By John Q. Hosedrinker 
During a holiday weekend at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump reposted a controversial claim about Afghans made by Robert J. O’Neill, a former Navy SEAL. This post, responding to the backlash over the Trump administration’s decision to halt visa processing for Afghan nationals, depicted Afghans unfavorably. The decision came in reaction to the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington D.C. by an Afghan asylum seeker, prompting Trump’s promise of severe consequences. O’Neill’s post echoes Trump’s concerns about the vetting of Afghans entering the U.S. and highlights a decision made by the Trump administration to collectively punish Afghan nationals in the wake of the incident.
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Trump, 79, Spends Holiday Weekend Boosting Racist Propaganda. It’s almost a given at this point, isn’t it? Another holiday weekend, and the predictable pattern emerges: grievance, chaos, and the subtle, yet not-so-subtle, dog whistles of racism. You almost expect it. It’s like clockwork. The man, pushing eighty, seemingly can’t help himself.
Quiet, Piggy. The comments touch on the potential motivations behind this behavior. The implication is clear: keeping himself in the headlines with outrageous statements helps to deflect attention from potentially damaging issues, specifically those related to the Epstein files. It’s a strategic move, however calculated, to stay relevant and control the narrative. The core question lingers: why stir up more hate, more division, on a holiday meant for reflection and togetherness?
Once you defend his behavior you’re stuck defending him no matter what comes. This is a point frequently made – once you’ve embraced his rhetoric, you are essentially locked into defending every aspect of his actions, no matter how egregious. It’s a slippery slope. The post suggests that this is how people get “suckered” into defending racists and criminals.
The only way out is by recognizing that he’s attacking anyone whose last name isn’t Trump. Echoing sentiments, it’s argued that Trump’s actions are primarily targeted towards those outside his circle. The comment points out that this second term would be a “shit show.”
With his approval ratings continuing to fall, Trump hit the fairway for a few rounds of golf with Canadian ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. The fact that the sports legend is now associated with the former President is seen as disappointing by some. He seems alone, and the poster is convinced the world would be better off without him and the network surrounding him.
He’s a racist POS. The comments regarding gratitude toward Native Americans are a scathing indictment of Trump’s actions. The perceived lack of respect and entitlement is a recurring theme. The idea of the 25th Amendment is brought up. The user notes that this feels like “a regular holiday.”
Hot dog Trump’s bigotry should be considered treasonous. The comments include harsh judgments on his actions, going so far as to call his bigotry treasonous, in total conflict with the Constitution.
Ah, so just like a regular holiday with grandpa Humpy Trumpy sat in the White House. The “Humpy Trumpy” reference adds a layer of mockery, a satirical take on the situation. The rhyme, though crude, paints a picture of failure and isolation. Like every uncle at Thanksgiving ever.
Same as if one Afghan granted asylum runs amok, they all must go. The commenter compares Trump’s world to burning the whole house down because of one bad egg. It’s an interesting analogy of Trump’s way of thinking. Daily Beast links are the new rick roll.
The **NEW** New Colossus: The user includes an adjusted version of the New Colossus, which is the poem inscribed at the base of the Statue of Liberty. The key changes are words to reflect Trump’s ideology: “*Bigotry, Evil, and Greed*,” and “*derision*; her *jaded* eyes command.” It’s a stark comparison.
Looking quite lopsided there… This is the expected behavior, and there’s a general sense of disappointment. The traditional Trump holiday activities: golf, lies, and racism. Real festive. You think he ever sat down with his family and had a nice holiday dinner and helped in the kitchen or played with the kids and pets and open gifts and brought joy and love to his family? Or is it just a never-ending grind for more power and money.
I think it’s because he spends his holidays doing his favorite family activity: Avoiding his family. The user wonders if the holidays are a cold and vacant affair, devoid of genuine human connection, a photo-op. Scripted, polished, and posed for photos. But in reality cold, empty, and vacant of any of the humanity that most others get to experience.
Even funerals. Trump’s messaging always includes this type of behavior. I don’t think he wants anyone enjoying themselves. It appears the holidays are just another opportunity for him to stir up controversy and reinforce his image. It’s not a crime, especially if it’s true, as he would likely argue. For me it’s the opposite – a silver lining to all this is knowing how deeply unhappy and alone he is. The user notes that there is an amount of harm, trafficking and raping children is probably not even in the top 5 worst things he’s done at this point. Next up: Trump files.
He **IS** such a miserable, crotchety old fuck. The comments are blunt, almost visceral, in their disdain. He looks like a fucking ghoul. His hate needs an outlet, he loves golf. Or at least he gets a dopamine hit from cheating at golf.
The American people get the hate. This is the crux of the matter: his actions are not just personal; they have far-reaching consequences. This individual believes he needs to be in prison.