Trump To Farmers: 'You Are So Lucky That I Gave You' The Privilege Of Voting For Me
- 7 years ago
President Trump on Monday told his audience of American farmers that they are so lucky he gave them the privilege of voting for him.
President Trump delivered a speech at the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention in Nashville on Monday and told the farmers that they are "so lucky" that he gave them the privilege to vote for him.
Trump made the remark while covering his administration's accomplishments.
"We're streamlining regulations that have blocked cutting-edge biotechnology, setting free our farmers to innovate, thrive, and to grow," Trump said. "Oh, are you happy you voted for me. You are so lucky that I gave you that privilege."
Trump then went on to take an apparent jab at Hillary Clinton.
"The other choice wasn't going to work out too well for the farmers, I hate to tell you or the miners or anybody else," the president said.
Among those who criticized Trump's "privilege" comment was former Office of Government Ethics director Walter Shaub.
"Hey Stable Genius, I heard you told some folks that you gave them the 'privilege' of voting for you. You're wrong," Shaub tweeted. "You have the privilege of serving us. That's why it's called public service, not public overlordship."
President Trump delivered a speech at the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention in Nashville on Monday and told the farmers that they are "so lucky" that he gave them the privilege to vote for him.
Trump made the remark while covering his administration's accomplishments.
"We're streamlining regulations that have blocked cutting-edge biotechnology, setting free our farmers to innovate, thrive, and to grow," Trump said. "Oh, are you happy you voted for me. You are so lucky that I gave you that privilege."
Trump then went on to take an apparent jab at Hillary Clinton.
"The other choice wasn't going to work out too well for the farmers, I hate to tell you or the miners or anybody else," the president said.
Among those who criticized Trump's "privilege" comment was former Office of Government Ethics director Walter Shaub.
"Hey Stable Genius, I heard you told some folks that you gave them the 'privilege' of voting for you. You're wrong," Shaub tweeted. "You have the privilege of serving us. That's why it's called public service, not public overlordship."