webfact Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 'We have to be remembered for what's been done,' Trump says on early return to Washington By Jeff Mason and David Morgan U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on Marine One with first lady Melania Trump after returning from Mar-A-Lago on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 31, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -After weeks of vowing to win his fight to remain in office, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a video on Thursday looking back on what he called "historic victories" and said: "We have to be remembered for what's been done." Trump, who has yet to formally concede his November election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden, posted the message on Twitter after returning to Washington early from his Florida resort amid a fight with Congress over a defense bill and coronavirus aid checks. Trump praised his administration's accomplishments, which he said included its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and rebuilding the economy. Trump, who had COVID-19 in October, frequently played down the severity of the pandemic and oversaw a response many health experts have criticized as disorganized, cavalier and sometimes ignored the science behind virus transmission. Trump said the United States has produced a COVID-19 vaccine in record time and he had correctly predicted this would come before the year ended. The United States has been one of the countries worst-hit by COVID-19 and leads the world in fatalities, with more than 340,000 deaths officially attributed to the virus. Trump was originally scheduled to attend a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The White House has given no reason for why he returned to Washington early, but it coincides with Trump's fight with Congress over his veto of a major defense bill and his demand for increased COVID-19 stimulus checks, as well as a spike in tensions with Iran. Trump ignored shouted questions from reporters about Iran and whether he would attend Biden's Jan. 20 inauguration when he arrived back at the White House. President-elect Biden is expected see in the New Year at his beach house in Delaware, although he is due to appear on the long-running ABC special "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021." Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the top Republican in the chamber, dealt a likely death blow on Wednesday to Trump's bid to boost coronavirus aid to Americans, declining to schedule a swift vote on a bill to raise relief checks to $2,000 from the $600 included in a $892 billion relief package passed by Congress earlier this month. UNSUPPORTED CLAIMS Trump's fellow Republicans in Congress have largely stuck with him through four turbulent years, but he is angry that they have not fully backed his unsupported claims of election fraud or supported him over the stimulus checks and veto. He attacked Republican leaders in tweets this week as "pathetic" and accused the party of having a "death wish" if it did not increase stimulus payments for struggling Americans. McConnell on Thursday again rejected a vote on a standalone bill that would increase the stimulus checks, calling it "socialism for rich people" and "a terrible way to get help to families who actually need it." The bill was passed by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives on Monday. McConnell also said there should be nothing controversial about approving the $740 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which Trump vetoed because it does not repeal certain legal protections for tech companies. "We’ve enacted an annual NDAA for 59 straight years and counting," McConnell said. "In the next few days – the easy way or the hard way – we’re going to do our job once again. This body will fulfill our responsibility to the men and women who protect our country." The House voted to overturn Trump's veto on Monday. The Senate will convene again on Friday at Noon EST (1700 GMT) for a rare New Year's Day session in which lawmakers are expected to cast the first of two procedural votes aimed at overriding the veto. If that succeeds, the Senate is expected to hold a second procedural vote on Saturday followed by a final vote on passage. TENSIONS WITH REPUBLICANS Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri on Wednesday said he would challenge Biden's victory when Congress convenes to officially tally the Electoral College votes on Jan. 6, which could trigger a lengthy debate in the Republican-controlled Senate but has virtually no chance of overturning the results. Some Republican senators had supported Trump's call for an increase in the stimulus payments, notably David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, who face runoff elections in Georgia next week that will determine which party controls the Senate under Biden. In a blow to Republicans, Perdue's campaign said on Thursday saying that he was quarantining after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. Perdue was notified of the contact on Thursday and has tested negative, a campaign statement said. U.S.-Iran tensions, meanwhile, have again spiked. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday accused Washington of trying to fabricate a pretext for attacking his country and vowed Tehran would defend itself even though it does not seek war. Two U.S. B-52 bombers flew over the Middle East on Wednesday in what U.S. officials said was a message of deterrence to Iran ahead of the first anniversary of a U.S. drone strike that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani on Jan. 3, 2020. (Reporting by Jeff Mason, David Morgan and Trevor Hunnicutt; Additional reporting by Alexandra Alper and David Brunnstrom; Writing by David Brunnstrom; Editing by Noeleen Walder, Mary Milliken and Grant McCool) -- © Copyright Reuters 2021-01-01 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meechai Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, webfact said: "McConnell also said there should be nothing controversial about approving the $740 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which