Another 12 of the worst things from the Trump Presidency

Part 2

12. Sharpie Gate:

• Trump falsely claimed that Hurricane Dorian would hit Alabama, then displayed a doctored weather map with a sharpie-altered forecast. He and his administration defended the mistake.

  

11. Handling of Racial Justice Protests:

• Handling of Racial Justice Protests: Trump's response to the Black Lives Matter protests following the killing of George Floyd included the controversial clearing of peaceful protesters near the White House for a photo op with a Bible.

  

10. Dismissal of Science:

• Trump's administration was accused of downplaying scientific evidence on climate change and the environment, undermining efforts to address global warming.

  

9. DACA Repeal Attempt:

• Trump sought to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protected young immigrants from deportation, but was blocked by the courts.

  

8. Praising Dictators:

• Trump repeatedly praised and sought to foster relationships with authoritarian leaders, including Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, and others.

  

7. Handling of Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief:

• The federal response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was criticized as inadequate, and Trump later downplayed the death toll.

  

6. Stormy Daniels Scandal:

• Trump was accused of paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair, leading to legal and ethical concerns.

  

5. Attempt to Repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare):

• Trump repeatedly attempted to dismantle the ACA, without a clear replacement plan, which could have stripped millions of Americans of health coverage.

4. Failure to Condemn White Supremacy:

• In multiple instances, Trump was criticized for not forcefully denouncing white supremacist groups and racially motivated violence.

  

3. Attacks on the Media:

• Trump consistently labeled the press as “the enemy of the people” and attacked individual journalists, which critics saw as undermining freedom of the press.

2. Downplaying Russian Interference:

• Despite evidence from U.S. intelligence agencies, Trump repeatedly downplayed or dismissed the impact of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

  

1. Undermining Democracy:

• Trump refused to concede the 2020 election and promoted baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, undermining trust in the electoral process.