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“…To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public…” – Theodore Roosevelt, “Lincoln and Free Speech,” The Great Adventure (vol. 19 of The Works of Theodore Roosevelt, national ed.), chapter 7, p. 289 (1926).

Donald Trump (r) spoke today in Ohio. One of many similar accounts (including video) of his remarks:

Matt Viser‏ @mviser
President Trump calls Democrats “un-American” for not standing and applauding during his State of the Union address. Adds: “Somebody said treasonous. Yea, why not? Can we call that treason? Why not?”
2:00 PM – 5 Feb 2018

Donald Trump (r) is a putz.