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Greg Evans
Oct 09, 2017
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Donald J. Trump, the President of the United States, is a 71-year-old man.
Sometimes you could be forgiven for forgetting that fact, as he often behaves more like a petulant child.
Take for instance the time he tweeted a wrestling video, where he was beating up the CNN logo.
There was also the time he struggled to spell a fairly basic word.
Well, we've probably been giving President Trump too much credit as it would appear his behaviour is more like a toddler.
Daniel W. Drezner, a Professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a writer for TheWashington Post has been compiling every time someone from Congress or the White House has compared the POTUS to a toddler.
He's been doing this on Twitter since 25 April and needless to say, there are a lot. Here is the entire thread if you are interested but for now here are a few of our favourites.
No managing him when he goes upstairs.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/tFpQtxJYEA— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1493130209
Watching too much TV and getting confused easily.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/U0hMcElHi1— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1493296078
Craving idleness.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/0sub6dvyUa— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1493983781
Staff are babysitting him.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/nkuVUh0s6E— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1494194939
Screaming at a television.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/kweqNalCZq— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1494417172
Getting more ice cream than everyone else.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops treating him like a toddler.… https://t.co/1zZCNvcwXw— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1494505178
Staff can't leave him alone.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/7CDH6PmiA6— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1494964781
A very short attention span.
Stop him from getting distracted by Twitter.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/rliHifCcH8— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1496290239
Melania is basically his Mother.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler. https://t.co/CbC2gZXQgb— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1497320842
Keep him away from Twitter, dear God, keep him away from Twitter.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/X6Zsn5w6Mq— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1497492136
He's admitted that he isn't 'Presidential.'
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when he stops talking about himself like he's a toddler. https://t.co/T7KvlbQO6k— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1498867154
Have as many adults around him as possible.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/6vYuZ7eEdc— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1499295686
The Clintons are basically his baby tonic.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/MHsFWpAF0V— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1499903610
Who can forget the fire truck.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops treating him like a toddler. https://t.co/dHSPvLOaUm— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1500320425
Trump is really good at throwing a strop.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/ZrJl1b0QeA— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1500350213
Get him to do something by telling him that he can't.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/5Ex6dX3F4H— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1500820573
Can't sit still.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/cNeoXj8Jk6— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1501545572
John Kelly has to monitor him.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops treating him like a toddler. https://t.co/7ZM5WNft9n— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1501784104
Needs constant cleaning-up.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/fKBZPBHN5d— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1502836928
Looking directly at a solar eclipse.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking to him like a toddler: https://t.co/jI8VvMXgGI— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1503341680
Only listens to the last person he spoke to.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops treating him like a toddler:… https://t.co/nMjWNLsoLD— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1503404483
Staff are having to teach him to communicate via email rather than Twitter.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops treating him like a toddler.… https://t.co/Xydan6Ncfp— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1504355774
Doesn't really care about people's feelings.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler:… https://t.co/6GtKOEjVkj— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1504740950
Democrats are laughing at him.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when Congress stops treating him like a toddler.… https://t.co/lZBLcUJod2— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1505439345
He really can't let that NFL thing go.
'Rocket Man' was intended as a compliment.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his supporters stop talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/eKt9a4xA50— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1506649116
Staff are surprised when he does his job properly.
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler.… https://t.co/waXSd92AUB— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1506977333
The White House has become an 'adult day care centre.'
I'll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when GOP senators stop talking about him like a toddler. https://t.co/WqolI1EeQh— Daniel W. Drezner (@Daniel W. Drezner) 1507475893
HT Twitter
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