Trump explains why he is the only president in 100+ years to not have a dog: 'I don’t have any time'

[1srelluc]

A leftist member (Winston) posted today about Trump not having pets and I wondered why so i looked it up.

From 2019.

Trump explains why he is the only president in 100 years to not have a dog

The president also said the idea of adopting a dog seems a bit 'phony' to him

www.independent.co.uk

President Donald Trump is the only president in more than 100 years to not own a dog while living in the White House - and now he's explained why.

The last president without a dog was William McKinley, the 25th president. He did, however, have kittens, parrots and roosters as pets. Mr Trump, on the other hand, is breaking presidential tradition by having no pets at all living in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

On Monday night, while appearing at a rally in El Paso, Texas, Mr Trump explained that the concept of adopting a dog is “phony” to him, and argued that his supporters will still like him despite not owning a dog. He also said that he just doesn’t have the time to look after a pet.


“You do love your dogs, don’t you?” Mr Trump said to a cheering crowd, after a tangent about how German shepherds have the superior ability to sniff drugs being smuggled into the country. “I wouldn’t mind having one, honestly, but I don’t have any time. How would I look walking a dog on the White House lawn?"

Mr Trump confessed that a lot of people have advised him to adopt a dog since it would make him look good politically, but he has repeatedly refused to consider pet adoption arguing, “that’s not the relationship I have with my people.”

“I don’t know, I don’t feel good,” he added. “Feels a little phony to me.”

I thought maybe he was allergic to pet dander or something....Makes sense, I won't have anymore dogs because one would likely out live me at this point.

Given the work Trump puts in that would be one lonely dog. That and he's old.

 

[kyzr]

Not having time to spend with your dog is the best reason not to have one.

 

[Moonglow]

A leftist member (Winston) posted today about Trump not having pets and I wondered why so i looked it up.

From 2019.

Trump explains why he is the only president in 100 years to not have a dog

The president also said the idea of adopting a dog seems a bit 'phony' to him

www.independent.co.uk

President Donald Trump is the only president in more than 100 years to not own a dog while living in the White House - and now he's explained why.

The last president without a dog was William McKinley, the 25th president. He did, however, have kittens, parrots and roosters as pets. Mr Trump, on the other hand, is breaking presidential tradition by having no pets at all living in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

On Monday night, while appearing at a rally in El Paso, Texas, Mr Trump explained that the concept of adopting a dog is “phony” to him, and argued that his supporters will still like him despite not owning a dog. He also said that he just doesn’t have the time to look after a pet.


“You do love your dogs, don’t you?” Mr Trump said to a cheering crowd, after a tangent about how German shepherds have the superior ability to sniff drugs being smuggled into the country. “I wouldn’t mind having one, honestly, but I don’t have any time. How would I look walking a dog on the White House lawn?"

Mr Trump confessed that a lot of people have advised him to adopt a dog since it would make him look good politically, but he has repeatedly refused to consider pet adoption arguing, “that’s not the relationship I have with my people.”

“I don’t know, I don’t feel good,” he added. “Feels a little phony to me.”

I thought maybe he was allergic to pet dander or something....Makes sense, I won't have anymore dogs because one would likely out live me at this point.

Given the work Trump puts in that would be one lonely dog. That and he's old.

No dog would have time for his assholio attitude.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

A leftist member (Winston) posted today about Trump not having pets and I wondered why so i looked it up.

From 2019.

Trump explains why he is the only president in 100 years to not have a dog

The president also said the idea of adopting a dog seems a bit 'phony' to him

www.independent.co.uk

President Donald Trump is the only president in more than 100 years to not own a dog while living in the White House - and now he's explained why.

The last president without a dog was William McKinley, the 25th president. He did, however, have kittens, parrots and roosters as pets. Mr Trump, on the other hand, is breaking presidential tradition by having no pets at all living in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

On Monday night, while appearing at a rally in El Paso, Texas, Mr Trump explained that the concept of adopting a dog is “phony” to him, and argued that his supporters will still like him despite not owning a dog. He also said that he just doesn’t have the time to look after a pet.


