If you've ever thought President Trump seems just a step behind what's going on, you won't be surprised to know neither of his sons have fallen very far from the tree.
In a recent interview on Fox News, Eric Trump attempted to attack Hunter Biden.
It may have been a more effective moment if the same attacks Trump shot at Biden couldn't be aimed right back at himself.
Hunter Biden "didn't know anything about the industry he was in, he didn't have any discernible duties, and he's ge… https://t.co/NpE1foEd6U— Trump War Room (@Trump War Room) 1570070822.0
Twitter didn't hold back on Eric, quickly pointing out Hunter Biden was far from the only son getting lots of money for doing relatively little.
@TrumpWarRoom @rzcabrelle @EricTrump Wait your father knew about steaks? Wines? Running a University? Come on the hypocrisy is deafening— Jeffrey Evan Gold (@Jeffrey Evan Gold) 1570072572.0
Eric Trump, known for being successful without trading on his family name, accuses Hunter Biden of lacking the expe… https://t.co/WztRjqZN1K— MissAnthrope (@MissAnthrope) 1570092964.0
With the Trump family, nepotism is just part of the game.
If Eric thinks that's bad, wait till he hears about the politician whose sons are running an international business… https://t.co/WwxPlWGZw8— Robert Maguire (@Robert Maguire) 1570099413.0
It seems Eric only has a problem with Hunter Biden because he's the son of a political rival.
Sibling of two people working in the White House for no other reason than nepotism and daddy's instability complain… https://t.co/UG8OUg0j9w— emptywheel (@emptywheel) 1570108437.0
@TrumpWarRoom @EricTrump Thank God Kushner is an expert in Middle East politics and Ivanka is an experienced intern… https://t.co/Xr2GA90ZpD— The Mad Scientist (@The Mad Scientist) 1570075757.0
One might even wonder why anyone in politics bothers listening to Eric Trump in the first place.
@TrumpWarRoom @EricTrump Hey, is this “Eric Trump” related to the president by any chance?— Kevin M. Kruse (@Kevin M. Kruse) 1570108804.0
@TrumpWarRoom @EricTrump ahem.....👇 https://t.co/f12MLkwii9— #MaskItOrCasket スーザン (@#MaskItOrCasket スーザン) 1570104104.0
@TrumpWarRoom @EricTrump If we are going to use that logic.. Donald Trump doesn’t know a thing about how our gover… https://t.co/lWwSTBJGYL— 🌮ziptaco🌮 (@🌮ziptaco🌮) 1570125607.0
The entire Trump family is actively profiting from the Presidency every time the President visits a Trump hotel or golf course or resort.
@TrumpWarRoom @EricTrump Irony is dead. 🙄 not the brightest bulb, is he? He makes money off his dad’s presidency i… https://t.co/6W0BZf9xrd— Bella Max (txkidatheart) (@Bella Max (txkidatheart)) 1570114478.0
@TrumpWarRoom @EricTrump No one said Eric was the smart one.— Nancy Morris (@Nancy Morris) 1570074054.0
And instances of corruption like these were around long before the Trumps moved into the White House.
@TrumpWarRoom @EricTrump Remember when Eric funneled money intended for a childrens cancer charity into his own business?— M.D. Lafrance (@M.D. Lafrance) 1570116598.0
Donald Trump Jr collecting foreign payments in Dubai https://t.co/HU3JwB1iho— David Frum (@David Frum) 1570026284.0
In short, Eric, those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
@TrumpWarRoom @EricTrump The Trumps are a mob family in which everyone is Fredo. https://t.co/jJqikoEOIY— Diogenes of Pfizer (@Diogenes of Pfizer) 1570105523.0
The book Born Trump: Inside America's First Family is available here.
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