He got there late
President Trump made his first official public appearance since Election Day on Wednesday, observing Veterans Day in a traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Trump, who is defying declarations that he lost his reelection bid, did not speak at the event.
The president and his entourage – including first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Pence and second lady Karen Pence – did not arrive at the tomb until well after the scheduled start time of 11 a.m. ET.
The motorcade was still driving when the gun salute to veterans went off. It seems just a tad disrespectful, especially when we know he’s not doing anything other than trying to undo the election.
It wasn’t until nearly 11:25 that the president appeared on a walkway in front of the tomb, where he stood alongside Pence in a steady rain. Trump walked toward the wreath, laid a hand on it, paused and then returned to his spot. The ceremony was over soon afterwards. It was the only event listed on the president’s public schedule for Wednesday.
And he couldn’t be bothered to show up on time for it, or do much of anything when he got there.
Trump and several other administration officials did not wear face masks, despite Arlington National Cemetery requirements that state, “All visitors are to follow social distancing requirements and wear face coverings while on cemetery grounds. Anyone not having a face covering in their possession at cemetery entry points will not be granted access to the cemetery.”
He’s thorough in his negligence.
Thank Christ. If he had, it would have been about him. All the greatest hits, punctuated with alternating pinching and accordian, with the occasional head tilt for good measure, followed by resting Duce face.
Surprised he showed up for the “losers” and “suckers” at all, what a farce. He can’t disguise his contempt and disrespect anymore, it’s all a phony “reality” show for him, a worthless unwatchable one. If he wants ratings, let him hold a pressy to concede, that would be big, BIG I tell ya. Ratings!
I dunno. I’m thinking that more people would tune in for “Eviction Day at the White House”, or “Perp Walk: Trump.”
The perfect follow up to his neo-Nazi rallies.
Maybe nobody thought to remind him of the significance of 11am on the 11th. of November. I mean, it’s not like 11/11/11 is an easy number to remember.
And I bet it nearly killed him to not flap his mouth of in front of a captive audience, although the rain may have played a part (heroic rain, who’da thunk it?). We know how he hates to get his hair wet.
You’d think if he’s spending $70,000 a year on his coiffure, he could at least spring for some decent waterproofing. Hell, you can get a whole new roof for an entire house for less than that.
YNnB, I know, it makes no sense at all. A can of Scotchguard water-repellant spray costs under five pounds. It works wonders keeping my leather boots dry and I’m sure it would be just as effective on whatever Trump has perched on his head.