Mon
Oct 6 2025
06:39 am
By: bizgrrl
The president of the united states attended a celebration yesterday of the U.S. Navy's 250 years of service.
As part of his speech, while declaring the event a rally for him instead of a Navy celebration,
“We have to take care of this little gnat that’s on our shoulder called the Democrats. They want to give all of our money to illegal aliens that pour into the country,” said Trump, making a flicking gesture from his shoulder as he spoke.
The article has a link to a video where the president is saying these words. At the very beginning the sailors behind them are clapping exuberantly. After he says these words the sailors are quiet. Hmmm...
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