# 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:** 983
**Author:** ![HelenGawn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@HelenGawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HelenGawn)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19645 "2018-04-26T16:23:08Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > He is like that old farmer sitting at the bar that’s been over-served and won’t shut the fuck up. Unfortunately, I live in an area with too many of these dumbshits and the idiot that called into fox&friends would fit in perfectly at that bar. [Old Blevins](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCwmgH246AA) ---
**Author:** ![Crybaby\_Boobie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crybaby_boobie/32/545_2.png) [@Crybaby\_Boobie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crybaby_Boobie)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19646 "2018-04-26T16:47:32Z")
I see the President had another one of his dumpsterfireside chats today. ---
**Author:** ![Fiveyearlurker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19647 "2018-04-26T17:28:16Z")
The interview is already [biting Trump in the ass](https://www.vox.com/2018/4/26/17284898/trump-fox-and-friends-michael-cohen-court). Trump and Hannity had been arguing that the seized materials were laden with privileged information. Citing that Hannity has claimed that Cohen doesn’t represent him, and that Trump now claims this morning that Cohen only performs a “tiny, tiny, little fraction” of his legal work, SDNY is arguing that it is unlikely that the seized materials contain significant privileged information. Too funny. ---
**Author:** ![Anny\_Middon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19648 "2018-04-26T17:32:33Z")
> [@Darren\_Garrison](#): > > Trump [also has a non-existent phony cloud over his head](https://www.rawstory.com/2018/04/trump-just-gave-batsht-crazy-fox-news-interview-6-bonkers-moments/). Direct quote from the above article: > [@](#): > > “I have a phony cloud over my head that doesn’t exist!” the president complained. I think he was saying that he doesn’t have a second head, so the phony cloud isn’t over that nonexistent second head. Or maybe he thinks he doesn’t have a head at all… ---
**Author:** ![SaneBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@SaneBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaneBill)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19649 "2018-04-26T17:36:02Z")
> [@Happy\_Lendervedder](#): > > I just want to quote the president here. “I have a phony cloud over my head that doesn’t exist.” Uh, his head doesn’t exist ? OK. As long as he says it, not that he’s a liar or something… ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19650 "2018-04-26T17:42:02Z")
> [@HelenGawn](#): > > [Old Blevins](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCwmgH246AA) LOL…Exactly! I’d probably still take Old Belvins over what we have. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19651 "2018-04-26T17:49:52Z")
Can [Rhinestone and Rayon](https://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/watch-diamond-and-silk-meltdown-after-congressman-confronts-them-over-blatant) count as part of the Trump administration? ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19652 "2018-04-26T17:51:35Z")
> [@septimus](#): > > …What really boggles is that even now, after all of this, _Trump would be re-elected in a landslide if only whites were allowed to vote._ Jeepers, I never thought of it that way. Excuse me while I jump out the nearest window. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19653 "2018-04-26T17:57:04Z")
> [@Fiveyearlurker](#): > > The interview is already [biting Trump in the ass](https://www.vox.com/2018/4/26/17284898/trump-fox-and-friends-michael-cohen-court). Trump and Hannity had been arguing that the seized materials were laden with privileged information. Citing that Hannity has claimed that Cohen doesn’t represent him, and that Trump now claims this morning that Cohen only performs a “tiny, tiny, little fraction” of his legal work, SDNY is arguing that it is unlikely that the seized materials contain significant privileged information. > > Too funny. [Also…](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-confirms-cohen-represented-him-crazy-stormy-daniels-deal-during-n869241) > [@](#): > > President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge Thursday for the first time that his attorney Michael Cohen represented him as part of a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. > > “He represents me like with this crazy Stormy Daniels deal, he represented me. And from what I see, he did absolutely nothing wrong,” Trump said in a phone interview on “Fox and Friends.” > > … > > Meanwhile, on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Daniels’ attorney Michael Avenatti responded to Trump’s comment as a “hugely damaging admission.” He said he plans to use the revelation in his case against Trump and Cohen, and expects federal prosecutors, who are investigating Cohen, to do so as well. > > “Another gift from the heavens in this case,” Avenatti said. “They keep coming. I don’t know how I’ve fallen into such good luck in this case, but I’m going to take it.” ---
**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 26, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19654 "2018-04-26T18:12:27Z")
Pompeo just got confirmed with 57 votes for. ---
**Author:** ![Gorsnak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gorsnak/32/7587_2.png) [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19655 "2018-04-26T18:21:54Z")
> [@GIGObuster](#): > > Well, I think you have a point, but it is like saying that the bitter, jealous, turncoat, backstabber, betrayer, Brutus, double-crosser, Judas of a traitor Benedict Arnold should be referred to as a Major General who served honorably until that little detail… (And I had to look at what rank he had; when mentioned, that is not what many do remember about that guy). All the Founding Fathers were traitors. Benedict Arnold was the only one honourable enough to repent of his treason and recommit himself to serving his rightful King. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TonySinclair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19656 "2018-04-26T20:21:46Z")
