Donald Trump’s latest attempt at a crowd-pleasing jab backfired spectacularly when he tried to goad a crowd of Navy officers into booing “Barack Hussein Obama”—only to be met with stony silence.
Speaking roughly 45 minutes behind schedule at the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday, the president addressed rows of active-duty service members—many of them unpaid amid the ongoing government shutdown—under a blazing afternoon sun.
Lol he also says he’s more fit than Obama.. I’d pay to see a one-on-one basketball match
RegularBirthday3563 on
Classic Trump move, trying to stir drama where none exists. Predictable and cringeworthy, honestly.
sircastor on
This kind of crowd work is something you can do when the crowd is already on your side. The president is misunderstanding his relationship with these people. They aren’t his supporters – or if they are, that’s not why they’re in this crowd.. They are technically his subordinates, but they’re there in the capacity of their job. And to the administrations chagrin, their job is not to support and uphold the administration’s political positions. It’s to protect and defend the country.
wutareyousomekinda on
What’s the average age of that crowd even? A lot were probably not super tuned in the last time Obama was in office.
Conscious-Demand-594 on
Is this the only draft dodger that like to dress up as a soldier?
Elder_sender on
Anyone else confused by the headline after watching the video?
ChloeGranola on
I’m a total pacifist and even I understand military bearing. They’re specifically trained NOT to show partisanship and especially not to disrespect a former Commander in Chief.
Wyanoke on
He is so incredibly immature. He acts like a spoiled child literally all the time.
It’s so embarrassing.
Romano16 on
Of course, because Trump is the actual loser.
charcoalist on
Aren’t active duty military members forbidden from expressing political views, especially when in uniform? They are supposed to be apolitical, at least outwardly.
>…active duty members will not engage in partisan political activities, and all military personnel will avoid the inference that their political activities imply or appear to imply DoD sponsorship, approval or endorsement of a political candidate, campaign or cause.
So in comes this self-serving POS encouraging active duty members to violate their code of ethics.
Agreeable-Rooster-37 on
Did the Fox news feed pipe it in?
Ridiculicious71 on
It looked like they were cheering him.
SuperstitiousPigeon5 on
Mr. Obama should challenge him to a charity golf match. Caddies, but no carts. It can be on Trump’s course, but scored by a professional PGA golfer, and filmed so heavily that cheating is impossible.
PatchyWhiskers on
Most current military don’t remember Obama being in office because they were probably in middle school and not caring about politics.
DT-Sodium on
Nobody has ever been as transparent about hating someone just because they are orders of magnitudes more respected than them.
rysker6 on
How long before Hegseth is telling them when to boo, or laugh ? Because I feel it coming
dropkicked_eu on
The proudest I’ve been to be An American in this admin has been during these moments of silence
swrrrrg on
He is such a fucking embarrassment.
LoserBigly on
Obama should publicly challenge Trump to a sit-up contest…
InkyBlacks on
Yeah, he’s a specimin alright. A fine specimin of shit. Nobody except his followers will believe he’s in “better shape” than Obama. Nobody. This is how you know god does not exist. Trump exists.
Listening_Heads on
He’s doing these now instead of rallies
CaptainPajamaShark on
They arent booing they are saying boorack obooma
Practicalistist on
Ban Daily Beast
sxyaustincpl on
Pretty sure they got paid when Obama was president 🤷🏻♂️
albufarisnear on
So very presidential! Christ on a crutch!
Otherwise-Sea-4920 on
Let’s see T rump and Obama just walk on a set of stairs together. Let’s see who pops up and down the stairs lol.
iKnowRobbie on
If that was awkward silence why did I hear chuckling? Is the Daily Beast DISINGENUOUS?!!
3ringbout on
I love that he is still so ass mad about Obama lol
yulDD on
Is it me or the video has nothing to do with headline
VeganMinx on
He is such a bitter old bitch, I swear.
-Zero00 on
I’m sure they all loved mandatory orders to show up on a Sunday, while not getting paid and not knowing when their next check is coming, waiting for over an hour for the president to even show up, while sitting in the sun without any shade provided, to celebrate the Navy’s birthday on the wrong date, and then just hear him blame somebody else for all the problems he is causing them.
Oh, they didn’t buy it? Hm.
Ok_Flower_9091 on
They’ve really been carrying hate of Obama for a long time. He’s been out of power how long now and they’re still bitching about him. They prob would reinstate slavery if they could and claim it was just about states rights.
Ok-disaster2022 on
All military officers should know to never get involved in politics. That means stone facing political statements
Ornery-Ticket834 on
This guy’s actions are sickening beyond words. Fuck him.
njman100 on
Trump 💩is a Fucking Feeble Fucknut
threebillion6 on
Wow trump said he loves guys.
silsum on
The orange shit face will try won’t he.
Tasty-Performer6669 on
Because unlike Trump, the Navy has discipline
horseshit6569 on
The Cheeto, the Taco, the Satan, the felon, the habitual liar, the five times draft dodger, the wanna be dictator, the divider can’t stand the fact Obama, a black man gets more respect than him!
missrachelifyounasty on
Donald Trump is pathetic. Live, a gnat
my_boy_blu_ on
Their entire platform is just pointing at the other guy while they destroy what’s left of America.