“You do love your dogs, don’t you?” Mr Trump said to a cheering crowd, after a tangent about how German shepherds have the superior ability to sniff drugs being smuggled into the country. “I wouldn’t mind having one, honestly, but I don’t have any time. How would I look walking a dog on the White House lawn?"

Mr Trump confessed that a lot of people have advised him to adopt a dog since it would make him look good politically, but he has repeatedly refused to consider pet adoption arguing, “that’s not the relationship I have with my people.”

“I don’t know, I don’t feel good,” he added. “Feels a little phony to me.”

I thought maybe he was allergic to pet dander or something....Makes sense, I won't have anymore dogs because one would likely out live me at this point.

Given the work Trump puts in that would be one lonely dog. That and he's old.

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An intelligent approach.

When I lost my last pup, I purposely adopted an older dog because of the fear of dying before she does. Luckily, she has made two very close friends who would take her in an instant if that happened, so she might adapt to the loss.

I respect President Trump for his stance.

And ask yourself, why were Joey Autopen's dogs so mean?

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[Moonglow]

Not having time to spend with your dog is the best reason not to have one.

When all you think about is yerself, what else will you do?

 

[Foxfyre]

A leftist member (Winston) posted today about Trump not having pets and I wondered why so i looked it up.

From 2019.

Trump explains why he is the only president in 100 years to not have a dog

The president also said the idea of adopting a dog seems a bit 'phony' to him

www.independent.co.uk

President Donald Trump is the only president in more than 100 years to not own a dog while living in the White House - and now he's explained why.

The last president without a dog was William McKinley, the 25th president. He did, however, have kittens, parrots and roosters as pets. Mr Trump, on the other hand, is breaking presidential tradition by having no pets at all living in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

On Monday night, while appearing at a rally in El Paso, Texas, Mr Trump explained that the concept of adopting a dog is “phony” to him, and argued that his supporters will still like him despite not owning a dog. He also said that he just doesn’t have the time to look after a pet.


“You do love your dogs, don’t you?” Mr Trump said to a cheering crowd, after a tangent about how German shepherds have the superior ability to sniff drugs being smuggled into the country. “I wouldn’t mind having one, honestly, but I don’t have any time. How would I look walking a dog on the White House lawn?"

Mr Trump confessed that a lot of people have advised him to adopt a dog since it would make him look good politically, but he has repeatedly refused to consider pet adoption arguing, “that’s not the relationship I have with my people.”

“I don’t know, I don’t feel good,” he added. “Feels a little phony to me.”

I thought maybe he was allergic to pet dander or something....Makes sense, I won't have anymore dogs because one would likely out live me at this point.

Given the work Trump puts in that would be one lonely dog. That and he's old.

Only a numbnut would have a dog for appearances. One of the most tragic circumstances short of physical abuse and neglect would be a dog with little or no time/contact with other dogs or his/her people. Dogs are pack animal critters and need companionship, social interaction, love, attention. Those who force a dog to be mostly alone in the back yard, or worse chained up, should never have pets.

 

[Moonglow]

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An intelligent approach.

When I lost my last pup, I purposely adopted an older dog because of the fear of dying before she does. Luckily, she has made two very close friends who would take her in an instant if that happened, so she might adapt to the loss.

I respect President Trump for his stance.

And ask yourself, why were Joey Autopen's dogs so mean?

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They're probably trained to protect.

 

[Moonglow]

Trump doesn't like to share.

 

[1srelluc]

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And ask yourself, why were Joey Autopen's dogs so mean?

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They were taken away from their single-wide.

 

[Independent thinker]

A leftist member (Winston) posted today about Trump not having pets and I wondered why so i looked it up.

From 2019.

Trump explains why he is the only president in 100 years to not have a dog

The president also said the idea of adopting a dog seems a bit 'phony' to him

www.independent.co.uk

President Donald Trump is the only president in more than 100 years to not own a dog while living in the White House - and now he's explained why.

