Kerry: Trump unable to govern because he 'clearly doesn't understand America'

[riversedge]

Source: the hill




By Megan Keller - 09/09/18 01:41 PM EDT


Former Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that President Trump is incapable of successfully doing his job as president because he "clearly doesn't understand America."

"…[W]hen you tweet chastising the attorney general of the United States for following the law and doing what the Justice Department is supposed to do, by holding Republican congressmen as accountable as anybody else and indicting them, and the president puts it in the context of affecting the elections, you've got a president who clearly doesn't understand America, doesn't understand the Constitution, doesn't understand the role fo the Justice Department, the separation fo powers, and that's dangerous," Kerry told CNN.

Kerry also referenced excerpts from veteran journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book, "Fear: Trump in the White House," pointing to the accounts detailed in the book as evidence of Trump's shortcomings in being able to lead the U.S.

"I think it’s more than [he] doesn’t seem capable," Kerry said. "We have had confirmed now for more than a year, and a half, examples, some by virtue of people who write a book and talk to a person like Woodward and tell him what they’re saying and observing — and Woodward is obviously a terrific reporter knows how to gather his facts and protect his flanks — so his credibility is very, very high. Some of the evidence comes directly from the president himself...............................................

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/405777-kerry-trump-not-capable-of-being-president-because-he-doesnt

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[keithbvadu2]

1. Donald never wanted to govern or lead... He wants to rule.

[riversedge]

2. That is a very good way to put the problem.

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[joshdawg]

12. That makes him a typical republican.

Republicans have no idea how to govern or lead, they only know how to rule. It's been that way for decades.

[Ohiogal]

3. Isn't if refreshing to hear the truth for a change!

[hlthe2b]

4. Trump doesn't understand democracy, our consitution, our traditions--nor does he care...

But arguably, he understands AMERICA (at least the portion vulnerable to his appeals) very well.

[thesquanderer]

10. Yes. Of the myriad ways one could criticize Trump, this is about the weakest.

Kerry still has no ear for rhetoric. I hope he doesn't run in 2020.

[RobinA]

11. Strongly Disagree

Kerry hit the nail squarely on the head. If he understood America better he’d be more effective and we’d be in more trouble than we already are.

[SWBTATTReg]

5. The only thing rump understands is how to rip off his contractors, bankers, creditors, voters, etc.

I could continue this list for a while, but I think you get the point...

[SergeStorms]

6. Trump doesn't understand...

how toilet paper works. He's totally clueless.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

7. Trump thinks everything revolves around him

And gets upset when others disagree

[bucolic_frolic]

8. The pressure on Trump from all quarters will only increase from now on

so many want him gone from there, and they have solid reasons

[Maxheader]

9. Doesn't understand americu?

Pretty lame there Mr K.....

[duforsure]

13. I don't agree

I think he understands exactly what and why he's doing all this , and its from a very well planned out agenda from putin , the FSB , and russia think tanks. Trump just doesn't care , other than getting absolute power for himself so he can do as putin's done , stealing billions from the russian people and businesses.