In what has become routine, Donald Trump has decided to lash out on social media in an attempt to get a few things off of his chest. In the president's most recent round of tweets, he was able to cover a variety of topics.
Trump on Twitter
The new year hasn't been kind to Donald Trump as he's been forced to deal with several controversies. Whether it's been the release of "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by author Michael Flynn, his remark about several foreign countries being a "sh*thole," his alleged affair with an adult film star, or the continuing Russian investigation, the former host of "The Apprentice" can't seem to stay away from scandal.
Amid the controversy, Trump has stuck to his story and talking points, blaming the "Fake News" for any of the negative reporting on his administration, while doing his best to deflect to more positive news like the improved economy. As seen on his Twitter feed on January 23, the president was quick to tackle these issues.
Thank you to General John Kelly, who is doing a fantastic job, and all of the Staff and others in the White House, for a job well done. Long hours and Fake reporting makes your job more difficult, but it is always great to WIN, and few have won more than us!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 23, 2018
Taking to Twitter on January 23, Donald Trump wasted no time lashing out.
"Even Crazy Jim Acosta of Fake News CNN agrees," Trump tweeted, while quoting the CNN host who criticized the Democrats over the government shutdown, while adding "Thank you for your honesty Jim!"
Even Crazy Jim Acosta of Fake News CNN agrees: “Trump World and WH sources dancing in end zone: Trump wins again...Schumer and Dems caved...gambled and lost.” Thank you for your honesty Jim!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 23, 2018
Donald Trump then turned his attention to recent reporting that Chief of Staff John Kelly would soon be out of a job, insisting that he was staying in the White House and blaming "fake" news for the report.
"Long hours and Fake reporting makes your job more difficult, but it is always great to WIN, and few have won more than us!" he wrote.
In one of the biggest stories in a long time, the FBI now says it is missing five months worth of lovers Strzok-Page texts, perhaps 50,000, and all in prime time. Wow!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 23, 2018
Trump on Immigration
Not stopping there, Donald Trump addressed the issue of immigration reform, warning about the future of the Daca program that Democrats have been pushing to extend.
"Nobody knows for sure that the Republicans & Democrats will be able to reach a deal on DACA by February 8, but everyone will be trying," Trump wrote. "The Dems have just learned that a Shutdown is not the answer!" he added.
Nobody knows for sure that the Republicans & Democrats will be able to reach a deal on DACA by February 8, but everyone will be trying....with a big additional focus put on Military Strength and Border Security. The Dems have just learned that a Shutdown is not the answer!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 23, 2018
Donald Trump's reference to February 8 is in regards to the deadline of the short-term spending bill that was signed on Monday to keep the government open.
While it's unknown if DACA and other immigration issues will be agreed upon, only time will tell how it all plays out as Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives and the Senate have another two weeks to come together and compromise on a long-term solution.