The last president without a dog was William McKinley, the 25th president. He did, however, have kittens, parrots and roosters as pets. Mr Trump, on the other hand, is breaking presidential tradition by having no pets at all living in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

On Monday night, while appearing at a rally in El Paso, Texas, Mr Trump explained that the concept of adopting a dog is “phony” to him, and argued that his supporters will still like him despite not owning a dog. He also said that he just doesn’t have the time to look after a pet.


“You do love your dogs, don’t you?” Mr Trump said to a cheering crowd, after a tangent about how German shepherds have the superior ability to sniff drugs being smuggled into the country. “I wouldn’t mind having one, honestly, but I don’t have any time. How would I look walking a dog on the White House lawn?"

Mr Trump confessed that a lot of people have advised him to adopt a dog since it would make him look good politically, but he has repeatedly refused to consider pet adoption arguing, “that’s not the relationship I have with my people.”

“I don’t know, I don’t feel good,” he added. “Feels a little phony to me.”

I thought maybe he was allergic to pet dander or something....Makes sense, I won't have anymore dogs because one would likely out live me at this point.

Given the work Trump puts in that would be one lonely dog. That and he's old.

I had no idea that that streak went that far back.

 

[justoffal]

When all you think about is yerself, what else will you do?

When you get up at 3:00 in the morning and work for 15 straight hours 7 days a week having a dog would be cruel

 

[my2¢]

I don't trust those who don't like dogs. I recall seeing a story or two back at the time but I never went past the headline since I didn't care for Trump in the first place.

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/363381-trump-thought-it-was-low-class-for-pence-to-bring-pets-to-vp/

 

[Winston]

Trump doesn't like to share.

Actually, I think that is about right. Having a pet requires giving. It is the first part of the contract. Sure, you get back so much more. But Trump can't take that first step. Trump does not give, he only takes.

 

[Frankeneinstein]

When all you think about is yerself, what else will you do?

You are right here...trump does think about himself a lot, a real lot, more than even his followers do...I cannot say that when it comes to him the same is true of his "TDS" detractors though.

 

[Missouri_Mike]

I don't trust those who don't like dogs. I recall seeing a story or two back at the time but I never went past the headline since I didn't care for Trump in the first place.

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/363381-trump-thought-it-was-low-class-for-pence-to-bring-pets-to-vp/

He said he loves dogs. He just wouldn’t have the time to be a good dog owner. That’s called being responsible.

 

[BS Filter]

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An intelligent approach.

When I lost my last pup, I purposely adopted an older dog because of the fear of dying before she does. Luckily, she has made two very close friends who would take her in an instant if that happened, so she might adapt to the loss.

I respect President Trump for his stance.

And ask yourself, why were Joey Autopen's dogs so mean?

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Dog's behavior reflects their owner. Fact.

 

[skye]

He said he loves dogs. He just wouldn’t have the time to be a good dog owner. That’s called being responsible.

Agreed

 

[Missouri_Mike]

Actually, I think that is about right. Having a pet requires giving. It is the first part of the contract. Sure, you get back so much more. But Trump can't take that first step. Trump does not give, he only takes.

It requires a commitment. It’s not that far off from your pro-abortion arguments. At least Trump knows he can’t raise a dog properly so doesn’t go get one. If only the left thought the same way about pregnancy.

 

[Winston]

It requires a commitment. It’s not that far off from your pro-abortion arguments. At least Trump knows he can’t raise a dog properly so doesn’t go get one. If only the left thought the same way about pregnancy.

Not surprising that you accept Trump's excuse. But make no mistake, that is all it is, an excuse to cover his fear.

And you are right, owning a pet requires commitment. Tell me, what commitment has Trump made to anyone or anything other than himself?

 

[Missouri_Mike]

Not surprising that you accept Trump's excuse. But make no mistake, that is all it is, an excuse to cover his fear.

And you are right, owning a pet requires commitment. Tell me, what commitment has Trump made to anyone or anything other than himself?

He has pretty damn good kids and grandchildren. Seems far more important than if he has a ******* dog.