It's appropriate that the presidential administration of an adolescent will both begin and end with the bizarre. At the outset, Child Donald insisted that that his inaugural attendance was the highest ever in the face of photographic proof to the contrary that showed a sea of empty seats. When faced with this proof, the President simply had the National Park Service doctor the photo.
As Mr. Trump's power seeps away, he tried the first coup in US history, sending a mob to sack the Capitol, calling for the Vice President's head, in an attempt to overturn a legitimate election. As his swan song, he intends to fly out of town in Air Force One at sunrise, obviating the need to ask permission of the new president for the use of the presidential aircraft. The loyal remnant of his staff is reportedly trying to drum up a healthy crowd of supporters to bid farewell, along with a twenty-one gun salute.
Mr. Trump has long been known to think well of himself. After the first ceremony where he awarded the Medal of Honor, he was reported to have asked a staffer if he could award himself the Medal of Honor. It was a curious request, but perhaps it should not have been unexpected from a narcissist with no understanding of the world, and no thought that the sun, moon, and stars do not revolve around himself. At this late date it's hard to believe that Mr. Trump will not try one last caper in an attempt to hold on to power — perhaps marshal law. Leaving quietly just doesn't seem to be in him, but eventually, 20 January will arrive. Quo vadis, Donald?
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