Trump has finally begun tweeting again after last night’s 2nd place finish behind Ted Cruz in Iowa. He basically starts out by accusing the media that they are treating his 2nd place finish in Iowa unfairly:
My experience in Iowa was a great one. I started out with all of the experts saying I couldn't do well there and ended up in 2nd place. Nice
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Because I was told I could not do well in Iowa, I spent very little there – a fraction of Cruz & Rubio. Came in a strong second. Great honor
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
The media has not covered my long-shot great finish in Iowa fairly. Brought in record voters and got second highest vote total in history!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
I will be talking about my wonderful experience in Iowa and the simultaneous unfair treatment by the media-later in New Hampshire. Big crowd
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Trump was expected to win last night, especially given his double digit lead in the polls in conjunction with the large turnout models. The turnout was there, but the Trump victory was not and that’s why I think the media isn’t so hyped about him coming in second place.
But allow me to remind Trump of something he tweeted not all that long ago:
“No one remembers who came in second.” – Walter Hagen
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 30, 2013
Trump then made what I would say is a bizarre statement, pointing out that voters are NOT giving him the credit he deserves for self-funding his campaign and that it’s not worth it!
I don't believe I have been given any credit by the voters for self-funding my campaign, the only one. I will keep doing, but not worth it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Hey dude, you came in 2nd place and got the 2nd highest vote total in history. How can you blame the Iowa voters for not giving you credit for this? And more to the point, how can you say it’s not worth it? It was only one state among 50 states so far. You might win it all and you might not. That’s the gamble you take when you run for president, especially with your own money.
Honestly, it sounds like Trump is more of a sore loser than he let on last night.