In honor of Father's Day, first son Donald Trump Jr. sat down with the President for a totally-not-uncomfortable family chat about, among other things, who his favorite child is.
The interview was widely panned on Twitter for what many described as a pandering and awkward tone.
.@DonaldJTrumpJr to President Trump: "When I look at your accomplishments -- they're incredible." pic.twitter.com/10QHSCWnGN
— The Hill (@thehill) June 19, 2020
Countless people felt bad for Don Jr., who they claimed came off as desperate for his father's love in the clip.
One of the many sad things about this is that however much shameless, gushing praise Junior heaps on his deeply sick Daddy, it'll never be enough. And they both know it.
— Brian Stack (@BrianStack153) June 19, 2020
Part of me pities him because all he's ever wanted is for his dad to love him, and he never will.
— Liddle Lamzy Dive Bar (@saucissonsec) June 19, 2020
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— Sideline_Observer (@Chris79699884) June 19, 2020
Others felt the interview was closer to propaganda than to an actual conversation.
"Done the things you've said you were going to do"; like what?
— Indy Singh (@indy_singh_uk) June 19, 2020
Fortunately, there were also plenty of warm, loving moments to balance the political talk.
Accidentally zoned out for fifteen minutes but came back in just in time to hear him telling Don Jr he hates his beard
— Ashley Feinberg (@ashleyfeinberg) June 19, 2020
absolutely incredible sign-off, very touching moment between father and son pic.twitter.com/EwxP00mKiZ
— Ashley Feinberg (@ashleyfeinberg) June 19, 2020
@DonaldJTrumpJr
to President Trump:
"When I look at all your accomplishments, do you list your sons amongst these?"
Donald Trump: "No."
— The Rube Report (@GuadalahonkyToo) June 19, 2020
If there's anyone in this country who gets worked up whenever he feels attacked, it's President Trump.
Nice to see the two most triggered people in the country sit down for a convo for (probably) the first time
— Eli Serota (@Eli_Serota) June 19, 2020
This is, hands down, the saddest 50 seconds you will watch today. https://t.co/enbNNhiEVG
— Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) June 19, 2020
So, that Trump and Trump Jr. interview was weird. "For all the craziness and propaganda, there was a pathos to the whole thing. Like Junior just wanted his dad to hug him, or to tell him everything was going to be OK," writes @mollyjongfast https://t.co/4fCiJUsdS6
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 19, 2020
At least we've finally put the whole "beard issue" to rest.
BREAKING: President Trump breaks his silence on @DonaldJTrumpJr, @RandPaul, and @TedCruz's beards pic.twitter.com/CCriCZlCgK
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) June 19, 2020
.@DonaldJTrumpJr Don't listen to your Dad—your beard looks great. https://t.co/ltRTiXCuCW
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 19, 2020
You too buddy #resist 😉 https://t.co/Idv2FVhxGX
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) June 19, 2020
You can watch the entire interview here:
WATCH: Triggered hosted by Donald Trump Jr and special guest President Donald Trump! youtu.be
Happy Father's Day, President Trump—hopefully you have some time to sit down with Eric for an interview too!
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