Trump vetoed because it does not repeal certain legal protections for tech companies. "We’ve enacted an annual NDAA for 59 straight years and counting," McConnell said. "In the next few days – the easy way or the hard way – we’re going to do our job once again. This body will fulfill our responsibility to the men and women who protect our country." $740 BILLION ??? The military–industrial complex (MIC) ***BS*** $740 BILLION no problem McConnell would like to continue because.......well because we always bend over for MIC.....59 years straight Edited December 31, 2020 by meechai 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simple1 Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Thankfully trump will be soon be gone, In the meantime every day trump undermines the reputation of the Office of the President of the USA with his self congratulatory messaging, repeated blatant lying and efforts to disenfranchise millions of US voters - history will not treat him well. 31 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: 'We have to be remembered for what's been done,' Trump says Don't worry, the world will remember you for many years - just not the way you think they will. 38 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: Trump praised his administration's accomplishments 1 hour ago, webfact said: The United States has been one of the countries worst-hit by COVID-19 and leads the world in fatalities, with more than 340,000 deaths officially attributed to the virus. There............is your legacy Donald, that's what you will be remembered for! 25 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, impulse said: For the first time since WTO, China's imports are paying the same duty into the USA as US exports are paying into China. That's an equitable trade deal. You won't see that under a Dem. And you especially won't see it under Hunter's daddy. So they get off scot free for the spread covid 19, Hunter's dad did'nt make rash promises of retribution, DJT did! Edited January 1, 2021 by PatOngo 6 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJRS1301 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: Trump praised his administration's accomplishments, which he said included its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and rebuilding the economy. Proof positive that he lives with a deluded mind. Death as his legacy, great accomplishment POTUS. Anyone recall North Korea?? I guess the biggest bill for security and travel to play golf badly is an accomplishment 22 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJRS1301 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, impulse said: For the first time since WTO, China's imports are paying the same duty into the USA as US exports are paying into China. That's an equitable trade deal. You won't see that under a Dem. And you especially won't see it under Hunter's daddy. Source: https://www.piie.com/research/piie-charts/us-china-trade-war-tariffs-date-chart Your crystal ball tells you what Biden and admin will achieve before they even have a full transition, let alone inauguration and keys to the office great work there.oh great Oz 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ballpoint Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 You'll be remembered more for who you have done, Donald. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, ballpoint said: You'll be remembered more for who you have done, Donald. Financially and legally I hope you mean. Any other "done" is too confronting to consider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post impulse Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: Your crystal ball tells you what Biden and admin will achieve before they even have a full transition, let alone inauguration and keys to the office great work there.oh great Oz The best predictor of the future is past performance. China's been cleaning our clock since they were admitted to WTO and normalized trade with the USA. Until Trump. 2 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post placeholder Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, impulse said: The best predictor of the future is past performance. China's been cleaning our clock since they were admitted to WTO and normalized trade with the USA. Until Trump. China Posts Record Month For Trade Thanks To Homebound, Bored Americans China's trade surplus with the U.S. rose to $37.3 billion, accounting for nearly half of the country's trade surplus worldwide in November. And although China bought more U.S. pork and soybeans, its overall imports are still well short of the pace called for in a "Phase 1" trade deal signed in January. China Posts Record Trade Surplus As Homebound Americans Step Up Purchases : NPR 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeffr2 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 29 minutes ago, impulse said: The best predictor of the future is past performance. China's been cleaning our clock since they were admitted to WTO and normalized trade with the USA. Until Trump. Trump did nothing but increase costs of imported Chinese goods due to tariffs. Consumers paid for this. And Trump was OK with that. Don't fall for the fake news about this. I'm 100% in agreement something needs to be done about China. But what Trump did wasn't helpful. 17 1 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 The word is 'Delusional' 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tug Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) Oh you will be rembered all rite for trying to destroy our democracy getting more Americans killed than we lost to combat during ww2 all service branches all theaters due to shear incompetence exploding the deficit for nothing gained dividing the nation rampant racism collusion with hostile foreign powers getting our allies and their families killed (the Kurds) insulting pows attacking gold star families constant trolling and lies making our once proud nation a laughing stock and a pariah yes you will be rembered as a failed president a disgrace and hopefully a convicted felon Edited January 1, 2021 by Tug 24 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 38 minutes ago, impulse said: The best predictor of the future is past performance. China's been cleaning our clock since they were admitted to WTO and normalized trade with the USA. Until Trump. Spreading their filthy expansionist tentacles and building their military while the world struggles with the filthy virus they unleashed on the world! 