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The fishy story began overnight Sunday, when CNN circulated a deceptively edited video that appeared to show Trump, who was feeding koi fish with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, simply dumping his box of fish food into the pond. The apparent breach of fish-feeding protocol immediately went viral, as Trump was seen as too impatient to thoughtfully spoon the fish food into the pond, as Abe was doing.
The only problem is that ... it's all untrue.
As the non-edited video below shows, both leaders casually spooned fish food to the koi; after doing so for approximately 30 seconds, Abe dumped the remainder of his box into the pond; Trump, following Abe's lead, then does the same.
The other fake scandal concerns Trump apparently suggesting to Abe that Japan should build cars in the United States and create American jobs, rather than import them from Japan.
As the full quote makes clear, Trump not only is aware Japan manufactures cars in America, but he specifically thanks them for all of the jobs they're creating.
"I also want to recognize the business leaders in the room whose confidence in the United States — they've been creating jobs — you have such confidence in the United States, and you've been creating jobs for our country for a long, long time. Several Japanese automobile industry firms have been really doing a job," Trump says.
He then thanks Toyota and Mazda specifically for a new plant they're building in the U.S.:
And we love it when you build cars — if you're a Japanese firm, we love it — try building your cars in the United States instead of shipping them over. Is that possible to ask? That's not rude. Is that rude? I don't think so. (Laughter.) If you could build them. But I must say, Toyota and Mazda — where are you? Are you here, anybody? Toyota? Mazda? I thought so. Oh, I thought that was you. That's big stuff. Congratulations. Come on, let me shake your hand. (Applause.) They're going to invest $1.6 billion in building a new manufacturing plant, which will create as many as 4,000 new jobs in the United States.
originally posted by: dragonridr
a reply to: Quantumgamer1776
I noticed no matter what he does he will be called stupid,racist,nazi,corrupt,misoginist,evil,liar or faker. I think its going to far and i dont even like him myself. But it seems to be acceptable to say anything about him or the first lady. There is no respect for the office or our government for that matter. Add the country in that as well.
originally posted by: IgnoranceIsntBlisss
originally posted by: dragonridr
a reply to: Quantumgamer1776
I noticed no matter what he does he will be called stupid,racist,nazi,corrupt,misoginist,evil,liar or faker. I think its going to far and i dont even like him myself. But it seems to be acceptable to say anything about him or the first lady. There is no respect for the office or our government for that matter. Add the country in that as well.
Dont forget "BUFFOON".
That's been the teen pop sensation hit term since the debates.
originally posted by: musicismagic
At least Trump is in the news. I don't recall Clinton getting much press while here in Japan. I think I saw a press tv show with him in it and that was all we heard of him here in Japan.
originally posted by: Sillyolme
a reply to: musicismagic
You'd be wrong. The tv portrays trump exact as he really is.
He's on vacay and on his best behavior. Thanks for treating him nicely. We've got more hot water for him when he gets back.
originally posted by: LogicalGraphitti
originally posted by: musicismagic
At least Trump is in the news. I don't recall Clinton getting much press while here in Japan. I think I saw a press tv show with him in it and that was all we heard of him here in Japan.
Don't you remember when George Bush senior was there and threw up at dinner? That sure made the news.
originally posted by: IgnoranceIsntBlisss
originally posted by: dragonridr
a reply to: Quantumgamer1776
I noticed no matter what he does he will be called stupid,racist,nazi,corrupt,misoginist,evil,liar or faker. I think its going to far and i dont even like him myself. But it seems to be acceptable to say anything about him or the first lady. There is no respect for the office or our government for that matter. Add the country in that as well.
Dont forget "BUFFOON".
That's been the teen pop sensation hit term since the debates.