President Donald Trump isn't famous for his kindness or for his ability to be the more mature—or presidential—person when interacting with those who don't praise him.
The Commission on Presidential Debates had to alter its rules after Trump refused to stop interrupting both Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and moderator Chris Wallace in last month's debate. In that same appearance, he told the far-right violent militia, Proud Boys, to "stand back and stand by."
This month alone, Trump called NBC's Savannah Guthrie a "crazed lunatic." He attacked CBS' Lesley Stahl, key virus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and—of course—Joe Biden, among others.
Over the course of Trump's term, pipe bombs were mailed to his perceived enemies by a deranged supporter. A racist shooter in El Paso quoted Trump's rhetoric in his manifesto. Conspiracy theories that Trump was sent to save the country from a government of satanic, cannibal pedophiles have gone undenied from the Oval Office.
For his critics, Trump's tenure in office has been marred with reckless, and even dangerous scandals.
That's why they were confounded when First Lady Melania Trump, at a Pennsylvania campaign event, condemned Democrats' supposed lack of "political responsibility."
Watch below.
First Lady Melania Trump slams Democrats: "Children watching and learning about politics in our country deserve a better display of political responsibility." pic.twitter.com/Hk1sLukjyW
— The Hill (@thehill) October 27, 2020
She said:
"This sham [impeachment] was led by opposition and their display of hatred is on display to this day. Children watching and learning about politics in our country deserve a better display of political responsibility and respect for our sacred institutions."
The First Lady's years-long campaign against cyberbullying—dubbed "Be Best"—has often been contradicted by her husband, whom many consider to be the most visible cyberbully in the world.
This new level of detachment from reality was even more astounding.
You have got to be kidding https://t.co/3tjsmdCe00
— jim manley (@jamespmanley) October 27, 2020
Is this trolling? https://t.co/Chk2Hfgl2q
— Kevin Baron (@DefenseBaron) October 27, 2020
She has lost whatever credibility she came to the WH with, sadly. Now the only question is will she divorce Trump after he loses the election & flees the country to avoid prosecution by NYS. https://t.co/lvGjTVfaYw
— Mark S. Zaid (@MarkSZaidEsq) October 27, 2020
Your monstrous husband has separated children from their families and now over 500 can't be reunited. 225,000 dead Americans. 8M families in poverty since May. So, screw your moralizing you hypocrite. Pathetic craven ghoul. @FLOTUS https://t.co/xHz9M1NPmi
— Fred Wellman (@FPWellman) October 27, 2020
Beyond parody. At least she was lucky enough to go to Fidel Castro's estate sale. Start packing. https://t.co/UmtPwmPxAv
— Grant Woods (@GrantWoods) October 27, 2020
If I thought she truly were clever, I'd almost think that Mrs. Trump was a subversive, slyly ascribing to Democrats what everyone knows to be her husband's flaws.
But I don't she's clever, just opportunistic. https://t.co/09u83bWjNN
— Clyde Haberman (@ClydeHaberman) October 27, 2020
Soon, people were mourning irony.
Irony died on this day of our lord, Oct 27, 2020 https://t.co/KYuRmO1wZB
— Maury Brown (@BizballMaury) October 27, 2020
irony was shot dead, resurrected, and shot again https://t.co/Fib5sPWkKZ
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) October 27, 2020
Irony is dead, buried, disintegrated, and currently wafting about in the air, saying: “What the heck is happening?!" https://t.co/hIB6oixHwb
— MeadowLocke (@MeadowLocke) October 27, 2020
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