Rev. James A. Roemke of Kenosha’s Messiah Lutheran Church managed to bring a much-needed smile to the face of Donald Trump as he took the stage Monday evening at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
On a night when emotions were high, and Trump was still recovering mentally and physically from an attempt on his life by a 20-year-old would-be assassin who inexplicably out-maneuvered Secret Service, the pastor dropped an unexpected if not spot-on, impersonation of the former president.
“It’s a great pleasure to be here. Great pleasure to see President Donald Trump safe,” Roemke said in a somewhat somber tone.
“And if I may before the benediction, give you this promise,” he continued before a sudden shift in his voice and mannerisms. “You’re going to be so blessed. You’re gonna be tired of being blessed. I guarantee it.”
NOT FUNNY!!! pic.twitter.com/ha3EeFosAj
— il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) July 16, 2024
The latter remarks sounded very much like Trump, who looked on with a broad smile rarely seen from the man.
A common observation about his appearance at the RNC Monday night was that Trump, who wore a bandage over the gunshot wound to his right ear, appeared to be a different man. This was evident in his eyes and his smile, as if the former president had a new lease on life.
Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on the social media platform X:
The look on Trumps face is beyond endearing.
— FreedomHealth (@LaughlandMorgan) July 16, 2024
I am seeing president trump smile wholeheartedly after a long time
— Ganesh (@ganni9) July 16, 2024
Your gona be so Blessed
So Blessed like Never BeforeEpic
— Cyndexia America Truther (@TrutherAmerica) July 16, 2024
Imitation is the best form of flattery… Trump loved that
— Real McCoy (@ChuckMcCoyIII) July 16, 2024
This is just perfect to go easy over a very emotional evening.
— Rogermoorefan (@clint37663434) July 16, 2024
Let’s not forget that this man has his own comedy special Roast. Trump has always had a good sense of humor. He just doesn’t like to be called a racist or a traitor. And who would? But this is great
— Jaye Mays (@jaye_mays) July 16, 2024
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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