Joey H Johnson

I’m too old to be governed by the fear of dumb people.

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: OMG. Trump hits ROCK BOTTOM with his Reflecting Pool meltdown as he threatens to sue ABC News over their coverage in a deeply deranged screed.

This pool failure has destroyed the last few shreds of his sanity...

"In describing the Vandalism that took place at the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., ABC FAKE NEWS, one of the worst in the business, even paying me $16,000,000 for past bad and inaccurate reporting, failed to report that their close 'friends,' Dumocrats Obama and Biden, spent over 100 Million Dollars on the Reflecting Pool, and it never worked," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

In reality, there is no "vandalism" at play here. Trump hired incompetent conmen, including a convicted felon, to perform the renovations. They pocketed their millions of dollars and then handed in a substandard job. The algae bloomed, the lining began to peel, and now the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has never looked worse.

As for the $16 million settlement, it was a total sham. Trump sued ABC News after anchor George Stephanopoulos accurately described the President as a "rapist" in connection to the E. Jean Carroll case. He had been found liable for sexual abuse that meets the colloquial definition of rape. ABC would have likely won the case at trial, but they were worried about being targeted by Trump's crooked, fully weaponized Justice Department. So they caved. That doesn't vindicate Trump, it indicts him.

President Obama spent roughly $30.7 million renovating the pool and the work he oversaw never resulted in it turning into a disgusting, putrid green swamp afloat with dislodged chunks of lining. There's simply no truth to the $100 million bit. Trump is pulling that out of his rear end.

"In fact, it was rarely open due to leaks and 'stench.' They wanted to spend 300 to 400 Million Dollars, but just let it ROT," Trump continued, again inventing numbers out of thin air. "I spent approximately 16 Million Dollars, and it came out great, except for the Vandalism, which we are now fixing. It was also a much bigger job than originally envisioned, including the outer areas and sidewalks. We are preparing lawsuits against ABC for false reporting. I like their money, which will be given to the U.S. Treasury! Thank you for your attention to this matter."

Obviously, these renovations did not come out "great." The pool looks utterly hideous, a fitting reflection of Trump's twisted soul and an apt metaphor for his failed presidency.

Most likely, this lawsuit will never materialize but if it does it'll end up getting laughed out of court. Unfortunately for Donald Trump, our legal system exists firmly in reality, where his lies have no purchase.

Republicans keep hollering on social media that talking about the Reflecting Pool debacle is a waste of time, but Trump was the one who made such a huge deal out of it and used it to attack Obama. Now that it's blown up in his face, right-wingers are scrambling to talk about anything else.

What do you think? Should we keep talking about this Reflecting Pool fiasco?

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[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

I will never stop exercising my constitutional rights to stand up for Minnesotans and the American freedoms we hold dear.

My full statement on DOJ’s politically motivated investigation:

[Stephen King @StephenKing]

Nobody is vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, and Trump knows it. This is a visible example of his corruption--a no-bid contract to some crony followed by sky-high cost overruns, and shoddy construction to boot. Classic Trump: I didn't fuck up, it was my enemies.

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

Happy Father’s Day to my man...he shows our daughters everyday what it truly means to be a man. Thank you for setting the bar high for them.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

To all the dads out there – Happy Father’s Day!

Nothing we do is more fulfilling!

[Covie @covie_93]

So they're arresting people for taking a piece of the paint that's peeling off the Reflecting Pool while allowing the people who rape kids with jeffrey epstein to walk free?????

[Governor Newsom Press Office (parody) @AwesomeNewsom]

POLL: WHAT SHOULD "TDS" STAND FOR? "TRUMP'S DECISIVE SURRENDER" OR "TRUMP'S DAZZLING SURRENDER." I WAS ALSO CONTACTED BY NATO AFTER G7 AND THEY EXPLAINED WHY NO ONE STOOD NEXT TO DONALD. I AM THEREFORE OFFICIALLY CHANGING NATO TO: "NATIONS AGAINST TRUMP'S ODOR." THANK YOU. –GCN

[Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 @joncoopertweets]

Imagine Trump ever being invited to join a photo like this — not in a million years.