> [@APB](#): > > Trump has claimed to dislike Wagner operas. [Or at least he thinks he does](http://www.therestisnoise.com/2017/12/trump-on-wagner.html)… I agree with Mark Twain that Wagner’s music isn’t as bad as it sounds. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19657 "2018-04-26T20:38:21Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I’m not defending the alleged bad behavior of the guy, but I really do have a problem with the media insisting on referring to him as “Ronny”. The guy is a Rear Admiral who served honorably in the past tending to injured war casualties. It’s disrespectful to refer to him as anything other than doctor or by his rank. It sounds like he was a nightmare to work for, but that doesn’t take away from his accomplishments or service. If you work for him, or otherwise report to him, best to refer to him by his proper title. The rest of us are operating under no such restraints. > [@BlankSlate](#): > > Jeepers, I never thought of it that way. Excuse me while I jump out the nearest window. That won’t help if you are white. 🙂 At least wait until the midterms, maybe even 2020. There will always be plenty of windows. ---
**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 26, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19658 "2018-04-26T21:54:25Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Pompeo just got confirmed with 57 votes for. Bad news for the planet; he and Bolton will have little trouble convincing Trump to let the missiles fly. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19659 "2018-04-26T23:11:21Z")
> [@Gorsnak](#): > > All the Founding Fathers were traitors. Right up until the day they won. Then they became patriots. You know how it works. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19660 "2018-04-27T00:00:11Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Pompeo just got confirmed with 57 votes for. > [@Sherrerd;20926114\*\*](#): > > Bad news for the planet\*\*; he and Bolton will have little trouble convincing Trump to let the missiles fly. And faster than Pruitt could ever dream of. ---
**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 27, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19661 "2018-04-27T03:14:51Z")
> [@SaneBill](#): > > Uh, his head doesn’t exist ? OK. As long as he says it, not that he’s a liar or something… You know that [a man’s got 2 heads](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j59YBiGIGNY), so clearly the Shitgibbon can only find one of them. Based on available information, we can guess which one he struggles to locate. ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19662 "2018-04-27T06:07:27Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > You know that [a man’s got 2 heads](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j59YBiGIGNY), so clearly the Shitgibbon can only find one of them. Based on available information, we can guess which one he struggles to locate. The one with a brain (as opposed to the one which is controlled by a malevolent alien that looks like a bad toup’)? ---
**Author:** ![septimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/septimus/32/410_2.png) [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19663 "2018-04-27T07:43:58Z")
> [@Fiveyearlurker](#): > > Fox and Friends interview is a must listen. … his proof that Comey is lying is that Comey claims that Trump didn’t stay the night in Russia, but that’s a lie, because obviously he spent the night in Russia. Leaving out the part that Comey is making no such claim. Comey’s claim is that Trump says he never spent the night in Russia. > > Also, he barely knows Cohen who does very little work for Trump. Where’s the thread where Republicans explain to us mortals what’s happening? What was Comey’s motive for this alleged lie? A lie that tends to exonerate Trump — if he’d checked out of the hotel then the golden showers never happened. If Comey were making up lies to persecute Trump, couldn’t he have done better than changing the hotel checkout time in Trump’s favor? (Anyway, Comey said Trump told him he went back to his room to pack, while Trump denies saying he left “immediately.”) _ **Seriously, I really want to know.** _ What do the Foxies and Thumpers say about this? Is Comey lying? Why? Should I ask in Elections, IMHO or GQ? GD? Pointless? > [@JohnGalt](#): > > Around here, it’s the old farmers sitting around McDonalds through breakfast and lunchtime (since this small town doesn’t have anyplace else for them to go). It’s worse when you realize that no, they haven’t been drinking, that’s their 24-hour a day voice. > > That’s who I hear when Trump speaks as he did during the Fox “interview”; a rambling old fart, spouting half-truth rants about whatever pops in his head next. Remember when we all thought Sarah Palin was a joke? At least she had the good grace to be stinking drunk half the time. What’s Trump’s excuse? ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070/19664 "2018-04-27T12:51:02Z")
> [@septimus](#): > > _ **Seriously, I really want to know.** _ What do the Foxies and Thumpers say about this? Is Comey lying? Why? Should I ask in Elections, IMHO or GQ? GD? Pointless? LOL, Pointless. You would get “Fake News!” or “The Clinton Foundation was way more corrupt!” or “What about those emails?” or “Obama lied about health coverage” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070.md?page=982) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-the-making/774070.md?page=984)