Morning Joe Loses It at Taunt From the President About Fishing
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosted a Rose Garden dinner to sign executive orders expanding hunting and fishing access, joking he could have "banned" fishing to impact Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris.
- Trump claimed outdoorsmen have not had a better friend in the Oval Office since President Theodore Roosevelt, while showcasing a new South Lawn helipad that Sikorsky Aircraft is paying an estimated $5 million to $6 million to build.
- Critics argued that fishing is not "a weekend whim" but "a trade, food, territory," with one writing, "THIS MAN HAS ALREADY HIT ROCK BOTTOM" to object to Trump's casual discussion of disrupting livelihoods.
- The remarks sparked debate over whether they exposed an unsettling view of presidential power or were simply comedy, as Trump remarked that "the power of this office is crazy" while smiling.
- Following earlier criticism of Trump's conduct, where he was called "creepy" amid rumors involving Natalie Harp, critics have compared his behavior to that of a toddler in a playground on separate occasions.
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Donald Trump's apparent joke that he could ban fishing has drawn criticism online, while other viewers said the remarks were clearly comedic and did not signal a real policy proposal
Trump Boasts About What He Could Do With 'The Power Of This Office'
Donald J. Trump apparently discovered a new way to demonstrate the awesome power of the presidency: threatening to ban fishing until a billionaire calls him up and begs for mercy. Speaking at a White House dinner, Trump boasted that he could issue a quick order banning fishing and drive Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris “right the hell out of business.” Then, according to Trump’s scenario, Morris would have no choice but to call the president…
‘I Could Have Banned Fishing’: Trump Jokes About Power of His Office
US President Donald Trump joked about the broad powers of his office, saying he “could have banned fishing” while discussing presidential authority. The remark highlights Trump’s characteristic style of using humor to make a point about executive power, political decision-making and the responsibilities associated with holding the presidency.
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