(ThyBlackMan.com) As a freelance journalist I have had the opportunity to cover the breadth of the social-historical political realm but nothing quite compares to the political blunders of our current commander in chief. Donald Trump continues to embarrass himself (and, in turn, the USA). His latest interview with Fox’s Ainsley Earhardt has shown not only his incompetence but also his dishonesty. Keep reading for a full break-down:
Trump insists that he’s done “a great job”
Let’s jump right in. Riding on the back of Obama’s work, Donald Trump continues to take credit for trends that simply continued after his win in 2016. In the interview, Trump says, “I don’t know how you can impeach somebody who has done a great job.”
But what exactly does this “great job” entail? Well, Trump notes 
that there are “more people working in the United States than ever before in the history of our country.” While this may be true, it doesn’t seem to be a result of Trump’s time in office. Since 2010, employment rates have been increasing. In the spring of 2014, this number was at its all-time high. Since then, records have been consistently broken. So how can Trump claim this to be his success?
It’s important to note that Trump didn’t find this “great job” very “great” at all when it happened under Obama’s administration in 2014-16. Trump has claimed to want to Make America “Great” Again, but his definition of greatness seems to be pretty close to what Obama accomplished. Will Trump ever admit that? It’s not likely.
Trump denounces the “flipping” process.
Trump’s shadiness doesn’t stop at taking credit for Obama’s work. Take, for example, his distaste for the legal practice of “flipping” witnesses.
In the interview, Trump goes as far as to claim that “it almost ought to be illegal.”
So, what is “flipping”? Here in the USA, it’s a common process where low-level offenders are offered lighter sentences in exchange for ‘ratting out’ their bosses. It can be useful in catching crime lords who often get their orderlies to do their ‘dirty work’ (and who, therefore, are often able to evade the legal system).
But Trump is no fan of this strategy. Mueller, well-versed in investigating organized crime, is using this “flipping” tactic in an effort to gain evidence against Trump. Already, multiple witnesses (such as Michael Flynn and Rick Gates) have agreed.
For those who choose to stand by the president, Trump sings their praises. Trump expresses his admiration for Paul Manafort: “One of the reasons I respect [him] so much is he went through that trial.” The comment seems almost surreal—Is this really the president of the United States talking? It seems like a more fitting line for a crime lord.
Trump nearly admits to campaign finance violations
Furthermore, Trump has vehemently insisted that the hush money payments Michael Cohen admitted to were never made with campaign finances. But this doesn’t clear Trump of guilt; it’s actually a big part of the issue here.
Even though Trump may have used non-campaign finances for the hush money payments, this in itself is a problem—simply using outside funds doesn’t wipe him clean of guilt. He still made those payments in an effort to help his campaign. (And let’s not get started on the fact that Trump has flip-flopped on his story; earlier this year, he denied knowing about the hush money payments, but he now admits that he was aware of them taking place.)
Cohen and Trump thought that using outside funds to pay off Stormy Daniels would allow them to circumvent scrutiny in a legal way. But failing to disclose campaign contributions is, in fact, illegal. It doesn’t matter where the money came from—if Trump used the money for campaign expenses, he should have disclosed that to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Closing notes
As you can see, Trump’s latest interview is riddled with lies, rants, and general incoherence. Even when it comes to trade, Trump seems unable to articulate factual claims. Never a reluctance to acknowledge the “war hero” status of the now deceased Sen. John McCain (Ariz.); not even that has brought humility to his political swagger. One might ask: Will this be the end of President Donald F. Trump? It’s not likely. The current political climate, rife with polarization and an 89% approval rating from the GOP, seems to be enough to keep him in power…for now.
Staff Writer; Stanley G. Buford
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