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President Donald Trump said Friday that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and even before he even took office.

Trump was asked about the vow he repeatedly made on the campaign trail during an interview for the “Full Measure” television program as his administration is still trying to broker a solution 54 days into his second term.

“Well, I was being a little bit sarcastic when I said that,” Trump said in a clip released ahead of the episode airing Sunday. “What I really mean is I’d like to get it settled and, I’ll, I think, I think I’ll be successful.”

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 21 hours ago

TIL lying = sarcasm.

[–] [email protected] 38 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That's not what sarcasm means.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 day ago

A little bit ironic, don't ya think?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 day ago

Sarcastic is a new word for lying then? 😏

[–] [email protected] 100 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Narcissist's Prayer

That didn't happen.
And if it did, it wasn't that bad.
And if it was, that's not a big deal.
And if it is, that's not my fault.
And if it was, I didn't mean it.
And if I did, you deserved it.

[–] [email protected] 89 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No you were a lying Orange Turd. Like you always are.

[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 day ago (2 children)

He doesn't know what sarcasm is.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago

He thinks that’s what failure is.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I think he might think it means exaggeration? He keeps trying to use it that way

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Probably. He's so incredibly stupid so that might very well be the case.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

He knows he was lying then. And now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Oh the intent is for sure shitty, you can be sure of that, whatever the specifics

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago

Oh, what a sarcastic man. I never knew such sarcasm.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago

This man has never made a real joke in his life.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

How is that sarcasm? It's exaggerating if it's anything. Did the meaning of sarcasm change?

Or maybe he's right. Maybe it's sarcasm because he intended to escalate the war.

Trump: I'm totally gonna end that war in 1 day. Yep. Gonna end that war and definitely not escalate it. /s

Like, THAT would be sarcasm. So I guess he's admitting he had no intention to end the war? Obviously not. He just doesn't know what sarcasm means apparently.

[–] [email protected] 39 points 1 day ago (1 children)

better economy? juuuust kidding

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What do you mean? Eggs are a buck a dozen and tariffs paid for childcare. The stock market is at all time highs. You wouldn't belive your lying eyes, would you?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

You forgot the /s

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 day ago

Sarcasm? Just straight up lying.

[–] CobraChicken3000 30 points 1 day ago

Lying sack of shit

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago

Was he sarcastic about egg prices, too?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

what a joke of a man

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 day ago

So if he said "I'll end the war in 24 hours" sarcastically... Then he was mocking himself?

So many Ds of chess 🧐

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 day ago

trump doesn't have the mental capacity for the use of basic sarcasm. yet another lie

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

so.. change meaning of words when you fail...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

So he's was either dumb or lying either shouldn't be done by a world leader.

[–] avidamoeba 2 points 1 day ago

Oh haha jk jk