Trump jokes about banning fishing, sparking backlash

dailystar.co.uk

President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after joking that he could ban fishing in the United States, boasting that the "power" of his office is "crazy" and that he could do whatever he wants. Trump made the remarks while celebrating executive orders expanding hunting and fishing access on public lands, directing them to Johnny Morris, billionaire founder of Bass Pro Shops. He laughed as he threatened to ban the pastime, saying he could drive Morris out of business until he begged for mercy The clip was shared on X by journalist Aaron Rupar, drawing widespread criticism. Commenters accused Trump of having "small man syndrome" and an oversized ego, while others noted his ability to cause global harm. Trump also boasted about White House renovations, including a new granite helipad installed in the Rose Garden


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