Sure, it’s petty, but it may be the only thing rational Americans have in the senseless stalemate over securing our southern border, where Democrats are more determined to prevent President Donald Trump from fulfilling a campaign promise than they are protecting American citizens.
Trump rocked the political world Thursday in a game of one-upmanship with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when he responded to the California liberal’s letter suggesting he delay his State of the Union address because of the government shutdown with a letter of his own informing Pelosi her planned “excursion” to Brussels, Egypt, and Afghanistan was being “postponed” for the same reason.
Pelosi and a group of Democrats were slated to take a military flight overseas and as commander in chief, Trump has control over all military operations. That he opted to inform them of his decision at the very last minute turned out to be… well, comedy gold.
At least for us petty-minded Americans.
(For what it’s worth, President Trump told Pelosi she could fly commercial on her own dime.)
The Democrats were already on a bus to take them to the airfield as the cancellation was announced and their trip was reduced to little more than circling a block to end up back on the steps of the Capital.
Fox News reporter Chad Pergram reported “furious calls” were going back and forth between D.C. officials has Democrats waited on the bus to learn if they’d be leaving for their trip.
Members are sitting on the USAF bus on CapHill they wait to see if they are departing on overseas trip Trump canceled.
Fox is told there are furious calls going back and forth now between the Hill, State, Pentagon and White House.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 17, 2019
This proved to be more than social media could bear.
The bus went around the block and back to the Capitol where members eventually got off. pic.twitter.com/Os3LTTmG8h
— Jason Donner (@jason_donner) January 17, 2019
House Members sitting on an Air Force bus b/t the Longworth and Rayburn House Office Buildings waiting to see if they are still going overseas after Trump cancelled the trip. pic.twitter.com/e5IgidRPZu
— Jason Donner (@jason_donner) January 17, 2019
The bus circled the block again…and is back again… pic.twitter.com/0rBlTFKkeo
— Jason Donner (@jason_donner) January 17, 2019
Of all the images and videos shared online, the most priceless may be of Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., a fierce critic of Trump’s, getting off the bus. The suggestion was that he appeared to be a bit miffed.
Members including House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff getting off the bus in front of the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/G6JMtVCg8h
— Jason Donner (@jason_donner) January 17, 2019
Even Republican lawmakers got in on the embarrassing turn of events, as seen when Wisconsin Republican Rep. Sean Duffy tweeted, “Democrats: Get off the bus and help us secure the border!”
Democrats: Get off the bus and help us secure the border! pic.twitter.com/ftdxupqS0J
— Sean Duffy (@SeanDuffyWI) January 17, 2019
House Majority Leader Steny Hoye, D-Md., was not too please — we can only assume that Pelosi was fuming so bad she couldn’t speak.
“It’s petty. It’s small, it’s vindictive,” Hoyer bemoaned.
While it may very well be all that, the cancellation was in response to Pelosi’s petty, small, vindictive decision to postpone the State of the Union address.
It was also hilarious.
Here’s a sampling of other posts and responses to the outcome of Speaker Pelosi trying to play games with the president.
Oh. My. God.
The bus full of congressional Democrats had already *LEFT* the Capitol on its way to a military jet to fly to Europe.
They were *en route* when they heard that Trump had canceled their trip.
Bus forced to turn around.
Members "furious."
(Via @jason_donner) pic.twitter.com/V1oXqK3Gqw
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) January 17, 2019
This can only mean Putin hacked the bus https://t.co/4cfM7m3NaX
— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) January 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/pixiejss/status/1086005476863737862
https://twitter.com/Manishka78/status/1086000612892917760
It’s the equivalent of being stuck on the tarmac. Members that were headed on Pelosi’s trip are still sitting on this bus while Democrats figure out their next move. 😂 pic.twitter.com/B08v4CZc2W
— Eye on Politics (@EyeOnPolitics) January 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/mitchellvii/status/1085999366215737345
I’m sorry. I can’t stop laughing
— Bleuhorse (@bleuhorse) January 17, 2019
No trip for you! pic.twitter.com/aOTu8splYS
— BamaBear323 (@Merican323) January 17, 2019
— Viikkii_toria (@ViikkiiToria) January 17, 2019
Trump did offer a McDonalds and Wendy’s takeout party tray for the inconvenience. I’m hearing Nancy and Chuck thought the offer was immoral .
— Joe (@Paulpitwv) January 17, 2019
They look like they are in need… pic.twitter.com/O3tTjbGQAe
— Guy Monzeglio (@GuyMonzeglio) January 17, 2019
— Beth Melton (@bamelton3130) January 18, 2019
— Susan Stafford (@SusanSt78593200) January 17, 2019
I love it, stay in Washington, negotiate and do your job. #BuildTheWall instead of sightseeing in PR and overseas
— Toni Landin (@TLandin) January 17, 2019
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