By Associated Press
President Donald Trump’s speech Saturday at the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency turned into the latest battle in, as he put it, his “running war with the media.” He had two central complaints: that the media misrepresented the size of the crowd at his inauguration and that it was incorrectly reported a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. was removed from the Oval Office. A look at those assertions:TRUMP:
“I made a speech. I looked out. The field was — it looked like a million, a million and a half people.’’
The president went on to say that one network “said we drew 250,000 people. Now that’s not bad. But it’s a lie.’’ He then claimed that were 250,000 right by the stage and the “rest of the, you know, 20-block area, all the way back to the Washington Monument was packed.’’
“So we caught them,’’ Trump said. “And we caught them in a beauty. And I think they’re going to pay a big price.’’
THE FACTS:
Trump is wrong. Photos of the National Mall from his inauguration make clear that the crowd did not extend to the Washington Monument. Large swaths of empty space are visible on the Mall.
Thin crowds and partially empty bleachers also dotted the inaugural parade route. Hotels across the District of Columbia reported vacancies, a rarity for an event as large as a presidential inauguration.
9 comments:
AI created. No pasa nada!
I agree with the guy/gal that says it is AI created. But, if it is true… Obama was the “first black president”. Although he is half white and related to the Bush family. 🤔 if you go back far enough Bill Clinton (my favorite president) was also called the first black president. When he performed music live on the Arsenio Hall show. Yes, I am that old. -Chells ✌️
At what time was it taken? I can take a picture before the party starts or the ending and it will look empty too. Stop being selective.
Exactly! Good point.
MAGA are pretty fucking dumb, instead of a quick AI overview search on google, that will provide the date, time, and stats on transportation, hotel occupancy, and the number of people at attendance. These morons Gish Gallup and want you to prove a negative claim. Absolute fucking idiots who haven't thought it through. Instead of being reasonable they fill in the gaps with BUllshit conspiracies.
So if he is half white he is not Black.
They create their own made up reality. AKA Denial
Ateo, I think you also believe that men went to the moon, survived and returned to earth 🌍 in perfect condition decades ago, when they did not have smartphones or McDonald’s wi-fi. Fool
-Chells
You're being irrational and illogical.
Vulcan Salute - Live Long and Prosper.
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