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Trump basically says his promise that Mexico would pay for the wall is fake news

posted 6 years ago by Frogarama (12942)
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https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/trump-says-never-meant-mexico-180130733.html

Ahead of a visit to the border in Texas on Thursday, Trump said, “During the campaign, I would say Mexico’s going to pay for it. Obviously, I never said this, and I never meant, they’re gonna write out a check,” he told reporters. “I said, ‘They’re gonna pay for it.'” They are. They are paying for it with the incredible deal we made called the United States Mexico and Canada, USMCA deal.”

Throughout the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump vowed to build a border wall that would be paid for by Mexico. He repeated it so often that crowds at rallies would chant, “Build the wall,” and cheer when he said Mexico would be footing the bill. Media outlets like CNN and NBC News were quick to point out that the Trump campaign outlined a series of ways to compel Mexico to pay for the wall that included a one-time, $5 billion to $10 billion payment.

Reminds me of (paraphrased) "I didn't mean would. I meant to say wouldn't."

The fakest news is what comes out of this guy's mouth.

[–] dteam6 (5073) 6 years ago

And, in their delusional stupor, the Trumpanzees are STILL calling this "fake liberal media news". Surprised?

[–] Frogarama (12942) 6 years ago

What would surprise me is if they suddenly became sensible!

[–] Neckk (342) 6 years ago

With more facts like this, they should.

[–] Frogarama (12942) 6 years ago

We shall see.

[–] Frogarama (12942) 6 years ago

Well, before he starts spreading lies, at least he deletes the evidence from his campaign website:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-thought-it-would-only-take-three-days-to-get-mexico-to-pay-for-the-wall?ref=scroll

That proposal, titled “COMPELLING MEXICO TO PAY FOR THE WALL,” was the stuff of MAGA fan fiction. Rolled out in a two-page memo in April 2016, the plan, now deleted from the Trump campaign website but retrieved through web archives, was a surprisingly detailed strategy—by Trump campaign standards—for forcing Mexico to cut an 11-figure check to the United States.

The scheme entailed a three-day diplomatic high-wire act touching on creative interpretations of national security legislation, international finance, and the finer art of ransom, all meant to take place during Trump’s first three days in office.

First, Trump would issue a threat to change a rule under the USA PATRIOT Act to halt money transfers from undocumented Mexican nationals inside the United States back to Mexico. That money, known as remittances, amounts to roughly $25 billion annually and makes up nearly 3 percent of Mexico’s gross domestic product, according to the World Bank.

“It’s an easy decision for Mexico,” Trump wrote in the memo, an orphaned version of which still exists on the campaign website. “Make a one-time payment of $5-10 billion to ensure that $24 billion continues to flow into their country year after year.”

[–] dteam6 (5073) 6 years ago

God...this might be the slimiest person I've ever witnessed. Seriously--I actually feel like showering myself off after reading this. Donald has no conscience. NONE.

[–] Bosdog6777 (817) 6 years ago

We all know polticians make promises they cant fulfill at least with trump we know which promises those are

[–] dteam6 (5073) 6 years ago

Is this supposed to be a defense?

[–] TJLamb0518 (3316) 6 years ago

"Yeah he lies. But we know which lies he tells"

Which is easy, really. If he speaks, writes, tweets, pees in the snow (Snow being the name of a Russian prostitute in this case), puts scrabble tiles together....whatever he constructs is a lie.

[–] dteam6 (5073) 6 years ago

Even his hair and skin are a lie: His skin is fake-orange and 80% of his scalp is bald--he just grows it all out 20 inches and combs it over about twenty ways.

NOTHING is authentic about Trump...except his lying habit, that is.

[–] samoanjoes (57616) 6 years ago

But to outright deny he even said it is on another level.

[–] TJLamb0518 (3316) 6 years ago

Is it? Like the OP said, "I didn't mean would. I meant to say wouldn't.". Even if you gave him the benefit of the doubt, look at the entirety of what he was saying when he "mis-spoke" and substitute would with wouldn't. It no longer makes sense, even by Trumps 4th grade literacy level.

[–] samoanjoes (57616) 6 years ago

Sure, but there are videos of him in front of crows where he asks them who is going to pay for the wall and they shout "Mexico!" That's not misspeaking. He's said it so many times that when he goes to a rally they know the exact response he wants to hear.

[–] TJLamb0518 (3316) 6 years ago

But he does this kind of crap all the time. He's PT Barnum and his supporters are the idiot rubes that he's conning.

[–] dteam6 (5073) 6 years ago

Yep. They're predictably already denying he said it on other website articles. It's quite a pathetic display...

[–] samoanjoes (57616) 6 years ago

It's amazing how much his supporters -- nay, followers! -- are willing to brush aside. There could be a video of him shooting someone and they'll just say "don't tell me you've never made mistakes."

[–] Bosdog6777 (817) 6 years ago

Unlike ya'll im not blinded by politicians left or right but keep on cheerleading like i'm sure you all did in college

[–] Frogarama (12942) 6 years ago

Yes you are, liar.

Quote from you:
"thats when i realized why this liberal war against Russia is happening"

Nevermind that the lead investigator is an old school conservative Republican.

[–] Bosdog6777 (817) 6 years ago

An old school cuckservative you say? Well stop the presses

[–] TJLamb0518 (3316) 6 years ago

You lied and got nailed on it. For once, be an adult and just own it.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

"Mexico will pay for the wall" and "No collusion" will go down in history as two of the biggest lies in the T-rump Presidency (out of thousands which he has told).

[–] TJLamb0518 (3316) 6 years ago

Which will make the Bush family happy. "No new taxes" and "Mission Accomplished" are now relegated to "charming gaffes".

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

LOL!

[–] Frogarama (12942) 6 years ago

"No new taxes" and "Mission Accomplished" are now relegated to "charming gaffes".

Obama's tan suit and brown mustard are still major controversies, though. OH GOD, AND THAT TERRORIST FIST JAB!