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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSmaller Than Ever: Trump Bans Democrats From First State Dinner
On Tuesday, Trump will host French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. But unlike his two immediate predecessors, he hasnt invited any congressional members of the Democratic Party to attend, including leaders like Rep. Nancy Pelosi or Sen. Chuck Schumer. He has also excluded members of the media.
[link:http://www.nationalmemo.com/smaller-than-ever-trump-bans-democrats-from-first-state-dinner/|
Such a petty little man
DeminPennswoods
(15,311 posts)They can always host their own event for Macron.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)But Macron's trying to develop and maintain a good relationship with Trump. I doubt our Democrats will do anything that could put him in a bad position.
PJMcK
(22,121 posts)As long as President Macron brings his wife, Trump won't care who else attends the dinner.
JI7
(89,317 posts)tavernier
(12,457 posts)Deb
(3,742 posts)extremely disappointed
Ohiogal
(32,292 posts)I'd refuse to sit next to the Dumpster for fear he'd pinch my rear or feel up my thigh. I'd switch places at the last minute with Karen Pence.
machoneman
(4,026 posts)I do hope the slight is widely broadcast. As America is a beacon by its actions to the world, this move diminishes us all in the eyes of those seeking or already having representative governments where opposition parties exist together, not separately.
In all, another sad day in Trumpland!
barbtries
(28,835 posts)it's so unamerican.
dalton99a
(81,811 posts)lindysalsagal
(20,839 posts)I doubt it.
lpbk2713
(42,790 posts)If it is a partisan function the taxpayers should not have to pay for it.
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