Four presidents. Zero drama. Just smiles, respect, and a shared love of country. 🇺🇸

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

If we can reclaim the spirit that so many of you showed all those years ago—the spirit that has inspired generations of Americans to answer the call of their time—then together, we can see America through its present trial, align our politics with our highest ideals, and write a brilliant new chapter in America’s best story.

Yes, we can.

[Heather @HeatherR411]

Everyone got invited to the biggest celebration in America for the Obamas.

Except for this guy.
He was not invited.
Because no one likes him.
Because he is a lying, crude, rude, degrading, belittling, bullying, Unpatriotic, UnAmerican, racist, homophobic, rapist, felon.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.

[Hunter Biden @HunterBiden]

Dear Joe,
I wish I could sit down with you face to face and explain why so many of us were offended by the UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House.
For me, it had nothing to do with the UFC or who showed up for the fights. The brand you and Dana have built is a bona fide American success story. More power to you. As for the fighters, in my book, anyone brave enough to put it all on the line in the arena is remarkable to witness. Their dedication and discipline inspire me. I don’t understand anyone who can’t admire that.
And as for the people who attended, I, for one, love Shane Gillis. I think he’s hilarious and brilliant. It was a show. A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. I can’t blame anyone for wanting to witness it firsthand.
My problem is that I believe some of our public spaces are sacred. And unlike many of the great powers that came before us, these American monuments belong to all of us. Not to whoever happens to hold power at the moment.
The White House does not belong to Donald Trump. It does not belong to any President. It belongs to the people. To treat it as Caesar treated the Colosseum is antithetical to everything our founding fathers fought for.
This is not Rome. Presidents are not emperors doling out bread and circuses for the peasants. The White House is the People’s House. This “celebration” could have happened in any stadium within a stone’s throw of the South Lawn. No one would have had an issue with it.
But that was obviously Donald Trump’s whole point. By holding the event on the South Lawn, what he was saying to the rest of us is:
“This is my house. I own it. I will do with it what I please. I’ll build a colosseum and have the gladiators fight under my gaze. I’ll tear down the East Wing. I’ll pave over the Rose Garden. I’ll cover everything in gold and marble. I’ll erase the names of all the men who came before me.”
The fights were an exhibition of imperial domination, not a celebration of our 250th anniversary as a democracy.
The White House is not Buckingham Palace. It is not the Palace of Versailles. It is not the Forbidden City of Beijing. It does not belong to an emperor, or a king, or a commissar.
The White House belongs to us. All of us. The person who sits behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office is nothing more than an honored guest. A temporary caretaker.
The President is our servant. Not our Caesar.
Respectfully, Hunter

P.S. Cage match between me and Don Jr.? Your call on the venue. Anywhere but the South Lawn.

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

The JCPOA did not give Iran a nuclear weapon. This is a complete fabrication.

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

Trump is giving $300 billion to Iran. This could pay for:

— Student debt elimination for 7.6M Americans
— An end to homelessness in America
— Healthcare subsidies for 22M Americans for nearly a decade
— Medicaid coverage for 3.2M Americans for a decade
— Food assistance for 41M Americans for 3 years
— Federal cancer research for 40+ years
— Free school lunch for every kid in America for over 4 years
— Replacing every lead pipe in America
— Free pre-K for every child in America for over 7 years

[Tim Walz @Tim_Walz]

The Justice Department is not a tool for the President to investigate his political opponents.

Welcome to the BS investigations club, Governor Newsom. You’re in good company.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

🚨WOW.

MSNBC confirms the Trump administration has been pressuring career civil servants to “COME UP with a case against Gavin Newsom.”

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime - they are simply trying to find one.

He isn't coming after me because of mean tweets, but because I am considering running for President.

He hates that I consistently call him out. He is simply the most corrupt President in American history.

We have nothing to hide. 

Mr. President, come after me. I am not going anywhere. 

The country is watching.

[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

Guys this is absolutely a disaster

[Covie @covie_93]

He's giving Iran $25 billion to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that was opened for free before the war.

Art of the Deal!

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

Barack and I were so honored to have @AkunyiliCrosby create our portrait for the Obama Presidential Center. Her artistic brilliance shines through — and the way she infused such life and joy into the piece is truly extraordinary. We love it, and we think everyone who visits the Center will too!