Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Eric Trump Says Syria Strike Was Swayed By ‘Heartbroken’ Ivanka
NBC ^ | 4-11-17 | Alexander Smith

Posted on 04/11/2017 7:58:25 AM PDT by markomalley

Donald Trump's decision to bomb Syria was influenced by his daughter, Ivanka, being "heartbroken and outraged" at the country's alleged chemical weapons attack, one of the president's sons told a British newspaper.

The president launched 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian government air base he alleged was involved in a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians last week.

Trump's 33-year-old son, Eric, told The Daily Telegraph on Monday that the strike was influenced in part by Ivanka, who he said was "heartbroken and outraged" by the chemical attack.

(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Syria
KEYWORDS: assad; donaldtrump; fakenews; herewegoagain; ivankasfault; ivankaswar; ivankatrump; morepopcorn; nevertrumpinsanity; popcorn; presidentivanka; syria; trump; trumpfamily; trumpsyria
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 141-160161-180181-200201-217 next last
To: RummyChick

No, it’s just that I thought it was Vic Damone.


181 posted on 04/11/2017 9:32:53 AM PDT by miss marmelstein
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 170 | View Replies]

To: TheStickman

Good Lord..I really am trying to make A LOT OF MONEY TODAY on the SPX..I have to decisions to make involving thousands of dollars...and whether I want to short gold with all this crap going on.

This is my last post about this today while the market is open.

This is what I said. I stand by it. I didn’t claim he will never do it. I don’t think he will. THAT IS AN OPINION>>He now has to prove me wrong because I DO NOT ***TRUST****... He now has to prove it because he reneged. I am so busy maybe I misinterpreted what you said..it seemed you said he never said he would repeal Day ONe. ..but whatever ..I have to go make money to pay bills.

What I said:

“Trump made a campaign promise about DACA. He reneged.

He doesn’t have to rely on Congress to keep that promise

So, I don’t care what anyone else thinks. You want to put blind trust that he will do it that is your business.

He now has to prove to me he will do it because he already reneged.”


182 posted on 04/11/2017 9:32:59 AM PDT by RummyChick (can we switch Don,Jr for Prince Kush and his flak jacket. From Yacht Party to Warzone ready to wear.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 177 | View Replies]

To: RummyChick

You’ve worked yourself up into a tizzy again. Sorry you don’t trust President Trump. Guess you are in for a looming 8 years lol.


183 posted on 04/11/2017 9:34:32 AM PDT by TheStickman (And their fear tastes like sunshine puked up by unicorns.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 182 | View Replies]

To: miss marmelstein

Yeah keep mocking. It really does no good.

BING CROSBY
CIA
ROBERT MAHEU
SUKARNO


184 posted on 04/11/2017 9:34:40 AM PDT by RummyChick (can we switch Don,Jr for Prince Kush and his flak jacket. From Yacht Party to Warzone ready to wear.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 181 | View Replies]

To: RummyChick

typo correction (damn spell check anyway)

You are in for a looooong 8 years. President Trump will never do anything soon enough or well enough for your satisfaction. That’s my prediction.


185 posted on 04/11/2017 9:35:47 AM PDT by TheStickman (And their fear tastes like sunshine puked up by unicorns.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 182 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

Her dad made the decision to send missiles over Syria even tho’ it’s been reported numerous times that the plans have been on desks at the Pentagon for a number of years - before Trump entered the race or before his daughter was even heard of by the public?


186 posted on 04/11/2017 9:36:38 AM PDT by Thank You Rush
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Black Agnes
Meeting with the head of planned barrenhood works in my favor on this point.

"But there’s been no other contact between the two since the January meeting, and Richards has even publicly criticized Ivanka Trump for not speaking up about some of the president’s policy decisions."

Doesn't sound like the meeting went well, at least from PP's perspective.

187 posted on 04/11/2017 9:37:52 AM PDT by Abby4116
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 106 | View Replies]

To: Thank You Rush

The Pentagon has “plans” to hit anything with a missile. It’s just important that we keep McCain and Lindsey away from them!


