Drawing criticism, Trump says he will accept Republican nomination 'live from the White House'

 

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a campaign speech at Mankato Regional Airport in Mankato, Minnesota, U.S., August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

 

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would accept the Republican nomination for a second term during a live speech at the White House next week, confirming plans that have drawn criticism from Democrats and even some fellow Republicans.

 

Trailing Democrat Joe Biden in opinion polls ahead of the November vote, Trump last week told the New York Post he would "probably" accept the Republican nomination from the White House lawn, calling it "a place that makes me feel good."

 

The coronavirus pandemic has forced both political parties to overhaul their national conventions. Rather than an in-person gathering planned for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Democrats this week have scheduled four nights of virtual speeches and events.

 

Speaking during a campaign swing through Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Trump criticized Democrats for pre-recording some speeches.

 

"We are doing a real speech on Thursday, next Thursday, so you will be listening live from the White House. We have plenty to say,” Trump said. His speech is scheduled for the final day of next week's Republican convention.

 

Democrats have accused Trump of politicizing the historic residence. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the country's leading elected Democrat, said Trump would once again "degrade the White House" by using it for a political event.

 

Trump insists that his plans will not violate the 1939 Hatch Act, which bars government employees from using official authority to interfere with the outcome of an election, since it exempts the president.

 

But even if Trump were exempt, convention-related activities at the White House could still put other government officials at risk of violating the law, legal experts say.

 

Trump's busy campaign schedule this week represents a break from tradition. Candidates from one party usually limit their activities during their rivals' convention week.

 

(Reporting by Alexandra Alper, writing by Andrea Shalal, editing by Howard Goller)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-08-18

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

"We have plenty to say,” Trump said.

It's a shame most of it is BS!

1 hour ago, webfact said:

We have plenty to say,” Trump said.

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Yosemite 

If the networks televise this...they are complicit in breaking the law. Let Fox be the only one...he wants attention...starve him of it

"Drawing criticism . . . "  When does Trump not draw criticism?  Perhaps the only time was when he authorized the bombing of Syria in retaliation for a supposed Syrian chemical attack.

 

Really, does his decision to accept the nomination from the White House need to become another national scandal?  How petty.

4 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

"Drawing criticism . . . "  When does Trump not draw criticism?  Perhaps the only time was when he authorized the bombing of Syria in retaliation for a supposed Syrian chemical attack.

 

Really, does his decision to accept the nomination from the White House need to become another national scandal?  How petty.

It is in violation of the law, only the president is exempt from that law, due to the law makers never expecting a president to sink so low 

Now Trump doesn't care, but it will put others at risk of a law violation.

 

Petty, up to you how to see that.

Edited August 18, 20205 yr by stevenl

Whats the big deal,he lives and works there

Edited August 18, 20205 yr by riclag

If basement hidin biden can accept his nomination from the basement of his home, then President Trump can accept his nomination from his home!

20 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

"Drawing criticism . . . "  When does Trump not draw criticism?  Perhaps the only time was when he authorized the bombing of Syria in retaliation for a supposed Syrian chemical attack.

 

Really, does his decision to accept the nomination from the White House need to become another national scandal?  How petty.

He will continue to draw criticism as he continue to disregard the normal decency, common sense, rules and laws. He has a mental problem and increasingly untethered from reality and the gap between his world and reality is disturbingly widening. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Democrats have accused Trump of politicizing the historic residence. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the country's leading elected Democrat, said Trump would once again "degrade the White House" by using it for a political event.

 Degrade lol ! Listen to this hypocrite, the state of the union transcript ripper!

Please nancy go away!

53 minutes ago, riclag said:

Whats the big deal,he lives and works there

But it’s not his White House, it belongs to the nation.

47 minutes ago, MyTHaiMyKe said:

If basement hidin biden can accept his nomination from the basement of his home, then President Trump can accept his nomination from his home!

Pure Projection.

 

Perhaps a peaceful demonstration outside the nation's WH will get Trump to retire to the Bunker.

1 hour ago, MyTHaiMyKe said:

If basement hidin biden can accept his nomination from the basement of his home, then President Trump can accept his nomination from his home!

That's Biden's house, who own the WH again?

1 hour ago, MyTHaiMyKe said:

If basement hidin biden can accept his nomination from the basement of his home, then President Trump can accept his nomination from his home!

Oh I don’t know the old duffer gets out to ride his mountain bike from time to time and he’s kicking trumps rear end quite smartly btw and the White House is the people’s house not trumps that’s why it’s inappropriate 

2 hours ago, riclag said:

Whats the big deal,he lives and works there

Works????

 

3 hours ago, riclag said:

Whats the big deal,he lives and works there

Rule of Law?

Tempest in a teacup ???? 

If Trump advocates something, his *detractors*

do a Pavlov's dog number on him. 

 

Sad really... 

 

MAGA 

3 hours ago, Phoenix Rising said:

Works????

 

He’s had a putting green installed. 
 

(sarcasm alert)

Edited August 18, 20205 yr by Bluespunk

6 hours ago, Tippaporn said:

"Drawing criticism . . . "  When does Trump not draw criticism?  Perhaps the only time was when he authorized the bombing of Syria in retaliation for a supposed Syrian chemical attack.

 

Really, does his decision to accept the nomination from the White House need to become another national scandal?  How petty.

Because it's against the law! As mentioned, the 1939 Hatch Act, bars government employees from using official authority to interfere with the outcome of an election and although he himself is exempt, his staff are not.

Why can't you Trump fans understand this? As much as you wish he was and as much as he thinks he is, Trump is not above the law.  

56 minutes ago, Boon Mee said:

Tempest in a teacup ???? 

If Trump advocates something, his *detractors*

do a Pavlov's dog number on him. 

 

Sad really... 

 

MAGA 

And his true acolytes like yourself can never criticise him. So whilst we are talking about obediance....... 

6 hours ago, riclag said:

Whats the big deal,he lives and works there

He lives and works Tweets there, yes ????

USA have beaten the record of stupidity once again. The people have chosen the most stupid and unaware president ever and made the craze stay for the whole period of 4 years.

Hey people of the USA! The only thing that will ever beat this, is that you chose the same fool for another term. So, go for it now! Show the rest of the world what intelligence division you are really playing in.

If the president announced a vaccine for Covid from the White House lawn, Democrats would criticise it.

5 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

If the president announced a vaccine for Covid from the White House lawn, Democrats would criticise it.

Would announcing a vaccine be partisan politics?

At least it is less disrespectful than doing it at Gettysburg.......

7 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

If the president announced a vaccine for Covid from the White House lawn, Democrats would criticise it.

Yeah but he hasn't has he. He doesn't even announce 168,000 dead and counting.

6 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

If the president announced a vaccine for Covid from the White House lawn, Democrats would criticise it.

 

There is no vaccine for Covid. And announcing it would fall under Trump's role as POTUS. If and when, then the only thing which will be criticized is Trump using the occasion to attack political rivals etc., as he sure will.   

2 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Would announcing a vaccine be partisan politics?

 

I'm sure Trump would manage to drag it to partisan politics. Have faith in the man.

4 hours ago, cdemundo said:

Rule of Law?

 

4 hours ago, cdemundo said:

Rule of Law?

whats the rule of law!

1 hour ago, Tchooptip said:

He lives and works Tweets there, yes ????

Yes and almost everybody is tweeting since he started !

He works and lives there . You Trump haters just can't help yourself can ya