There are groups of people in some states who are protesting their state's stay-at-home orders. On Friday afternoon in support of those protesters Donald Trump tweeted, "LIBERATE MINNESOTA" followed by a comment that said, "LIBERATE MICHIGAN." He then tweeted, "LIBERATE VIRGINIA and save your great 2nd amendment, It is under siege!"
Whether your political leanings are liberal, conservative or situational: whether you agree with the stay-at-home orders of the states mentioned or not, put those issues aside and ask yourself this question...are Trump's comments, and his platform for making those comments those of a mature, intelligent and responsible individual, let alone the president of the United States? Aren't his words more appropriate to some college freshman in a crowd of protesters shouting slogans about something they don't even understand?
As a leader, whether of a country or corporation, you don't undermine and alienate your subordinates, in this case the state governors. If you have a difference of opinion, you handle it through civil, private and professional conversation. Trump is publicly condoning and encouraging protests against the lawful actions of elected state officials, yet let someone question his words or actions, and his response is "fake news", or, "That's a nasty question and you're a terrible reporter."
In his tweet he said the 2nd amendment is "...under siege!" I don't see where that issue had anything to do with the protests. The 2nd amendment guarantees the right to bear arms. The 1st amendment guarantees free speech, which includes giving Trump the right to make foolish, inflammatory comments on a social network forum if he chooses, but shouldn't the president of the United States, the leader of 352 billion people and the greatest country in the world be expected to conduct himself in a professional manner, one that inspires confidence in his people and the leaders of other nations?
I saw a poll yesterday that said 43% of the people believe that Trump is doing a good job. Who are you people, and what is he doing that you approve of? Let me make that an open question to any Trump supporters who may be reading this post. Why do you approve of him? I promise not to get argumentative, ridicule or denigrate your reply in any way. I simply want to know why.
Okay, enough ranting. It is not my intention to have this blog become an anti-Trump forum so I will try to avoid further comments about him to the best of my ability, but please, please Donald, start acting like a mature, professional leader. Restore leadership, dignity and respect to the office of the presidency.
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