Just when we thought Donald Trump couldn’t possibly “trump” his last move as president, he somehow managed to surprise us. From Trump’s ineptitude with foreign policy to his questionable relationship with the Twittersphere, Trump-related catastrophes and blunders are a dime a dozen—so we’ve put together an ongoing series briefing you on the latest and (not-so-)greatest moves from the White House. Trump.Sucks—and his revolving door of White House staff suggests that even the people on the inside agree.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer is one of many POTUS employees to have left their post since President Trump’s inauguration. Spicer allegedly quit in protest over Anthony Scaramucci being named the new White House communications director. Infamous for his blatant lies to cover up for the President and his temper when dealing with media folks, Spicer’s career ups and downs have fascinated the press, the American people and SNL sketch artists alike. From wiretapping to “covfefe”, Spicer had his plate full trying to pick up after the inept President Trump and his trigger-happy Twitter account.
March 2017
Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my "wires tapped" in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 4, 2017
In March 2017, Spicer tried to mediate President Trump’s outrageous claims of wiretapping in the White House. It seemed to be an uphill battle, as the President was determined to self-sabotage on Twitter, leaving Spicer scrambling to explain the President’s ridiculous public tirades.
Why this matters: Spicer managed the event with the following quote: “by ‘wiretapping’ the President didn’t mean ‘wiretapping.'” Spicer’s explanations proved that no one in the White House could make sense of Trump’s contradictory statements.
April 2017
Spicer on Syria: “You had someone as despicable as Hitler who didn’t even sink to using chemical weapons…” pic.twitter.com/UN3JfRRg0w
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) April 11, 2017
Spicer made stunningly tone-deaf and frankly inaccurate comments following Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s gas attacks on his own people. “You had someone as despicable as Hitler who didn’t even sink to using chemical weapons,” Spicer said. He later apologized and clarified his tactless statements, though the damage was long done.
Why this matters: The atrocities committed during the Holocaust should not be trivialized, understated or used to make an edgy statement. Spicer’s ignorant remarks proved that nothing is off limits for him.
May 2017
Who can figure out the true meaning of "covfefe" ??? Enjoy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2017
After Trump’s infamous and incoherent “covfefe” Tweet (since deleted), Spicer tried to spin the story as if the tweet was not only intentional but a cleverly-coded message for those in the know. Spicer told the press that, “the president and a small group of people know exactly what he meant.” Talk about fake news.
Why this matters: A lie that obvious showed Spicer’s lack of respect for the American people. The fact that he thought people would buy his B.S. proved exactly how little he thinks of Trump supporters and critics alike.
June 2017
People, the lawyers and the courts can call it whatever they want, but I am calling it what we need and what it is, a TRAVEL BAN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 5, 2017
Following Trump’s tweets about the travel ban, Spicer told the press that Trump’s tweets should be considered “official statements“. This move was bizarre on Spicer’s behalf, considering the president was blatantly contradicting Spicer’s own assertion that Trump’s “travel ban” was actually a “vetting system”. This came back to haunt both of them when the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) suggested that they would use Trump’s tweets against him when challenging his discriminatory and unconstitutional “travel ban” in the Supreme Court. No matter what you call it, TheTravelBan.Sucks.
Why this matters: Words have consequences. This incident showed that neither the U.S. President nor Sean Spicer will ever understand that.
July 2017
Sean Spicer is a wonderful person who took tremendous abuse from the Fake News Media – but his future is bright!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2017
In July, Anthony Scaramucci was brought on as the White House communications director: a decision so wrought with controversy and uncertainty that Sean Spicer announced his resignation. Steve Bannon was reportedly another outspoken voice against Scaramucci joining the team. Not that he had to work with him for long.
Why this matters: Sure, Scaramucci was the wrong choice for the job. But the fact that Spicer was so quick to leave revealed the instability of the Trump White House—even those in Trump’s corner seem intent on jumping ship. Perhaps Spicer himself should consider registering TheWhiteHouse.Sucks to air his grievances from his short-lived tenure.
The Takeaway
Trump’s White House has had an astounding turnover rate, which can only speak ill of his organization and leadership skills. Spicer’s abrupt exit is just a symptom of larger problems plaguing the White House right now: instability, volatility and disorganization. If President Trump can’t even build a team, what makes him think he can build a nation?
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