Presidential Competence

Trump Forgets to Sign Bill After Hour-Long Ramble

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In a recent Oval Office event, President Trump spoke for nearly an hour on various topics before nearly forgetting to sign a bill funding immigration and border enforcement. He discussed the refurbished Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, downplayed inflation caused by his actions against Iran, and attacked Democrats. Despite questions about his mental acuity, he asserted his intelligence and the validity of his medical assessments. He also boasted about his plans to increase attacks on Iran and claimed his war would ultimately lower inflation.

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Trump’s Praise for Barron’s Computer Skills Stuns Users: Nuclear Codes Concerns Rise

President Trump lauded his son Barron’s technological prowess on Fox News, attributing “unbelievable aptitude” to his ability to restart a laptop after it was shut down. This prompted widespread mockery on social media, with users highlighting the irony of such praise given the president’s position. The comments ranged from humorous to critical, questioning his judgment and competence. Trump also praised his other children during the interview, claiming they were all “very smart.”

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