Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted he is not thin skinned, yet he’s repeatedly lashed out at media figures who even dare to question his bluster and he’s back at it again this morning.
Trump seemed excited enough when promoting his interview with CNN’s Chris Cuomo on Twitter this morning:
I will be interviewed on @CNN New Day at 7:03 A.M. Enjoy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2015
But when Cuomo opened an interview with Trump on Tuesday’s edition of “New Day” by mentioning the response from Marco Rubio’s campaign to Trump’s latest campaign gag (Trump trolled Rubio by sending him a case of Trump water yesterday, signing the attached note, “Since you’re always sweating, we thought you could use some water. Enjoy!”) Trump responded irritably, complaining that Cuomo had failed to mention poll numbers showing him still leading the Republican presidential field.
“But Chris you didn’t ask me any questions,” Trump complained over the phone (yes, networks are still allowing Trump to phone it in).
“Every single poll had me winning that debate,” Trump insisted, referring to the second GOP debate at the Reagan Library, before complaining that he was not allowed enough time to speak on stage.
When the interview ended, Trump took to his treasured ritual of retweeting praise for his performance and attacks on the interviewer:
"@Karentalk: @CNNPolitics @realDonaldTrump Stop interrupting Trump..Please..He is CORRECT ON EVERYTHING.."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2015
"@LindaRicker6: My choice @realDonaldTrump just finished a great interview on CNN. Pathetic questions from Cuomo but Trump cleared the air."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2015
"@AngelaDale143: @realDonaldTrump @CNN wow, did Trump kick ass with Cuomo! You are the man, Mr. Trump; certainly not the lamb chop, Rubio."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2015
"@Lisa_Steen: seriously Cuomo hates DonaldTrump he was a pathetic interviewer AS USUAL! Please don't go anywhere Mr Trump AMERICA NEEDS YOU"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2015
"@WMikeWood: @cnn Trump Shuts down Cuomo. "I am not getting out." I am going to win. Cuomo tries sleazy tricks . Epic Fail. Unprofessional."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2015
"@CPO_Mark_2010: @realDonaldTrump is fired up on @cnn!!! So are your supporters!! #Trump2016"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2015
Watch a segment of Trump’s testy exchange, via CNN:
