‘This Isn’t a Reality Show’: Internet Outraged After Trump Tells Texans in Hurricane’s Path ‘Good Luck!’
‘Good Luck to Everybody’
Before President Trump headed off for a weekend at Camp David with his family, he ordered the vice president to cancel his trip to Nevada and stay in the White House as Hurricane Harvey begins to bear down on Texas and nearby states.Â
Walking to his helicopter Friday afternoon, reporters asked Trump if he had a message for the people of Texas.
“Good luck to everybody,” Trump responded after giving reporters the thumbs up. “Good luck to everybody. They’re going to be safe. Good luck,” he said, as he waved goodbye.
Pres. Trump to the people of Texas while departing the White House to head to Camp David: “Good luck to everybody.” https://t.co/6TtXa1kben pic.twitter.com/IMbNdfuE2Q
— ABC News (@ABC) August 25, 2017
He also made a fist and pushed into the air as if to say, “be strong.”
Hurricane Harvey is currently a category 3 storm. It’s being compared to Hurricane Katrina. Millions of Americans are in its path. It’s the worst hurricane to hit the U.S. in 12 years. Sadly, as hard as it is to say, people are going to be injured, and some people are in all likelihood going to die.
The Internet is not amused.
Trump’s remarks are being received just as his comments about ten Navy sailors who died last weekend when the USS John S. McCain was accidentally rammed by a fuel tanker three times its size.
“That’s too bad,” Trump told reporters Sunday night as he was exiting Air Force One.Â
Friday afternoon, on Twitter, people responded to Trump’s cavalier “good luck” remarks.Â
This isn’t a reality show, Mr. President.
People will likely die. Homes will be destroyed. The country needs leadership, not best wishes.
— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) August 25, 2017
With U.S. set to be hit by first major hurricane in more than a decade, it’s just inexcusable for Trump not to cancel Camp David vacation.
— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) August 25, 2017
Trump encapsulated: Horrible storm coming. Trump leaves for getaway … after two week vacation. His leadership? Wishes TX “good luck.” https://t.co/fLdnFuSD8s
— Ronald Klain (@RonaldKlain) August 25, 2017
Trump treats people facing a Cat 3 Hurricane like contestants on The Apprentice. “Good Luck”
— Longs Peak 14,259′ (@OskarMac2020) August 25, 2017
As Trump leaves for Camp David he was asked “What your message for people in Texas?” He said “Good luck everybody” & gave a thumbs up! WTF?
— USMC-SS (@USMC_DD1) August 25, 2017
Trump’s “good luck†& fist pump was basically the worst message imaginable. Don’t leave things up to luck, and don’t try to play tough guy. pic.twitter.com/hcH0C5eBHJ
— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) August 25, 2017
I have an 82 year old aunt and a mes of cousins in Houston. All #Trump has to offer is good luck? Asshat!
— Cindy Robertson (@Monkeys2Fly) August 25, 2017
Once again, @realDonaldTrump shows he has NO true empathy.https://t.co/yxnxIJRyDP
By @owillis— Shareblue Media (@Shareblue) August 25, 2017
Well, President Trump did his part, as he was leaving for holidays, he wished “good luck” to people of Texas! How sweet! 😡
— Eleanor (@Eleanor30832298) August 25, 2017
Speaking of Trump running off to Camp David in the middle of a disaster, remember when he said Hurricane Sandy was “good luck” for Obama pic.twitter.com/XNQfGxD42p
— Tariq Nasheed (@tariqnasheed) August 25, 2017
Heartless ass! Trump has a message for Texans in the path of Hurricane Harvey: “Good luck.” https://t.co/qmhaq4Tj3X
— Kelly R Hart (@KellyRHart) August 25, 2017
Does Trump NOT UNDERSTAND this is NOT how a LEADER acts? Good luck??????? https://t.co/dDPnr8s7Lc
— Diane (@ddusick1) August 25, 2017

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