Faced with all kinds of political problems, Donald Trump has a choice: he can acknowledge ongoing troubles and take steps to avoid blame for his party’s failures, or the president can pretend everything is going well and make the case that he deserves credit.
These are, of course, opposites. As of this morning, however, he’s nevertheless taking both positions at the same time.
Trump turned his focus to Senate rules, once again arguing that the legislative process will remain stuck unless Republicans eliminate filibusters entirely.
“If Senate Republicans don’t get rid of the Filibuster Rule and go to a 51% majority, few bills will be passed. 8 Dems control the Senate!”
Almost immediately thereafter, Trump apparently changed his mind, arguing that everyone should marvel at the many bills he’s signed into law.
“Few, if any, Administrations have done more in just 7 months than the Trump A. Bills passed, regulations killed, border, military, ISIS, SC!”
So, over the course of 11 minutes, Trump decided Senate rules have to be changed in order to pass legislation, and under the status quo, he’s signing all kinds of passed legislation.









