On the day after the Fourth of July, and when Hillary Clinton was effectively exonerated over compromising sensitive information via her private email server, Americans on social media distracted themselves by imagining Donald Trump among the Founding Fathers.
#1776Trump went viral on Twitter, and the results are rather hilarious. Naturally, some tweets are insults unworthy even of Trump, but some capture his insults and bravado perfectly. Many mention Alexander Hamilton, the first Treasury secretary, who is remembered in the hit Broadway musical Hamilton.
Here are the 17 best #1776Trump tweets — enjoy!
17. Someone suggested who Trump would be in 1776 — King George III!
#1776Trump pic.twitter.com/mR4ZCVkfft
— Emerson Splozeyuns (@russell_herndon) July 5, 2016
16. This is a report about the hashtag, but still pretty hilarious.
Break out the wooden toupees and overseas spouses, it’s time for #1776Trump. pic.twitter.com/UJKwVfNGsb — HuffPost Comedy (@HuffPostComedy) July 5, 2016
15. Big Ben Franklin.
Big Ben Franklin is a crazy drunk. He flew a kite in a thunderstorm! Hugely incompetent. Bad!#1776Trump
— Paul Desmond (@tjazz56) July 5, 2016
14. 1776 Trump on Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton is a total loser. Lost his duel. I prefer people who don’t lose duels. #1776Trump — Thomas C. (@Thomas_Conerty) July 5, 2016
Next Page: Burning witches?
13. Trump throwback to the 1690s…
Don’t tell me burning witches doesn’t work Believe me, burning witches works okay? We need more witch burning, not less! #1776Trump
— Randi Mayem Singer (@rmayemsinger) July 5, 2016
12. Even with Trump, this goes too far.
#1776Trump slaves are happy being slaves, especially the women, I have the best slaves ever, they are just fantastic — Adriana (@ANB_) July 5, 2016
11. Yeah, Trump would say this … about the guy who launched the Revolution.
Hey, #SamuelAdams should stick to making beer and stay out of politics. Sad! #1776Trump
— cassandracarolina (@cassandra17lina) July 5, 2016
10. This is gold.
“I’m going to build a beautiful wall and King George is going to pay for it.” #1776Trump — John Haltiwanger (@jchaltiwanger) July 5, 2016
Next Page: Fighting immigration, revolution style.
9. Red coats bringing crime.
Red coats are bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people. #1776Trump
— Brandon Cloud (@theclobra) July 5, 2016
8. The 1776 version of Hillary says…
#1776Trump “Delete Your Courier Pigeon” — Christian Fletcher (@Darth_Pingu) July 5, 2016
7. All men are ENDOWED by their creator…
“…all men are endowed by their Creator … I guarantee there’s no problem. I guarantee…” #1776Trump pic.twitter.com/CLHapbH2q7
— Walt Hicks (@WalteBeest) July 5, 2016
6. The shout heard ’round the world.
The SHOUT heard round the World. #1776Trump pic.twitter.com/82iuhi2IoJ — Ayn Ayah Steenkur (@AynAyahSteenkur) July 5, 2016
Next Page: Give me liberty, or give me…
5. A taco salad!
But as for me, give me Liberty, or give me a taco salad! #1776Trump @HuffPostComedy pic.twitter.com/OOid8eDOG9
— Bill Zachmann (@bzachmann) July 5, 2016
4. Huge, beautiful truths.
We hold these truths- and believe me, these hands can hold a lot of truths, HUGE, beautiful truths #1776Trump — Jenny Jaffe (@jennyjaffe) July 5, 2016
3. Trump insults, Founding-style.
The declaration is a terrible deal. Jefferson is low energy. Little Benny is weak. And Lyin’ John Adams is a nasty person. #1776Trump
— Paul Vale (@PaulVale) July 5, 2016
Next Page: Trump on George Washington.
2. The General should be fired.
#1776Trump Washington is such a bad leader, he just let the British walk into New York. He should be fired. — Ocular Nervosa (@ocularnervosa) July 5, 2016
1. Washington wasn’t president until 1789, but this is still hilarious.
“Taxpayers are paying a fortune for the use of Air Horse One! A disgrace!” #1776Trump @lancegould @HuffPostComedy pic.twitter.com/mSBQFlAirS
— Steve Williams (@swillmedia) July 5, 2016
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