Following the testimony of former FBI director James Comey, President Trump slammed him as “a leaker.” Former press secretary Ari Fleischer was not amused and stated that the President should “stop talking” because his words could create a “perjury trap.” Fleischer’s argument is that since President Trump has not been cleared of all “charges,” he should remain silent in order to preserve his own best interests. While this tactic may work for some individuals, the President has demonstrated time and time again that his methods are beneficial to him; Mr. Trump is an anomaly who is under no obligation to follow practices that other people perceive as fruitful.
President Trump’s outspokenness has proven to be an invaluable asset which helped him win the 2016 election. The culture of political correctness, rehearsed buzzwords, and political talking points is dead. Lindsey Graham, of all people, is in no position to police President Trump’s speech habits. Trump won the election so obviously he is very much aware of what he is doing and how his actions will impact himself and his associates. The mere notion of the President’s vocalized opinion plunging him into a “perjury trap” is absolutely inane. None of the people criticizing the President won the 2016 election so perhaps it is them who should keep their unwarranted comments to themselves.
