Donald Trump has had a rough start to 2018 and decided that he needed some self-congratulatory praise. In a series of tweets on Wednesday night, the president did just that.
Trump on Twitter
To start off the new year, Donald Trump and his administration were forced to deal with the aftermath of the release of "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by author Michael Wolff. The book revealed damaging detailed information from some of the president's closest allies, including former Chief Strategist Steve Bannon who has since lost his job at Breitbart News due to the backlash.
In addition, questions still remain about the ongoing Russian investigation, as well as the results of the president's recent health physical that left many speculating about the exam's validity. While the White House has done their best to push back against the criticism from the majority of the mainstream media, Trump returned to Twitter on January 17 to push more positive reporting about his time in office.
I promised that my policies would allow companies like Apple to bring massive amounts of money back to the United States. Great to see Apple follow through as a result of TAX CUTS. Huge win for American workers and the USA! https://t.co/OwXVUyLOb1
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 17, 2018
In a series of tweets on Wednesday night, Donald Trump posted several articles that back up his administration's talking points.
"I promised that my policies would allow companies like Apple to bring massive amounts of money back to the United States," Trump tweeted. "Great to see Apple follow through as a result of TAX CUTS. Huge win for American workers and the USA!" he added, while attaching an article about Apple deciding to "contribute $350 million" into the United States economy.
During the campaign, I promised to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN by bringing businesses and jobs back to our country. I am very proud to see companies like Chrysler moving operations from Mexico to Michigan where there are so many great American workers! https://t.co/hz2q9UTfnF
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 17, 2018
"During the campaign, I promised to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN by bringing businesses and jobs back to our country," Donald Trump went on to tweet, while linking to a Breitbart News article about Chrysler moving one of their factories from Mexico and back to the United States.
In his third and final tweet as of press time, Trump declared that "Main Street is BACK!" after CNBC reported that holiday sales were up 5.5 percent.
Main Street is BACK! Strongest Holiday Sales bump since the Great Recession -- beating forecasts by BILLIONS OF DOLLARS. https://t.co/kDcGbMieSt
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 17, 2018
Instant reaction
In response to Donald Trump's tweets, it didn't take long before those who oppose the administration decided to fire back. "It’s easy to take credit for the good things you aren’t responsible for and ignore the bad things you are responsible for," one tweet read.
Just like fox news blowing up Wal-Mart story about bonus and wages......where was the 11000 lost jobs part
— jeff kuchcinski (@jeff_kuch44) January 17, 2018
You have done so much harm to the unity of this nation. Take blame for that!
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) January 17, 2018
"Donald keeps tweeting ridiculous fathead news ...this is another lie ...
averages 7 per day and he’s up to 12 so far today .. Benedict Donald," another Twitter user wrote. "Wow you need to stop journaling here. We laugh at your stupidity, daily," a follow-up tweet stated.
Is this gonna be like the Carrier deal? Cuz it sounds like the Carrier deal
— Kiki Roché (@OnionsAndWine) January 17, 2018
Just like fox news blowing up Wal-Mart story about bonus and wages......where was the 11000 lost jobs part
— jeff kuchcinski (@jeff_kuch44) January 17, 2018
You and every last one of your supporters is the reason why America isn’t great now.. I’m done calling you racist because everyone knows that.. just disappointed of how blatant it is now 😓
— D.Ellis (@D_Ellis17) January 17, 2018
"What about the plant closed to make room....no new jobs just new product!!!" an additional tweet went on to read. "Is this gonna be like the Carrier deal? Cuz it sounds like the Carrier deal," a Twitter user wondered.
