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In reply to the discussion: Trump says the US will help in Asia quake. A former official says the system is now in 'shambles' [View all]0rganism
(25,453 posts)37. Obvious play: take credit for someone else's relief effort
Maybe donate $20 million to the country whose aid program you intend to boast about as your own. Kind of optional but you've got the money to throw around, and it adds cover to your story.
It doesn't have to be real, just make it look real enough for the rubes to believe, and if the media calls you out on it, you can call them "fake" per usual.
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Trump says the US will help in Asia quake. A former official says the system is now in 'shambles' [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2025
OP
"Let's see what "disaster aid" they are able to provide for the poor people suffering from this earthquake."
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2025
#8
Absolutely. Everything from him is a lie, a distraction, a con, a manipulation.
Midnight Writer
Mar 2025
#25
For those of us who have empathy we must step out of ourselves to understand Trump.
twodogsbarking
Mar 2025
#26
Despite cuts, "there has been no impact on our ability to perform those duties," Bruce said.
LymphocyteLover
Mar 2025
#14
I wonder if this might turn into an embarrassment for him; if he makes promises that the mighty US
Alice B.
Mar 2025
#23
He will hire some people of asian decent and do a photo op. They will be from the wrong country.
twodogsbarking
Mar 2025
#33