In an ironic twist of fate, the Kennedy Center—once a thriving homage to the arts and legacy of President John F. Kennedy—now stands largely vacant. This backdrop served as the unlikely venue for a recent House Republican retreat hosted by none other than former President Donald Trump. During his lengthy monologue, Trump exhibited a rare moment of self-awareness, seemingly realizing that his extensive ramblings were meandering, a quality he has humorously termed “weaving.” However, his attempts to energize the Republican base feel more like a desperate plea as they face the daunting prospect of midterm elections that could lead to significant losses.
As House Republicans sat in silence, Trump rambled for hours, presenting a mix of bizarre anecdotes and disjointed policy proclamations.
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Here’s a glimpse into the rambling thoughts of the former president:
“So, you’re gonna do it, Emmanuel? No? Here’s the deal: if by Monday you haven’t agreed to all our demands, I’m slapping a 25% tariff on everything coming from France, including your wines and champagnes. Trust me, I can do that. National security, you know? In fact, the tariff I’m proposing is 42 times more than I’m asking for in return. You can either deal with that or face the consequences, like I did with China over fentanyl. I imposed a 20% tax there, and it worked.”
“And don’t get me started on mail-in voting. We’re the only country that does it, and it’s a disaster. Even Jimmy Carter’s commission warned against it. To sum it up, Emmanuel said he’d love to comply if I could just keep it quiet from his people.”
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In an unexpected turn, Trump also touched on healthcare, where he made an unintentional admission that could warrant further scrutiny.
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