Donald Trump's Reaction to the Impeachment Acquittal Is Setting Twitter on Fire
Donald Trump has been acquitted on both charges of impeachment, and his reaction to the news is [...]
'Joking About Dictatorships"
Joking about dictatorships is *so*
Funny Donald. You're a shame and an embarrassment-never trump Republican
— Nathaniel #purplewaveUSA 💜🌊 (@NewGopforUSA) February 5, 2020
One top replies saw a user pointing out that the implication of a Trump dictatorship was not amusing. It is worth noting that the original TIME cover was referencing the effects of Trump's presidency long after he leaves off, not an implication of authoritarian rule.
Joey Salads
Trump for President of the Universe!
— Joey Saladino (@JoeySalads) February 5, 2020
Controversial YouTuber-turned-politician Joey Salads (real name Joey Saladino) was also one of the top replies. In his message, he lobbied for the POTUS to become "President of the Universe."
Historical Impact
Acquittal ≠ Exoneration #ImpeachedForever pic.twitter.com/DyqPVAWfpN
— Chidi®️ (@ChidiNwatu) February 5, 2020
Another user pointed out that Trump may have been acquitted, but he will still go down in history as the third president to be impeached. He attached Trump's image to one beside both Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, who were both impeached and acquitted during their terms.
Adam Schiff's Next Move
What Adam Schiff cooking up next?
— Joel Fischer (@JFNYC1) February 5, 2020
Another popular tweet reply wonder what Rep. Adam Schiff, who was one of the key figures in Trump's trial, and other Democrats would do to take on the POTUS next.
Energized Republicans
😂😂😂😂
I'll give the Democrats their credit!! NOTHING could have rallied Americans around Donald Trump more than a partisan, SHAM impeachment!
— Bradley Scott 🙏🇺🇸 (@Hoosiers1986) February 5, 2020
Another used the moment to point out that this trial may have energized Trump's supporters to unite ahead of the 2020 election in November. This is obviously the opposite effect that Democrats wanted to happen.
Brian Tyler Cohen
First president in American history with a bipartisan vote to be removed from office.
— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) February 5, 2020
Media pundit Brian Tyler Cohen pointed out another historical aspect of Trump's trail, even if it ended in a not guilty verdict on both charges. He said that this was the first impeachment that included bipartisan support for the POTUS' removal from office, even those efforts did not pan out.
Mark Dice
Nancy Pelosi tore up the State of the Union speech, and the Senate tore up the Articles of Impeachment. Payback's a b!tch 😆
— Mark Dice (@MarkDice) February 5, 2020
Right-wing pundit and conspiracy theorist Mark Dice also chimed in on Trump's video. He cited a moment during the State of the Union on Wednesday night where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tore up her copy of Trump's speech after he finished up.
Lady Justice
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine. It was five years before all of Nixon's minions were indicted, convicted and sentenced to jail. Trump can not remain as POTUS forever. This too shall end, for We are a Nation of Laws, not of Men. pic.twitter.com/oFWARuMQCi
— Kevin Hubbard (@bml_khubbard) February 5, 2020
Another one of Trump's detractors used an image of Lady Justice alongside hopes that Trump will eventually be removed from office. They cited Nixon's Watergate scandal as an example of how justice takes time in some cases.
Trump is expected to further discuss his acquittal on Thursday in a speech delivered at the White House at 12 p.m. ET.