Trump says marital problems led to Kellyanne Conway’s husband’s damning ad. Twitter implodes.

05/05/2020 11:41 am ET • Dara Brewton

‘Deranged Loser’: Trump blames Kellyanne Conway for her husband’s devastating ad. Twitter erupts.

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Kellyanne Conway’s husband, George, co-founder of the super PAC, The Lincoln Project, put out a devastating new anti-Trump ad on Monday.

The President was not thrilled, so he unleashed a Twitter-storm at 1 AM. The ad titled “It’s mourning in America” (a play off of an old Reagan ad) highlighted his botched handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Trump called the PAC “a group of RINO Republicans who failed badly 12 years ago, then again 8 years ago, and then got BADLY beaten by me, a political first-timer, 4 years ago.”

He then launched into a personal attack on Kellyanne Conway’s husband—suggesting that the ad was in retaliation for something she had done to her husband.

….because they don’t know how to win, and their so-called Lincoln Project is a disgrace to Honest Abe. I don’t know what Kellyanne did to her deranged loser of a husband, Moonface, but it must have been really bad. John Weaver lost big for Kasich (to me). Crazed Rick Wilson….

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 5, 2020

Moonface strikes back

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George Conway responded to the President’s Twitter attack with his customary wit and sarcasm. He even signed his Tweet “Moonface.”

Dear Mr. President:

My friend @WindsorMann, who gave me the idea that we do a “Mourning in America” (not “Morning”) ad, is sad you didn’t rage-tweet at him. Could you take a moment from your busy day of abject self-pity to attack him? Many thanks.

Love,
Your friend,
Moonface https://t.co/FUZr78PfIO pic.twitter.com/V5z2Wr0emO

— George Conway, Noble Committee Chair (@gtconway3d) May 5, 2020

Self-awareness level: 0

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Other Twitter users pointed out that attacking someone’s appearance may not be the best route…

This guy called George Conway ‘Moonface’. THIS guy: pic.twitter.com/9T0qvien9S

— MickMack (@MickMac61975410) May 5, 2020

Many Asians have a moonface. Is it a slur? I'll defer to others, but I'd much rather be a moonface than a sunface pic.twitter.com/LOyzU7v6h4

— Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) May 5, 2020

What does Kellyanne think?

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What does Kellyanne think of her boss’s attacks on her husband and their marriage? Twitter wonders.

How nice to have your boss, The President, talk about your husband this way, on twitter for the Entire World to see.

" I don’t know what Kellyanne did to her deranged loser of a husband, Moonface, but it must have been really bad."#25thAmendmentBeforeWeAllDie

— Salem Lee Jakes 🏳️‍🌈 (@SalemJakes) May 5, 2020

The racism jumps out—again

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A lot of people pointed out that the term “moonface” is often used as a racial slur against Asians. George Conway’s mother is of Filipino descent.

"Moonface" is a common ethnic slur for Asians, which Trump has now added to his racist repertoire with this tweet. Also, Kellyanne Conway is his most trusted and loyal advisor and has four half-Asian kids. Trump values no one and nothing. https://t.co/zX0uER21mS

— Victoria Brownworth (@VABVOX) May 5, 2020

“Moonface”
So we’re just tossing out racial slurs now? And yes George Conway is of Asian descent, half-Filipino. pic.twitter.com/W22c6r3f8l

— Scenic Decay rained on his own Dry January (@Scenic_Decay) May 5, 2020

Acting like a child

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Playground taunts on Twitter are part of the norm with Trump in office.

Never thought I’d live to see a President of the United States call someone “moonface”. What’s next, “poopiehead”? What a disgrace. Lincoln is turning in his grave.

— JoeinMCO (@joevc70) May 5, 2020

Moonface trending because the US president is a cry-baby pic.twitter.com/9vHQIHhVJM

— elenadreams (@elenadreams2) May 5, 2020

‘The losing they call winning’

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Plenty of people pointed out how ridiculous it was that Trump was up tweeting rants in the middle of the night.

Moonface

If its way past midnight he’s losing his shit.

God he can’t stop making a fool of himself.

The losing they call winning continues… pic.twitter.com/YcqYpLYuyZ

— Christoper Michael (@Chris39962442) May 5, 2020

Again

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Here he goes…again.

“Moonface" Trending because the US president has he gone off the deep end…

Sorry, I forgot to say “again” pic.twitter.com/8s0l5qasuH

— Fatima (@Fatima34384147) May 5, 2020

Time for a re-share

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Trump’s tweet had “moonface” trending, so people started re-sharing The Lincoln Project video.

Since this ad caused such a pathetic meltdown by our president I figured it much be worth sharing.#moonface #mcmuffin https://t.co/mVJ43mcEjS

— Jenny (@j_saal) May 5, 2020

Will Melania chime in?

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Since the First Lady’s “Be Best” campaign is an attempt to stop cyberbullying, Twitter wondered when she was going to comment on her husband’s name-calling.

Donald calling people names again , Melania #bebestmyass #Moonface. pic.twitter.com/Aqpcw2AQZd

— CANIS MAJOR ☆ (@olhowling_husky) May 5, 2020

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