President Donald Trump responded to the news that Democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was dropping out of the race on Sunday by mocking Buttigieg’s failed campaign and saying that this was part of a larger plan by Democrats to block socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) from getting the nomination.
Trump tweeted, “Pete Buttigieg is OUT. All of his SuperTuesday votes will go to Sleepy Joe Biden. Great timing. This is the REAL beginning of the Dems taking Bernie out of play – NO NOMINATION, AGAIN!”
Pete Buttigieg is OUT. All of his SuperTuesday votes will go to Sleepy Joe Biden. Great timing. This is the REAL beginning of the Dems taking Bernie out of play – NO NOMINATION, AGAIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020
Tim Murtaugh, Director of Communications for the Trump campaign, responded to the news by writing on Twitter, “Apparently insufferable condescension just wasn’t what voters were looking for.”
On Saturday, after Democrat presidential candidate Tom Steyer dropped out of the race, Trump tweeted, “Democrats are working hard to destroy the name and reputation of Crazy Bernie Sanders, and take the nomination away from him!”
Democrats are working hard to destroy the name and reputation of Crazy Bernie Sanders, and take the nomination away from him!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020
FiveThirtyEight statistician Nate Silver predicted that Buttigieg dropping out may increase the likelihood of a contested convention, writing on Twitter, “Buttigieg dropping out may actually increase the likelihood of a contested convention. He was polling at <15% almost everywhere on Super Tuesday, meaning he was tracking to get very few delegates, but his votes will help other candidates to get over 15% and get delegates.”
The majority of Trump’s tweets on Saturday and Sunday took aim at billionaire Democrat presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, Joe Biden, and Steyer.
“Sleepy Joe Biden’s victory in the South Carolina Democrat Primary should be the end of Mini Mike Bloomberg’s Joke of a campaign,” Trump tweeted. “After the worst debate performance in the history of presidential debates, Mini Mike now has Biden split up his very few voters, taking many away!”
Sleepy Joe Biden’s victory in the South Carolina Democrat Primary should be the end of Mini Mike Bloomberg’s Joke of a campaign. After the worst debate performance in the history of presidential debates, Mini Mike now has Biden split up his very few voters, taking many away!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020
“Congratulations to Sleepy Joe Biden!” Trump continued.
Congratulations to Sleepy Joe Biden!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020
“Tom Steyer who, other than Mini Mike Bloomberg, spent more dollars for NOTHING than any candidate in history, quit the race today proclaiming how thrilled he was to be a part of the the Democrat Clown Show,” Trump continued. “Go away Tom and save whatever little money you have left!”
Tom Steyer who, other than Mini Mike Bloomberg, spent more dollars for NOTHING than any candidate in history, quit the race today proclaiming how thrilled he was to be a part of the the Democrat Clown Show. Go away Tom and save whatever little money you have left!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020
Trump continued, “I would find it hard to believe that failed presidential candidates Tom Steyer, or Mini Mike Bloombeg, would contribute to the Democrat Party, even against me, after the way they have been treated – laughed at & mocked. The real politicians ate them up and spit them out!”
I would find it hard to believe that failed presidential candidates Tom Steyer, or Mini Mike Bloombeg, would contribute to the Democrat Party, even against me, after the way they have been treated – laughed at & mocked. The real politicians ate them up and spit them out!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020
Trump continued, “Mini Mike Bloomberg’s consultants and so-called ‘advisors'(how did that advice work out? Don’t ask!), are on the “gravy train” and all making a fortune for themselves pushing Mini hard, when they knew he never had what it takes. Don’t pay them anymore Mike, they led you down a very dark and lonely path! Your reputation will never be the same!”
…..a very dark and lonely path! Your reputation will never be the same!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020
Trump added, “Mini Mike Bloomberg didn’t bring NYC back, as he said in his fake ad. It was @RudyGiuliani who brought NYC back and who also, with his endorsement, got Mini Mike elected (with barely a thank you). A boring mayor who the people couldn’t stand!”
Mini Mike Bloomberg didn’t bring NYC back, as he said in his fake ad. It was @RudyGiuliani who brought NYC back and who also, with his endorsement, got Mini Mike elected (with barely a thank you). A boring mayor who the people couldn’t stand!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 2, 2020
This report has been updated to include additional information.