1 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post herfiehandbag Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 Well I certainly won't forget him, I have followed his bizarre antics and amoral posturing with a combination of horror and fascination for these last years. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chomper Higgot Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 hour ago, impulse said: For the first time since WTO, China's imports are paying the same duty into the USA as US exports are paying into China. That's an equitable trade deal. You won't see that under a Dem. And you especially won't see it under Hunter's daddy. Source: https://www.piie.com/research/piie-charts/us-china-trade-war-tariffs-date-chart The chart is ‘Average Tarif Rate’ what it does show is ‘trade values’ and it certainly does not show the damage being done to the US agricultural sector. I’m not sure if you clipped the chart before posting, but it doesn’t seem to show anything beyond March 2020, so it’s not at all clear on what basis you make your future predictions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chomper Higgot Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 19 days. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bkk6060 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Do to his incompetence, my stock portfolio was up almost 30%. My greatest year as an investor. So, thank you Mr. Trump I will never forget you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simple1 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, impulse said: For the first time since WTO, China's imports are paying the same duty into the USA as US exports are paying into China. That's an equitable trade deal. You won't see that under a Dem. And you especially won't see it under Hunter's daddy. <SNIP> Source: https://www.piie.com/research/piie-charts/us-china-trade-war-tariffs-date-chart Nothing mentioned concerning the cost to US tax payers, so where's the analysis of financial benefit for the US? As I recall, the 'trade war' was initiated to achieve a more equitable balance of trade, whereas PRC exports have continued to increase in disparity to US exports to PRC, therefore goal not realised. Any reporting on the outcome on protecting US IP, again an alleged major goal for the agreement. Edited January 1, 2021 by simple1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J Town Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: "We have to be remembered for what's been done." About 350,000 Americans were unavailable for comment. 9 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: 'We have to be remembered for what's been done,' Trump says Golfing while Americans died. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J Town Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, bkk6060 said: Do to his incompetence, my stock portfolio was up almost 30%. My greatest year as an investor. So, thank you Mr. Trump I will never forget you. The modern day version of 30 pieces of silver. Edited January 1, 2021 by J Town 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Walker88 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, bkk6060 said: Do to his incompetence, my stock portfolio was up almost 30%. My greatest year as an investor. So, thank you Mr. Trump I will never forget you. Obama's stock market performance dwarfs 45's. Clinton's stock market performance also beats 45 You undoubtedly accumulated the money that you could put into 45's market under Obama, so I will say it for you: Thank you, President Obama 10 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Walker88 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 45 lying 'til the end! Who coulda thunk! "saved the economy" (sic) 45, the economy is in Recession. That's primarily your fault. -BTW, job growth under President Obama, even before your Covid disaster, is far superior to yours. Far superior. -You inherited a growing economy from President Obama; you are handing President Biden a Recession -You inherited 4.8% unemployment; you're handing Biden close to 8% (see the BLS number coming soon) -Funny thing about your 'greatest economy ever' (sic, again), fully 70% of ALL QUARTERS since the end of WWII saw higher GDP growth than yours----even before Covid. After Covid, your average GDP growth will be in the BOTTOM 25% and maybe even lower; we'll be able to calculate after your last miserable quarterly GDP report So if you are trying to hang your hat---or in your case the roadkill you wear on your head---on the economy, you're either delusional or a bald face liar. Frankly, it's likely both. Good bye, 45....better days are coming, beginning the 20th of this month. 5 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: 'We have to be remembered for what's been done,' Yes, who can forget the 130,000 USD you paid Stormy Daniels, oh you're a clown, Donald! I hope Melania never forgets that! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 You will be remembered for what you done for yourself, family, allies and those far right groups. Not much for the country & the world. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sujo Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 And the noose is tightening on the dodgy dealings. https://news.yahoo.com/report-forensic-accounting-specialists-hired-052400704.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLnlhaG9vLmNvbS9yZXBvcnQtZm9yZW5zaWMtYWNjb3VudGluZy1zcGVjaWFsaXN0cy1oaXJlZC0wNTI0MDA3MDQuaHRtbA&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACELuxBhi4-rSYUjMAgQITDHr6nTnyMWm7tUvRtTcVSUGp1V4SjKe7mblblqm03ZzOarW2PSBEh8LnDpZm3qkUnO8DI-5EneZl-i_qAILSJkKlleU0RGP19A28OSPdgYlcHZ3aYbtJpLacF5f3XhZvhY_rZhceh2RhjCU3r0_8t3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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