As Hurricane Harvey devastates much of Texas, Donald Trump has been giving his thoughts on social media. In addition to updates on the storm, the president has taken time to lash out over a variety of issues.
Trump on Twitter
Donald Trump has made Twitter his number one form of communication over the last two years ever since announcing his plan to run for president back in June 2015. As Trump's relationship with the mainstream media continued to unravel, the former host of "The Apprentice" relied on social media in an attempt to bypass the traditional press.
After nearly eight months in the White House, Trump has only increased his use of Twitter and social media, as his approval rating has dropped down to just 35 percent. Over the weekend, the president sent out several tweets that covered a wide range of topics, including the devastating Hurricane Harvey taking place in Texas. As seen on his Twitter account on August 27, Trump decided to give updates on the storm, while also sending out controversial messages on other topics.
We are in the NAFTA (worst trade deal ever made) renegotiation process with Mexico & Canada.Both being very difficult,may have to terminate?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2017
Taking to his Twitter feed on Sunday morning was Donald Trump as the commander on chief took time to address the hurricane in Texas.
"Many people are now saying that this is the worst storm/hurricane they have ever seen. Good news is that we have great talent on the ground," Trump tweeted out. In a follow-up tweet, Trump added, "Wow - Now experts are calling #Harvey a once in 500 year flood! We have an all out effort going, and going well!" At this point, the president decided to focus on other areas.
Wow - Now experts are calling #Harvey a once in 500 year flood! We have an all out effort going, and going well!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2017
Trump on the wall
"With Mexico being one of the highest crime Nations in the world, we must have THE WALL," Donald Trump wrote, while adding, "Mexico will pay for it through reimbursement/other." Trump's tweet comes just days after threatening a government shutdown if Congress doesn't find the money to pay for the border wall in question.
Trump's promise to have Mexico pay for the wall appears to now be altered into the country paying back the United States over time as opposed to coming up with the funds upfront.
With Mexico being one of the highest crime Nations in the world, we must have THE WALL. Mexico will pay for it through reimbursement/other.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2017
Trump on Trade
Not stopping there, Donald Trump continued his Twitter tirade by lashing out about trade deals, while hitting back at NAFTA in the process. "We are in the NAFTA (worst trade deal ever made) renegotiation process with Mexico & Canada," Trump tweeted. Not stopping there, the president went on to question whether or not he should end NAFTA as it currently stands.
"Both being very difficult, may have to terminate?" he asked.
We are in the NAFTA (worst trade deal ever made) renegotiation process with Mexico & Canada.Both being very difficult,may have to terminate?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2017
Moving forward
As Donald Trump continues to vent his frustrations, his administration is dealing with massive changes. Over the last month, Trump has replaced his chief of staff, press secretary, and other positions as the pressure mounts on the billionaire real estate mogul to right the ship.
