President Trump Allegedly Blocks Left-Leaning Veterans’ Rights Group on Twitter
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“@realdonaldtrump blocked you.”
Three words that many a critic of President Donald Trump have been served on Twitter.
Tuesday, the president went a step further by allegedly blocking @VoteVets, the Twitter account for VoteVets.org, the “largest progressive group of veterans in America.”
The non-profit, which promotes U.S. military veterans’ rights and claims to have over 500,000 supporters in all 50 states, has been openly critical of the president’s policies. This is also not the first time President Trump has run into trouble with veterans. Like many organizations, VoteVets.org has routinely taken such frustration with Trump to Twitter.
Another federal court has ruled against @realDonaldTrump's revised #MuslimBan. #NotWinninghttps://t.co/cSLUgsWH5p
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 12, 2017
Thanks to @realDonaldTrump's first cabinet meeting, the word of the day today is sycophant. pic.twitter.com/730jgpJi2g
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 12, 2017
Still no condolences to the families of our Soldiers killed in Afghanistan yesterday? Just another early morning tweet storm! https://t.co/TXg486kVtT
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 11, 2017
We are 500k Veterans, Military Families,& supporters strong. @realDonaldTrump = #NotMyPresident https://t.co/RoHKLwDr0L
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 12, 2017
On Tuesday morning, regarding the Ninth Circuit Court’s decision to once again rule against his travel ban, President Trump tweeted: “Well, as predicted, the 9th Circuit did it again - Ruled against the TRAVEL BAN at such a dangerous time in the history of our country. S.C.”
VoteVets.org responded with a tweet storm, listing all the ways they perceive the president himself to be a threat to national security:
B/c your Muslim ban is unconstitutional, immoral, & a threat to our nat'l security. You are a threat to our nat'l security, @realDonaldTrump
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
While we're on it, @realDonaldTrump, the way you treat our allies is a threat to our nat'l security.
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
The way you, @realDonaldTrump, praise homicidal maniacs like Duterte is a threat to our nat'l security.
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
The way @realDonaldTrump fawns over and fan dances for Putin is a threat to our nat'l security.
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
The cavalier way @realDonaldTrump speaks a/b sending young women and men to war (not HIS kids) is a threat to our nat'l security.
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
@realDonaldTrump's climate change denials (despite the opinion of SecDef Mattis) are a threat to our nat'l security.
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
@realDonaldTrump, the way you and your family violate the Emoluments Clause is a threat to our nat'l security.
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
Shortly after, the president tweeted: “The Fake News Media has never been so wrong or so dirty. Purposely incorrect stories and phony sources to meet their agenda of hate. Sad!”
To which VoteVets.org said:
You're describing your road to the White House to a T, @realDonaldTrump. Well, this and colluding with an adversary of the United States.
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
According to the non-profit, the president then proceeded to block them.
The Commander in Chief can block @VoteVets, the voice of 500k military veterans and families, but we will NOT be silenced. pic.twitter.com/SaCN5hKU9R
— VoteVets (@votevets) June 13, 2017
POTUS blocked @votevets ?? https://t.co/NPGNMQMJhL
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 13, 2017
So proud to be affiliated with @votevets. Vets will not be silenced. #Resist https://t.co/cFHQiNtKO3
— Peter Kauffmann (@PeterKauffmann) June 13, 2017
The non-profit is now using the alleged blocking to raise funds for their work.
VoteVets is now fundraising off of Trump blocking them on Twitter pic.twitter.com/aiP98rQiWV
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) June 13, 2017
Trump may not be able to read their criticisms, but undoubtedly, they will not stay quiet.
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