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Sunday, November 26, 2017

“I should have left them in jail."

President Trump on Sunday responded to the father of one of the UCLA basketball players detained in China on shoplifting charges after the man snubbed the president’s successful effort to get the teammates released, saying, “I should have left them in jail."

The president responded after LaVar Ball, the outspoken father of UCLA player LiAngelo Ball, downplayed Trump’s effort.

Trump said while on his recent trip to Asia, at the same time the players allegedly shoplifted in China during a basketball tournament, that he had spoken directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping about the matter.

Now that the three basketball players are out of China and saved from years in jail, LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo, is unaccepting of what I did for his son and that shoplifting is no big deal. I should have left them in jail!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2017

"Who?" LaVar Ball later told ESPN. "What was he over there for? Don't tell me nothing. Everybody wants to make it seem like he helped me out."

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24 comments:

Anonymous said...

After hearing Ball spout off at the mouth, I ageee with Trump. He should’ve left in the Chinese prison to rot! Ungrateful jerks.

They don’t seem to realize they are an embarrassment to our country. Shoplifting is a criminal offense here and one would think someone in his late teens would already know this! The POTUS had to ask for their release when there are more pressing issues in the world today is a huge embarrassment to America.

Anonymous said...

Take a knee son. Take a knee!!!Ray!!!

Anonymous said...

10-4 9:21

Anonymous said...

Stealing is stealing. It doesn't matter if it's a BMW or Granny's purse.

Anonymous said...

He can always call the Chinese president back up and tell him to REVOLK it and ship there A// back over to get CAINED.

Anonymous said...

LaVar Ball should be in jail. What a jerk! Said he could beat Michael Jordan one on one. He's been smoking something for sure!

Anonymous said...

If shop lifting was no Big deal in china WHY was he still in prison?

Anonymous said...

Lavar??
LiAngelo??
lol at these names... seriously!!!
of COURSE theyre not grateful.
a WHITE man helped them...im sure its not the first time.
lmao 😂 😂

Anonymous said...

China should of CAINED THEM.

Anonymous said...

What an embarrassment to this country. They're THUGS and it's in their blood to steal and commit other crimes.

Anonymous said...

Old Pop said NOTHING while it was going on sat back like a little B...H.

Anonymous said...

Ungrateful SOB's, aren't they? Always getting something for nothing so they expect just about everything.
This is a great example of why one race does so much better than another.

Anonymous said...

This is why our president is a class act he is just a better man.

Anonymous said...

I am proud of President Trump. He's a father who has obviously done ok raising his own. Nothing wrong with a bit of tough love. Glad he wasn't afraid to say it.
As for the thugs he helped get out they need to shut up and soon.

Anonymous said...

This just shows that money cannot buy class. Lavar Ball is a classless hoodrat.

Anonymous said...

What do you expect from thugs playing with a stupid ball get a REAL JOB.

Anonymous said...

No Mr. President, you did exactly what you needed to do. They will get their's - in the long run. Some's runs will be far shorter. Once a criminal, ALWAYS a criminal!!!

Anonymous said...

11:06 right on.

Anonymous vet said...

These Hippocrates, oh well is me need to get a job quit having kids, get a job, pay taxes,get off the need! And get some cooth!!

Anonymous vet said...

Father ,I think a world class of hoodlums in which his tubes should have been tied!! Not to mention he's getting all of our attention? Low life thugs

Anonymous said...

You can bet this was not the first time they "helped themselves" to something in a store. Three BIG thugs usually do not get reported by a little sales clerk. Happened a lot in Downtown Salisbury back when it was thriving. Inventory shortage from theft was over 7% per year. These days the credit card companies rip off 10% and do it legally. How times have changed.

Anonymous said...

Yes, the President should've left the three shoplifters in jail. They should pay for their crimes while visiting China. The father, LaVar Ball, is an opportunist cashing in on his son's criminality. He's been on every news channel spouting off his bullshit. He is by no means a representative of Black America, but he continues to act as if he's some ambassador for them. I'd say, pack them up and ship them back to President Xi to do something with them. Only this time, take the loudmouth father with them.

Anonymous said...

The Punks were "BLACK" that's How /Why they got Back !!!

If they were White , they would still be there !!! FACT

Anonymous said...

8:11p you are incorrect. There is another black man over in China right now and his mother is seeking for President Trump to help. He was jailed in 2016 when he was there teaching English and coaching football. He went to a bar for a celebration and upset someone because he wouldn't drink alcohol. There was a fight and now he's sitting in a chinese prison. So please, don't RACE this up. It has nothing to do with them being black, at least not for the POTUS.