Trump slammed for 'puffery and lies' in departing speech as he tells America 'have a good life'

Trump slammed for 'puffery and lies' in departing speech as he tells America 'have a good life'
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David Badash
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 The New Civil Rights Movement
January 20, 2021

President Donald Trump was destroyed for his final remarks to the American people Wednesday morning, just before he boarded Air Force One for the very last time.

"Have a good life. We'll see you soon," Trump told America, after speaking for several minutes in off-the-cuff remarks CNN's Jake Tapper described as "puffery and lies." As Air Force One taxied for takeoff Tapper called it a "planeload of grievances and grudges."

CNN's Wolf Blitzer called Trump's speech "repulsive," and the event a "totally inappropriate campaign rally."


Here's how some are responding to Trump's departing speech:


















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