Will Trump's continuing disregard for the truth destroy completely whatever remains of his credibility ?

The conservative-leaning Wall Street Journal has an editorial out today with serious criticisms of President Trump for his “seemingly endless stream of exaggerations, evidence-free accusations, implausible denials and other falsehoods.”

The crux of the editorial concerns the president’s wiretapping claim that has been refuted by a number of intelligence officials and the heads of the House and Senate Intel Committees. Yet, in the words of the Journal, Trump “clings to his assertion like a drunk to an empty gin bottle.”

The editorial board concluded: "Two months into his Presidency, Gallup has Mr. Trump’s approval rating at 39%. No doubt Mr. Trump considers that fake news, but if he doesn’t show more respect for the truth most Americans may conclude he’s a fake President."

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MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

And again, the trumpets don't show up to defend glorious leader when it comes to the fact that the man's word can be trusted about as far as you can throw his ponderous orange bulk.

Raise any other issue and they'll be all over it, usually by pointing out that clinton and obama are the worst people ever, but on this subject they can't even figure out a good deflection...

LegendofPeza · 61-69, M

lol ..... when a publication like the Wall St. Journal calls Trump a fake president , then there's really little else for them to do but to run away and hide.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

No no no, you're not thinking like a conservative. You need to think like one to understand one. Remember, all evidence, data, rationality, reasoning, or logic that suggests a politician you support has done wrong is FAKE NEWS. Anyone who disagrees with the guy you support is either a crybaby, in which case you make fun of them and be condescending and suggest they are wimpy and need to "suck it up", or else they're a Muslim loving communist who wants ISIS to take over the world and take away your guns and bibles.

CoffeeFirst · 56-60, F

Agreed, pretty serious stuff from the WSJ--and I love that last sentence, re. fake news and a fake president.

CassandraFemale17 · 26-30, F

"ponderous orange bulk"

Hahahahahaha..sometimes a line comes along, and I kick myself for not having thought of it first! Lmao.

But I will borrow it from time to time, with your permission.
Your sentiments expressed are bang on too!

CassandraFemale17 · 26-30, F

@BlueMetalChick: LOVE THIS!!!!!!

MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

@CassandraFemale17:

lol be my guest

CoffeeFirst · 56-60, F

Shouldn't we say, instead of orange, maybe blond? Yellow? You have to admit the hair is a little better.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@CassandraFemale17: Oh! I forgot the part about accusing any and all opposition as being "liberal media." How did I forget that part?