‘Word salad’: Joe blasts Trump’s ‘sixth grade’ response to childcare legislation question

During an appearance at the Economic Club of New York, Donald Trump was asked about his plans to make childcare more affordable, which he failed to answer directly in a minute-long response to what he called a “very important issue.” Instead, Trump "weaved" to discussing his tariff policy, claiming that imposing a 10% tax on foreign nations would generate more revenue than needed to cover childcare costs. The Morning Joe panel reacts.



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[andyadrift]

And... they clap. What an embarrassing fiasco.

[pairashootpants]

The fact that these seals clapped for that brainless take is the worst part!!

[jroseborough]

Calling that a "word salad" is something of an insult to salads

[AndeThompson-exsv]

Will someone please have the courage to say…You didn’t answer my question!

[danielcarroll]

I don't know which is more horrifying, his response to the question or their response to his ludicrous non answer...

[zz-ixfv]

That wasn't a "word salad" - that was verbal vomit

[keasbeydave]

Not a coherent thought in all of this. Tariffs are not going to generate revenue. He has no plans nor does he understand economics. How is he not laughed off the stage?

[mackjrbell]

The fact that a good chunk of this country supports this guy says more about them than about him.

[LARRYBAILEY-kv]

More disturbing is the applause for that answer!

[unionwrestling]

That wasn't even a word salad! It was a garbage disposal with spoiled and rotting food in it with a stench!

[bobbyjames]

He didn’t understand the question. He doesn’t understand child care .

[gourmetviking]

OMG this man has no clue what he's talking about. The fact that he ever sat in the Whitehouse is pure sadness.

[freda]

The sycophants clapping for him are the worst part.

[DawnFshing]

I just don’t understand why half the country are thinking about voting for him.Then the audience applauded him, ludicrous!!

[littlericky]

The only salad that's ever been in Trump's mouth!

[nsidesoxtown]

A sixth grader wouldn't earn a passing grade with that response. My 3 year old is more coherent.

[RacerX]

Dementia Don is incapable of embarrassment. The worst part is the applause he got after that hot garbage.

[leocatz]

I don't know how those six people sat there stone faced and didn't burst out laughing. Seriously, that could be used verbatim as as script for Saturday Night Live cold open.

[willwebber]

And Trump tries to call this weaving. Clapping for that crap is beyond pathetic.

[waltdickens]

I still don't get Are these people serious?!?! What exactly are these people clapping about? Unbelievable!!!!