Trump Speaks At CPAC

By Frances Langum — February 24, 2017

I predict at least 30 min of "waiting for the president" chyrons, followed by facepalm for the nation. I know, a safe bet.

Here he is...

10:24 ET Attack on the mainstream media...and about his standing ovation.

Trump says he would have attended #CPAC2017 last year but was worried he might be “too controversial."

— Sabrina Siddiqui (@SabrinaSiddiqui) February 24, 2017

This is going to be a substance-less attack on the media

President Trump just called CNN the Clinton News Network.#CPAC #CPAC2017

— Trump Keeps Promises (@ScottPresler) February 24, 2017

He's only just started as well #CPAC2017 pic.twitter.com/QikcDgiMqe

— Fiona. (@fiona_day) February 24, 2017

Audience laughs at words "First Amendment."

CPAC audience just applauded a Trump proposal to violate First Amendment by banning anonymous sources.

— Ryan Lizza (@RyanLizza) February 24, 2017

interesting that CPAC crowd mostly sat on hands during Trump's press bashing. much more vocal cheering Trump hate re: immigrants

— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) February 24, 2017

"obamacare covers very few people" - @realDonaldTrump just now speaking at @CPAC. His reality is clearly not actual reality.

— ToniaRants (@HackTonia) February 24, 2017

He's lying about inheriting a mess #CPAC

— Amber (@puzzlepiece10) February 24, 2017

Trump at CPAC: "Obamacare covers very few people."#Facts: The rate of uninsured Americans just hit a record low.https://t.co/F521qvV9pq pic.twitter.com/Li6Cf5FjFe

— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) February 24, 2017

Trump falsely says he has authorized the construction of Keystone XL. He has merely invited TransCanada to re-apply for approval.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) February 24, 2017

In all of his pre and post election campaigning the man has not articulated one single plan. Not one. #CPAC

— President of Space (@SpaceKidette) February 24, 2017

SWEDEN!

Trump:"TAKE A LOOK AT SWEDEN!!"
Sweden:"Its pretty nice here."
Trump: "LOOK AT WHATS HAPPENING THERE!!!!"
Sweden: "Nothing, its nice."#CPAC

— Stephanie Teig (@LadyTeig) February 24, 2017

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Mention of Hillary yields a "Lock Her Up" chant -- even Trump realizes it's a bad thing. GEEBUS.

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He's figured out that "God" talk gets claps.

"Evangelicals are great because they clap when I say "God" and they voted for me in record numbers." pic.twitter.com/sQ5kqvJ1RM

— Frances Langum (@bluegal) February 24, 2017

The end.

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