Welcome to the Jim Acosta Morning Memo on a Friday morning as Donald Trump continues his assault on a memorial to a president who actually was great, and throws another lavish dinner for himself while you can’t afford to gas up without collateral. Let’s JAMM!
Blocked: Since we last saw the newly-closed and blocked off Kennedy Center and Trump’s escalating threats to demolish it, a judge has handed another loss to Trump and his goons.
On Thursday, Federal Judge Christopher Cooper issued a ruling that the Trump administration must provide at least 30 days notice before making any major physical changes or demolishing the Kennedy Center:
In his order on Thursday, Judge Cooper instructed the center to inform Ms. Beatty, along with a number of historic preservation groups that sued in a separate case, more than 30 days before carrying out any significant changes to their renovation plan, “including but not limited to any ‘demolition’ of the center’s main building.”
Is It Safe: But Congresswoman Joyce Beatty — the lone board member fighting Trump on this — told MS NOW she’s worried Trump might just go ahead and do it anyway.
Well, obviously we’re very concerned about this because Donald Trump has been so unpredictable, but maybe he’s really been predictable. We knew that he was upset and he threw a tantrum, and now it’s like he’s holding the institution hostage.
Ring Around The Loser: Hands Off the Arts has organized a Hands Around the Kennedy Center demonstration that will take place tonight, September 18 at 6:30 PM as a way to fight back against Trump’s assault on the Center. We will keep you posted as that protest unfolds.
Bye-son: Meanwhile, Trump hosted another lavish party just steps away from his other favorite demolition site, hosting allies and executives from the outdoor industry after he signed a bunch of executive orders.
And once again, while Americans can barely afford meatloaf, Bison was on the menu for Trump and his pals.
Deco Chamber: Trump spoke for a relatively brief 18 minutes, but packed a lot of dumbassery in a short time, beginning with his obsession with redecorating, which he claimed not to spend a lot of time on.
I have a lot of fun. I don’t devote too much time to it, but I know what I’m doing when it comes to that.
Whatever you say Liberace… Also, the ruins of the East Wing would like a word.
Self-Dear Leader Files: In one especially cringeworthy moment — among many — Trump took time out to admire his own signature.
You know, it’s hard to believe the show “Veep” used to exist.
The Fisher King: Trump also blurted out a bizarre and power-mad aside about banning fishing.
I could've banned fishing. The power of this office is crazy. I could've banned fishing. I think I'm gonna do that.
Honestly, after watching that cringey Jake Tapper/Gavin Newsome interview, I don’t completely hate this idea.
But on the other hand, was that really fishing? I’m not sure.
Knot-Head: As a hot war with Iran, a trade war with Canada, and runaway inflation rage on, Trump ranted about boat speed limits.
Some boat owners came up to me and they thanked me so profusely. Boaters can now once again enjoy the open ocean, and you can go slightly faster than 10 miles an hour, like 120 miles an hour if you're crazy, but you can go as fast as you want, and we have that order. It's all signed, sealed, and delivered.
So you are now free to ram endangered whales at 120 miles per hour in your 65-foot or larger vessel. ‘Murica.
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It’s Electric: Trump also told dinner guests his bonkers parable about the dilemma of the electric boat, which hits differently now that he’s been underwater for so long.
I said, “So here’s my question.” You remember this? They used to say it during the campaign, driving the press crazy, but people found it sort of amusing.
I said, “So if I’m in an electric boat and I see I’m going down and the water’s pouring in, so I know I’m gonna be electrocuted, but five yards away there are sharks. Do I take the electrocution or do I go swimming with the sharks?”
And you know what my answer was? I’ll take the electrocution, okay?
“Electrocution or shark. You know what? Let’s call it dealer’s choice,” you can imagine Republicans saying as they are being dragged down by Trump in the polls.
What’s really stunning is that the media will use the fact that Trump tells this insane story over and over again as a reason NOT to report on it, instead of the other way around.
Melania Antoinette:
