I'm watching the Donald Trump live news conference because I hate myself and want to suffer He's putting in some kind of temporary tax relief. He says he'll make it permanent if he wins
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Trump just said that the Democrats are the ones pushing to reopen schools, and that his priority is protecting the most vulnerable He's pivoting
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Somehow the Democrats are both irresponsibly pushing to open the economy AND trying to ruin the economy by keeping it closed Everything is shit but I'm not going to lie: as someone who's studied fascism for years it is cool as shit to see it happening in real time
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Trump is signing the executive orders and offering the press corps the pens if they'd like them as a souvenir The press corps applauds Why is my mouth open why does this shock me
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Trump opened with something about passing VA reform. Didn't bother to mention it A press corps member points out that this was passed in 2014 Trump says "Thank you" and ends the conference. A snippet of YMCA plays before the screen goes dark Surreal
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Academically, I'll agree, when I can keep the emotional distance. IRL? Fucking terrifying.
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I just caught the tail end of this broadcast what executive action is he signing? Tax relief?
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Tax relief, a $400-per-week unemployment benefit to replace the current $600, eviction protections, and student loan relief
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Right?! This is a real kickass history lesson. It just sucks that we have to suffer through it.pic.twitter.com/cbVORKLOq6
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