Lies, blame and intimidation are tools of a weak leader. As citizens, our responsibility is to insist upon truth, demand accountability and protect our nation’s honor.
On April 5th, after a chemical attack in Syria killed more than 100, Trump stated:
“I think the Obama administration had a great opportunity to solve this crisis a long time ago when he said the red line in the sand. And when he didn’t cross that line after making the threat, I think that set us back a long ways, not only in Syria but in many other parts of the world because it was a blank threat.”
Not so fast my orange one…
In August 2013, around 1,500 Syrians, including around 450 children, were killed in a chemical attack. Trump’s numerous tweets at that time were very clear. No war, focus on the U.S.A.
I’ve picked out some of the most relevant tweets — there were so very many to choose from. (bolding is mine)
mr trump would attack Syria or no?” No, lets make our country great again as they fight their war! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
3 Sep 2013
The only reason President Obama wants to attack Syria is to save face over his very dumb RED LINE statement. Do NOT attack Syria,fix U.S.A. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 5 Sep 2013
Don’t attack Syria – an attack that will bring nothing but trouble for the U.S. Focus on making our country strong and great again! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 9 Sep 2013
If the U.S. attacks Syria and hits the wrong targets, killing civilians, there will be worldwide hell to pay. Stay away and fix broken U.S. . — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 2 Sep 2013
This isn’t about whether or not I agree with the action, this is about my not being able to trust anything that this administration says. I find it insulting and unacceptable that Trump feels so comfortable blaming others and feeding us lies.
If you spend just a few minutes you can find his Twitter trail that contradicts what he claims now.
It isn’t that hard, you just need to value the truth. Please don’t give up or give in.
Click here for more Trump tweets on Syria