188 posted on 04/11/2017 9:38:11 AM PDT by The Toll
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 186 | View Replies]

To: skimbell
"Who in the he11 is Brad Trump?" Image and video hosting by TinyPic Brad: "Janet!"
189 posted on 04/11/2017 9:43:47 AM PDT by tumblindice
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 149 | View Replies]

To: markomalley
National security and matters of war and peace on global scales should not be decided on "heartbreaking" photos of a dead children. It was a heartbreaking picture of a dead child on a beach in Greece that led Europe to commit suicide by letting in millions of young adult male muslims into Europe without a hint of vetting and they are never going back, you can bet on that. Now people are being murdered and raped and women are afraid to walk the streets. Sometimes a sad picture is indeed heartbreaking and you can feel a lot of empathy but there is a bigger picture to consider and often consequences to intervention that may be as bad or worse than doing nothing.

Ivanka getting a big bout of "feels" shouldnt factor into such decisions.

190 posted on 04/11/2017 9:56:13 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

Doesn’t Eric realize how unprofessional this sounds? I’d much rather hear that Trump was proving that American “red lines” mean something, showing that he is a strong leader who won’t be pushed around, making a mockery of the ridiculous, totally unproven leftists’ conspiracy that he’s Putin’s puppet, and trying to leave an impression on the North Koreans and their Chinese benefactors. Helping Ivanka feel better, well, that’s not much of a justification...


191 posted on 04/11/2017 10:16:30 AM PDT by FenwickBabbitt
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: pepsi_junkie

The difference of course is that Trump dropped a few bombs to send a message of American strength. The Europeans sent a message they were the ultimate suckers. Big difference.


192 posted on 04/11/2017 10:24:10 AM PDT by miss marmelstein
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 190 | View Replies]

To: miss marmelstein
I;m not saying what Trump did was wrong. I am on record here as supporting it because it sent the world a message of US willingness to use force(unlike Obama) via a one-time show of force without ramping up our commitment in the region, a good compromise given the situation. If Trump escalates it, I wont be on board with that.

So I supported it. But I don't want hims making those decisions based on someone crying over a sad photo. I assume his decision was made on more substantive rationale than that but if not than it's just dumb luck if emotions based policies work out.

193 posted on 04/11/2017 10:34:28 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 192 | View Replies]

To: pepsi_junkie

I think he’s mature enough to listen to more important advisors than Ivanka Trump - not matter what anyone says, writes or tweets. We’ll see.


194 posted on 04/11/2017 10:37:36 AM PDT by miss marmelstein
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 193 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

NBC hit job to make Trump look like he can’t make a decision on his own and Ivanka does it for him.


195 posted on 04/11/2017 10:43:30 AM PDT by Pirate Ragnar (Libs put feelings first and thought second.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: fidelis

Wow. You sure can split hairs. LOL!


196 posted on 04/11/2017 10:48:30 AM PDT by Right_in_Virginia
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 93 | View Replies]

To: RummyChick

Alex Marlow (EIC) addressed this on Breitbart’s morning show today. He said it’s 100% untrue and they will hold Trump’s feet and any liberal in his administration to the fire should they feel it necessary. He’s been very open about his distaste for Ivanka and Jared being so cozy considering their politics.


197 posted on 04/11/2017 10:54:32 AM PDT by JenB987
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 67 | View Replies]

To: dynoman

Ivanka is a NY Liberal who refused to answer the question is she prolife or pro choice asked of her during the campaign (google it).

The reason she did not answer “pro choice” is not only because her father was running for POTUS, but because she converted to conservative Judaism. But neither did she answer “pro life”.

It is the one issue she’s learned not to speak about.


198 posted on 04/11/2017 10:55:58 AM PDT by Right_in_Virginia
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 103 | View Replies]

To: TheStickman

I trust him but I have strong reservations about Ivanka and her husband.


199 posted on 04/11/2017 11:00:58 AM PDT by hsmomx3
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 108 | View Replies]

To: Right_in_Virginia

Nope, just reading between the lines. The press has made deceptively manipulating the truth into a fine art. Especially when they purport to quote someone, be aware of what they leave out just as much as what they leave in. If you don’t, you’ll be manipulated into believing something that never happened or was said. From many of the reactions on this thread, it’s a tactic that works, especially for those who want their prejudices confirmed.


200 posted on 04/11/2017 11:16:57 AM PDT by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 196 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 141-160161-180181-200201-217 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson