Leave it to Richard Marx to add a comical twist to President Trump’s recent blunder regarding Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. After a press conference with Vladimir Putin, Trump claimed he had miscommunicated when he said “I would” rather than “I wouldn’t.” Once the initial shock wore off, the internet quickly turned to humor, with Marx leading the charge.
On Wednesday, the renowned ’80s singer took to Twitter to clarify his own iconic hit, tweeting, “I misspoke. I meant to say I ‘wouldn’t’ be right here waiting for you.” This playful jab had the entire internet in stitches, reminding us all of his famous song from the Repeat Offender album—definitely a classic you should be familiar with!
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Marx’s tweet ignited a wave of hilarious responses, each one more entertaining than the last:
Originally, Trump had stated, “My people came to me, [Director of National Intelligence] Dan Coats came to me and some others, they said they think it’s Russia. I have President Putin; he just said it’s not Russia. I will say this: I don’t see any reason why it would be.” But in a twist that could only happen in our current reality, he later insisted he meant to say “I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t be Russia” interfering in the election.
Thanks for the clarification, Trump—because it really changes everything! “It should have been obvious,” he added. “So you can put that in and I think that probably clarifies things.” Right, sure.
Marx isn’t the only one finding humor in Trump’s backtracking; countless others have shared their own takes on the situation. For instance, it would take a serious increase in my blood pressure medication to list all the ways this president has embarrassed both himself and our country. From awkward moments with Parkland survivors to staring directly into a solar eclipse, his latest misstep may just be his funniest yet, if it weren’t so troubling.
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In summary, Richard Marx’s witty response to Trump’s misstatement not only had everyone laughing, but it also sparked a vibrant Twitter thread that showcased the internet’s ability to find humor in even the most absurd political situations.