Big-Routine222 on
Given how much navy sailors are screamed at to not ever be causing interruptions or disturbances, it doesn’t surprise me. They are probably all standing there after doing watch and barely awake lol
kittiesandcocks on
I can’t wait until he figures out what the majority of the world really thinks of him, it’s going to be pretty funny
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Donald Trump’s latest attempt at a crowd-pleasing jab backfired spectacularly when he tried to goad a crowd of Navy officers into booing “Barack Hussein Obama”—only to be met with stony silence.
Speaking roughly 45 minutes behind schedule at the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday, the president addressed rows of active-duty service members—many of them unpaid amid the ongoing government shutdown—under a blazing afternoon sun.
Read the full story [here](https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-attempt-to-goad-navy-into-booing-obama-met-with-awkward-silence/).
Lol he also says he’s more fit than Obama.. I’d pay to see a one-on-one basketball match
Classic Trump move, trying to stir drama where none exists. Predictable and cringeworthy, honestly.
This kind of crowd work is something you can do when the crowd is already on your side. The president is misunderstanding his relationship with these people. They aren’t his supporters – or if they are, that’s not why they’re in this crowd.. They are technically his subordinates, but they’re there in the capacity of their job. And to the administrations chagrin, their job is not to support and uphold the administration’s political positions. It’s to protect and defend the country.
What’s the average age of that crowd even? A lot were probably not super tuned in the last time Obama was in office.
Is this the only draft dodger that like to dress up as a soldier?
Anyone else confused by the headline after watching the video?
I’m a total pacifist and even I understand military bearing. They’re specifically trained NOT to show partisanship and especially not to disrespect a former Commander in Chief.
He is so incredibly immature. He acts like a spoiled child literally all the time.
It’s so embarrassing.
Of course, because Trump is the actual loser.
Aren’t active duty military members forbidden from expressing political views, especially when in uniform? They are supposed to be apolitical, at least outwardly.
Yes, from [the DoD’s FAQ](https://dodsoco.ogc.osd.mil/Portals/102/faqs_political_activities_armed_forces.pdf):
>…active duty members will not engage in partisan political activities, and all military personnel will avoid the inference that their political activities imply or appear to imply DoD sponsorship, approval or endorsement of a political candidate, campaign or cause.
So in comes this self-serving POS encouraging active duty members to violate their code of ethics.
Did the Fox news feed pipe it in?
It looked like they were cheering him.
Mr. Obama should challenge him to a charity golf match. Caddies, but no carts. It can be on Trump’s course, but scored by a professional PGA golfer, and filmed so heavily that cheating is impossible.
Most current military don’t remember Obama being in office because they were probably in middle school and not caring about politics.
Nobody has ever been as transparent about hating someone just because they are orders of magnitudes more respected than them.
How long before Hegseth is telling them when to boo, or laugh ? Because I feel it coming
The proudest I’ve been to be An American in this admin has been during these moments of silence
He is such a fucking embarrassment.
Obama should publicly challenge Trump to a sit-up contest…
Yeah, he’s a specimin alright. A fine specimin of shit. Nobody except his followers will believe he’s in “better shape” than Obama. Nobody. This is how you know god does not exist. Trump exists.
He’s doing these now instead of rallies
They arent booing they are saying boorack obooma
Ban Daily Beast
Pretty sure they got paid when Obama was president 🤷🏻♂️
So very presidential! Christ on a crutch!
Let’s see T rump and Obama just walk on a set of stairs together. Let’s see who pops up and down the stairs lol.
If that was awkward silence why did I hear chuckling? Is the Daily Beast DISINGENUOUS?!!
I love that he is still so ass mad about Obama lol
Is it me or the video has nothing to do with headline
He is such a bitter old bitch, I swear.
I’m sure they all loved mandatory orders to show up on a Sunday, while not getting paid and not knowing when their next check is coming, waiting for over an hour for the president to even show up, while sitting in the sun without any shade provided, to celebrate the Navy’s birthday on the wrong date, and then just hear him blame somebody else for all the problems he is causing them.
Oh, they didn’t buy it? Hm.
They’ve really been carrying hate of Obama for a long time. He’s been out of power how long now and they’re still bitching about him. They prob would reinstate slavery if they could and claim it was just about states rights.
All military officers should know to never get involved in politics. That means stone facing political statements
This guy’s actions are sickening beyond words. Fuck him.
Trump 💩is a Fucking Feeble Fucknut
Wow trump said he loves guys.
The orange shit face will try won’t he.
Because unlike Trump, the Navy has discipline
The Cheeto, the Taco, the Satan, the felon, the habitual liar, the five times draft dodger, the wanna be dictator, the divider can’t stand the fact Obama, a black man gets more respect than him!
Donald Trump is pathetic. Live, a gnat
Their entire platform is just pointing at the other guy while they destroy what’s left of America.
Given how much navy sailors are screamed at to not ever be causing interruptions or disturbances, it doesn’t surprise me. They are probably all standing there after doing watch and barely awake lol
I can’t wait until he figures out what the majority of the world really thinks of him, it’s going to be pretty funny