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The Democrats have managed to showcase their fragility once again, and this time it’s courtesy of an exhausted MSNBC host. Lawrence O’Donnell, who can regularly be found lamenting over the latest antics of President Donald Trump, has bravely announced his need for a vacation after just 52 days into the current administration. It seems the constant buzz of political drama and the pressure of covering a dynamic president has proven too intense for some members of the liberal media elite.
In a dramatic twist, O’Donnell spoke to fellow host Rachel Maddow, reminding her that while she has committed to slogging through five days a week of Trump coverage, he has not made such a pact. Apparently, after a mere 52 days, he feels like he needs to wave a white flag and retreat. Maddow, the ever-chipper comrade, encouraged him to take it easy, as if he was preparing to jump into combat rather than stepping away from an air-conditioned studio for a week. The banter that followed, where they joked about her wanting to join his retreat, seemed to underscore how detached they truly are from the average American’s daily grind.
Meanwhile, the irony is rich as O’Donnell has no qualms about taking a break while simultaneously bemoaning Trump’s alleged mental state. He used this moment to indulge in his favorite pastime: bashing the president. It’s assuredly a head-scratcher why someone who claims to be exhausted requires a breather while simultaneously criticizing a man who is apparently doing just fine running the country and getting results, despite facing ceaseless media fire.
Poor, Broken MSNBC Host Announces Needs a Vacation Because of Trump 'Exhaustion' https://t.co/IWLJ2E4VLg
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While O’Donnell takes a time-out, President Trump has been energetically pushing through policies and initiatives, all while withstanding the relentless smear campaigns from the left. The juxtaposition of Trump’s high-octane leadership style against O’Donnell’s need for a vacation showcases a bizarre irony that cannot be overlooked. There he is, the supposed bastion of news commentary, crumbling under the pressure, while Trump continues to deliver on his promises.
So what’s the takeaway? If a few weeks of a Trump presidency is enough to send a seasoned journalist into a tizzy, it raises an eyebrow to the real endurance of these liberal talking heads. O’Donnell’s retreat only solidifies the notion that the Democrats’ hyperbole surrounding Trump has worn them out far more than anyone could have imagined. Maybe it’s time for a change in their approach, or perhaps just a more robust coffee supply. If the media elites can’t handle the heat, it’s worth pondering how well they’ll survive in what’s left of a politically charged atmosphere for years to come. A vacation might be good for O’Donnell, but what would really help him and his colleagues is a solid dose of sincerity and honesty about the president’s achievements.
