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The following article by Ryan General was posted on the Netshark.com website August 25, 2017:
Whether he’s bashing political rivals, the media, other heads of state or random celebrities, President Donald Trump uses Twitter to vent his anger, to the utter annoyance of many.
Quite fittingly, an Asian American congressman has been taking the POTUS to task via the microblogging site over the past few months.
When it comes to dishing it out to Trump in 140 characters or less, no one else comes close to Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu, who uses the platform to criticize Trump and his administration.
The 48-year-old representative of California’s 33rd congressional district actually owns two Twitter accounts: one, which is run by his staff (standard and clean) and a personal account, where he typically goes all out in his no-nonsense delivery of Trump-trumping tweets.
His masterful use of Twitter has catapulted him into popularity, earning him the distinction of being the president’s most adept social media rival. He has also amassed a respectable number of followers on the site.
Here are some of the most memorable tweets Congressman Lieu has posted so far:
1. Calling the president out on his broken promises.
Dear @realDonaldTrump: Perhaps you didn’t read the budget you submitted. It makes over $800 billion in Medicaid cuts & violates your promise https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/868979531641741313 …
2. Reminding him of Congress’ constitutional mandate:
Dear @realDonaldTrump: Under our Constitution, the job of Congress is not to protect you. It is to be a check and balance on you. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/889217183930351621 …
3. Giving him notes on allies:
Dear @realDonaldTrump: As a Member of the Foreign Affairs Cmte, I gently remind you that
Mexico = Ally
Germany = Ally
Russia = NOT Ally https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/878013639613186049 …
4. On Trump’s first overseas visit:
Here’s a cheat sheet for your 1st overseas visit.
From: @RepTedLieu, Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee
5-6. On the POTUS’ apparent support for white supremacists
Dear @realDonaldTrump: There are “many sides” to white nationalist bigotry, but only one color. Are you afraid to name it? #Charlottesville https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/896455824767426560 …
Looks like @realDonaldTrump couldn’t find any other CEOs. Who knew supporting white supremacists could be so complicated? #WednesdayWisdomhttps://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/897478270442143744 …
7-8. On Trump’s rants against media
It must really suck for @realDonaldTrump when the media keeps playing his own words over & over again. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/899625157421039616 …
Dear @realDonaldTrump: America watched your press conference. We are not stupid. We heard what you said. Problem is not the news, it is you. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/898130328916824064 …
9. On the president spouting out fake facts.
Dear wanna be despot @realDonaldTrump: Myth you cite is false. But even if true, the Constitution prevents mass executions with no trials. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/898254409511129088 …
10. Commenting on Trump’s foreign policy or lack of it.
Lack of a coherent strategy by @realDonaldTrump on N Korea & conflicting messages from his Administration are causing real danger to America https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/898423980939292672 …
11. And straight up accusing Donald Trump of treason.
Cloud of treason means we must have total shutdown of any @POTUS agenda item. No votes on any item. My stmt https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-statement-report-trump-associates-possible-collusion-russia … #GetWoke
REP. LIEU STATEMENT ON REPORT OF TRUMP ASSOCIATES’ POSSIBLE COLLUSION WITH RUSSIA
Washington – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement regarding the CNN report that Trump associates possibly colluded with Russia to affect the outcome…
lieu.house.gov
With over 350,000 Twitter followers, Lieu’s account has become the fourth most followed on Twitter among the members of the House of Representatives, just under Adam Schiff, Maxine Waters and Nancy Pelosi.
In an interview with Mashable, Lieu explained that he wants people to get involved, which means doing more than just tweeting.
“It can range from doing something as simple as writing a letter to the editor on an issue they’re upset with. Attending marches and rallies. Giving money. Registering people to vote. Working on a campaign. It’s up to folks, but everyone should try and get involved in something,” he was quoted as saying. “It’s time in America when we have an all hands on deck moment. It’s all so critical.”
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