Donald Trump 'Thanks' Himself For Stock Market Surge, Gets Roasted on Twitter
Trump's third-person address to himself did not go down well with a section of social media users, who called his tweet not only hilarious, but also "pathetic" and one bringing disrepute to the chair of President. 'People all over the world are laughing at you, Donald. Laughing at your sad, desperate need for attention and praise,' commented noted author Matthew Dicks.
Washington, June 25: United States President Donald Trump, known for impulsive use of Twitter, drew ridicule on Tuesday after he thanked himself the surge in US Stock Market. Social media users were quick to roast "Mr President", asking him whether he was acknowledging the efforts taken by his predecessor Barack Obama.
"Stock Market is heading for one of the best months (June) in the history of our Country. Thank you Mr. President! (sic)," Trump tweeted, crediting himself for the series of uptick in the securities and commodities market. Trump Imposes 'Hard-Hitting' Sanctions Against Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei
See Trump's Tweet Here:
Trump's third-person address to himself did not go down well with a section of social media users, who called his tweet not only hilarious, but also "pathetic" and one bringing disrepute to the chair of President.
"Don’t you see how pathetic and needy that sounds? People all over the world are laughing at you, Donald. Laughing at your sad, desperate need for attention and praise," commented noted author Matthew Dicks.
Here's How Twitterati Reacted:
Is Obama Being Credited?
'Absolutely, Thank You Obama'
'Third Person' Address a Concern?
President Usurping Corporate America's Success?
Apart from the upswing of Stocks Market, Trump had earlier credited himself for upsurge in employment, growth in industrial sector and balancing the trade deficit.
Trump, meanwhile, has officially launched his campaign for re-election in 2020. The Democrats have over 11 major aspirants in the race so far, with Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden tipped ahead in the race.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 25, 2019 07:51 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).