James Besanvalle
Nov 04, 2020
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When you think about Donald Trump, his thoughtfulness isn’t usually the first thing to come to mind.
And it’s perhaps most obvious when he blatantly places the needs of himself over others – like the simple act of holding an umbrella.
When the POTUS visited Florida after Hurricane Michael in 2018, many criticised his “selfishness” in not making sure to shield his wife Melania from the rain.
This is how SELFISH Donald Trump is. Not that I love Melania bc I sure don’t, but how can a man be so selfish to… https://t.co/nl4zo4St4I— Dianna Maria (@Dianna Maria) 1599515258
It wasn’t just one photo, either:
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Or here:
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And also here:
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But it’s not the first time he’s done it and it probably won’t be the last:
Donald Trump boards Air Force One in the rain holding a large umbrella — wife and son trail behind https://t.co/esWTEr7lvR— Jon Levine (@Jon Levine) 1519735538
Now let’s compare it to Joe Biden.
Just last week, Biden arrived at a Delaware airport to board a plane with his granddaughter Natalie Biden.
And guess where the umbrella was? Perched nicely over her so she doesn’t get wet:
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And this:
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A similar comparison was made in 2016 when Trump didn’t hold an umbrella over Florida attorney general Pam Bondi:
The Difference between a horrible little con man and the President. (Oh and BTW that is Pam Bondi in the Photo)… https://t.co/aUvwMeUdNA— Patrick M Andendall (@Patrick M Andendall) 1474405916
What a difference.
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