli skinned him and put the skin on the wolf pack’s Council Rock. ---
**Author:** ![slumtrimpet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@slumtrimpet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slumtrimpet)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42388 "2020-04-09T00:34:05Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > Good God. I just turned on the briefing and the first thing I saw was some reporter asking Trump if he would pardon the Tiger King guy. > > WTF. > > I had to turn it back off. I think it would be brilliant if the reporters at the pressers just asked inane questions. “Mr. President, which flavor of Baskin Robbins is your favorite?”, or “Is Kim Kardashian more famous than Kanye West?”. He lies about anything and everything anyway. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42389 "2020-04-09T00:41:35Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > Reporters should just not show up. Period. Have the networks call the scientists into a mass interview without politicians. Shit, let’s just get it over with: Make a giant mural of Trump, and put it on the front of the White House. It’ll be like the American version of Tiananmen. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42390 "2020-04-09T00:51:44Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Hospitals are reporting that the federal government is seizing their medical supply orders without explanation or warning. > [Hospitals say feds are seizing masks and other coronavirus supplies without a word](https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-04-07/hospitals-washington-seize-coronavirus-supplies)? Well, you can’t make the large bucks without cornering the market. Wait until doctors and nurses have to pay $10,000 for each disposable mask! That’ll be some epic capitalism! And, more importantly, Donald will finally be able to buy Greenland! No extradition treaty will be able to touch him in the newly-christened Trumpland! ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42391 "2020-04-09T02:13:02Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > Well, you can’t make the large bucks without cornering the market. > > Wait until doctors and nurses have to pay $10,000 for each disposable mask! That’ll be some epic capitalism! > > And, more importantly, Donald will finally be able to buy Greenland! No extradition treaty will be able to touch him in the newly-christened Trumpland! The weakness in that strategery would lie in the likelihood that more facilities might begin to implement [some sort of effective cleaning method](https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/27/duke-university-uses-vaporized-hydrogen-peroxide-to-clean-n95-face-masks-for-reuse/) that would allow them to reuse the masks. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42392 "2020-04-09T02:53:33Z")
> [@Morgyn](#): > > Which movie? Both recent ones. In the 2016 live-action movie, Shere Khan falls into a fire that Mowgli accidentally started. In the 1967 animated film, Mowgli ties a torch to Shere Khan’s tail and he runs away. > [@](#): > > In the book, Mowgli skinned him and put the skin on the wolf pack’s Council Rock. Yes, I know. There is zero chance that Trump ever read the book. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42393 "2020-04-09T14:06:27Z")
> [@slumtrimpet](#): > > I think it would be brilliant if the reporters at the pressers just asked inane questions. “Mr. President, which flavor of Baskin Robbins is your favorite?”, or “Is Kim Kardashian more famous than Kanye West?”. Brilliant! And when they’re queried as to why they’re asking such questions they respond, “We decided as a body to ask only questions the President is competent to answer.” ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42394 "2020-04-09T14:20:59Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > Brilliant! And when they’re queried as to why they’re asking such questions they respond, “We decided as a body to ask only questions the President is competent to answer.” “Does a moron say ‘What’”? ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42395 "2020-04-09T17:06:52Z")
I guess we need to have the administration’s misinformation and self-congratulatory propaganda to balance out the truth: [Pence’s office blocks public health officials from appearing on CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/media/pence-office-tv-bookings-coronavirus/index.html) > [@](#): > > Vice President Mike Pence’s office has declined to allow the nation’s top health officials to appear on CNN in recent days and discuss the coronavirus pandemic killing thousands of Americans, in an attempt to pressure the network into carrying the White House’s lengthy daily briefings in full. > > Pence’s office, which is responsible for booking the officials on networks during the pandemic, said it will only allow experts such as Dr. Deborah Birx or Dr. Anthony Fauci to appear on CNN if the network televises the portion of the White House briefings that includes the vice president and other coronavirus task force members. > > CNN often only broadcasts President Donald Trump’s question and answer session, which sometimes includes the health care officials, live on-air. And, of course, if CNN and other networks are forced to carry the whole dog-and-pony show, it takes time away from the follow-up analysis of what BS Trump has just spewed. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42396 "2020-04-09T17:44:50Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > I guess we need to have the administration’s misinformation and self-congratulatory propaganda to balance out the truth: > > [Pence’s office blocks public health officials from appearing on CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/media/pence-office-tv-bookings-coronavirus/index.html) > > And, of course, if CNN and other networks are forced to carry the whole dog-and-pony show, it takes time away from the follow-up analysis of what BS Trump has just spewed. Another reason is it takes away time from Pence praising Trump and his work, as well as other invited guests dos during that time. In short, they take away campaigning efforts. ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42397 "2020-04-09T18:13:47Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > Another reason is it takes away time from Pence praising Trump and his work, as well as other invited guests dos during that time. In short, they take away campaigning efforts. _Morning Joe_ made an observation I thought was interesting: Since Trump can’t hold his rallies, he sort of treats these briefings in part as pseudo campaign rallies to get his fix of being the center of attention and as a platform for his boasting and airing of grievances. The briefings are full of going after the FAKE NEWS and attacking reporters; congratulating himself and his administration on what an amazing job they’ve done; blaming Democrats, the WHO, China, Obama, and etc for all the response problems–everyone but himself; and just plain lying. The problem, _Morning Joe_ noted, is that people choose to attend his rallies. It’s like going to a wrestling event; you want to be there and you know what you’re going to get. Now we have a nation full of public health and economic anxieties tuning in and watching him for information and reassurance and they can see his act for themselves and that Trump isn’t up to the task. They can see Trump for the snake oil salesman he is. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42398 "2020-04-09T18:16:34Z")
Just when you think things can’t get any worse. Individual 1 is considering naming Arthur Laffer to head up the post-shutdown economic recovery effort. > **[Architect of Reagan-era tax cuts floated to head Trump's coronavirus economic...](https://www.alternet.org/2020/04/architect-of-reagan-era-tax-cuts-floated-to-head-trumps-coronavirus-economic-recovery-task-force)** > > During the 1980s, Art Laffer was — along with fellow right-wing economist Milton Friedman — one of the top influences on Reaganomics. Laffer, now 79, has been speaking out about the coronavirus pandemic and making economic recommendations, some of... ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42399 "2020-04-09T18:24:02Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Just when you think things can’t get any worse. > … If there’s one thing this administration has taught us it’s that things can ALWAYS get worse. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42400 "2020-04-09T18:53:28Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > I guess we need to have the administration’s misinformation and self-congratulatory propaganda to balance out the truth: > > [Pence’s office blocks public health officials from appearing on CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/media/pence-office-tv-bookings-coronavirus/index.html) It occurs to me that the America-hating Fucksplinter (did you see what I did there?) CAN’T prevent MRS. Fauci from appearing on CNN. And it (excuse me, _HE_) can’t prevent Dr. Fauci from speaking to his wife. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42401 "2020-04-09T19:54:11Z")
Mike Pence is refusing to allow his medical experts to go on CNN because they aren’t airing Individual 1’s rallies/coroanvirus briefings. > **[Mike Pence is blocking health officials from going on CNN to pressure the...](https://www.yahoo.com/news/mike-pence-blocking-health-officials-151450447.html)** > > Many critics have argued that the daily events often bear more resemblance to campaign rallies than informational briefings. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42402 "2020-04-09T20:37:29Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Just when you think things can’t get any worse. > Individual 1 is considering naming Arthur Laffer to head up the post-shutdown economic recovery effort. > [Architect of Reagan-era tax cuts floated to head Trump's coronavirus economic recovery task force - Alternet.org](https://www.alternet.org/2020/04/architect-of-reagan-era-tax-cuts-floated-to-head-trumps-coronavirus-economic-recovery-task-force) (Let me consult my crystal ball) his first recommendation to get us on the road to recovery will be…corporate tax cuts. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42403 "2020-04-09T20:52:05Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Mike Pence is refusing to allow his medical experts to go on CNN because they aren’t airing Individual 1’s rallies/coroanvirus briefings. > [Mike Pence is blocking health officials from going on CNN to pressure the network to air Trump's full coronavirus briefings](https://www.yahoo.com/news/mike-pence-blocking-health-officials-151450447.html) I think those experts should promptly set up their own YouTube channel. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42404 "2020-04-09T23:15:15Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > The weakness in that strategery would lie in the likelihood that more facilities might begin to implement [some sort of effective cleaning method](https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/27/duke-university-uses-vaporized-hydrogen-peroxide-to-clean-n95-face-masks-for-reuse/) that would allow them to reuse the masks. The simple solution: Trump will patent-troll that method! And then charge through the roof for its use! > **[Patent troll](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent_troll)** > > In international law and business, patent trolling or patent hoarding is a categorical or pejorative term applied to a person or company that attempts to enforce patent rights against accused infringers far beyond the patent's actual value or contribution to the prior art, often through hardball legal tactics (frivolous litigation, vexatious litigation, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), chilling effects, etc.) Patent trolls often do not manufacture products or supply ser... He really does want to own Greenland, you know. He’s motivated. > [@dasmoocher](#): > > I guess we need to have the administration’s misinformation and self-congratulatory propaganda to balance out the truth: > > [Pence’s office blocks public health officials from appearing on CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/media/pence-office-tv-bookings-coronavirus/index.html) > > And, of course, if CNN and other networks are forced to carry the whole dog-and-pony show, it takes time away from the follow-up analysis of what BS Trump has just spewed. If CNN gives in, they will lose a LOT of disgusted viewers. (Not to dis Fauci, but there are plenty of other experts.) ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/42405 "2020-04-10T01:40:19Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > He really does want to own Greenland, you know. He’s motivated. Well, of course he does. After all, the streets are paved with money. I mean, obviously: it is right there in the name. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070.md?page=2119) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070.md?page=2121)