“why do I always look so orange?”Trump blamed newer lighting for his appearance while speaking about efficiency rules.
Transcript location: Lightbulb discussion
Campaign rally · 2019-12-18
Battle Creek: Trump Complains About Lightbulbs, Dishwashers and Toilets
About this speech
At a rally held during the House impeachment vote, Trump devoted time to lightbulb color, dishwashers and household appliances.
What stands out in this speech
A president facing impeachment devoted part of a major rally to his appearance under lightbulbs and grievances about appliance efficiency.
“Remember the dishwasher”The rally moved from national politics into a personal recollection about dishwashers.
Transcript location: Dishwasher discussion
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