McLean, VA – Potential Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said Friday that Donald Trump’s presidency “cannot be helped” and was “dangerous” for the country.
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The former New York City mayor also described the partial government shutdown, now at a record 35th day, as “a complete failure of presidential leadership.”
The billionaire businessman said that for fellow New Yorker Trump, “the art of the deal is simply cheating people and not caring about how badly they get hurt and now he’s doing it to the American people.”
Bloomberg also told a meeting of the Democratic Business Council of Northern Virginia that he thinks “it’s clear that this president, at this point, cannot be helped.”
The remarks by Bloomberg, a former Republican who registered as a Democrat only last fall, were some of his toughest against Trump since Bloomberg’s speech to the Democratic National Convention more than two years ago. Back then, Bloomberg warned of the prospect of a Trump presidency: “God help us.”
Bloomberg reflected upon that 2016 speech repeatedly on Friday, and he went further, suggesting that the government shutdown has proved that his initial warning about Trump was correct.
“The presidency is not an entry level job. There’s just too much at stake,” Bloomberg said. “And the longer we have a pretend CEO who’s recklessly running this country, the worst it’s going to be for our economy and our security.
He added: “This is really dangerous.”
Bloomberg’s warm reception at the business-friendly audience highlighted the chief political challenge should he enter the 2020 race. Liberal activists, who like to attack what they call “corporate Democrats,” play a far more prominent role in the primary process than do the kind of business executives who gave him a standing ovation Friday.
One of the most prominent early Democratic candidates, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, has warned against the role of billionaires in the presidential primary process.
Bloomberg tried to make the case for both capitalism and a centrist candidate, suggesting that Democrats don’t need to choose between “energizing the base” and “pragmatic leadership.”
Asked about his 2020 intentions, he acknowledged that he has “a good life” and can make a difference even if he doesn’t run.
“Having said that, I don’t like walking away from challenges.”
Mr Mike – you never understood what MIDDLE CLASS Americans are all about in all your years as Mayor, so don’t bash the American President to gain votes for yourself – IT AIN’T GONNA WORK……………..
If they only would have banned big gulps
Bloomberg the racist and discriminator against frum torah jews opens his big fat mouth again.
Yawn you are boring and even your voice bores us to death. Just retire you eltist.
Says the guy who changed the NYC charter so he could run for a 3rd term.
At least he is a true billionaire; truly self-made; gives lots of money to charity; is also a friend of Israel. You may not agree with his politics, but he is a man of integrity who does what he believes is best. And I haven’t heard any complaints about him stiffing people who work for him.
Mikey is projecting, as most loser libtards do.
Everyone points to what great businessman Trump is. Bloomberg can buy and sell Trump ten times over. He’s given away over $1.5 billion on past 5 years to charity. That’s half of Trump’s estimated worth and Bloomberg didnt have a rich daddy carrying him not did he have any bankruptcies. For all of those who wanted Trump because he’s a businessman, Bloomberg is the real deal.
I would vote for Bloomberg; he has the brains, he has the skills and the experience to really make America a better place.
When Great President Donald Trump was elected Mr Bloomberg fell into shock and jealousy that he could’ve made it and he feels like he lost the opportunity.
Mr Bloomberg as a businessman you know that Great President Trump is a savior to our great country and please overcome your issues.
Good Luck
At least Trump has religious Jews in his immediate family. Bloomberg married a goy. Enough said. Terrible