Donald Trump seems to have gone rogue again, reportedly having decided that instead of signing the joint letter on the debate reforms put forward by the other candidates, he’s going to demand that every hosting network agree to his own set of terms.
When representatives from various Republican campaigns met yesterday to discuss taking control of the format of future TV debates, it was seen as a revolt against the media for the widely-panned CNBC debate, as well as the efforts of the Republican National Committee. Now, it seems the frontrunner is determined to get his own way again after his representatives would not endorse the letter put forward during the meeting.
Of course, since Twitter can’t let something like this go to waste, the Internet has decided to speculate on what kinds of ridiculous requests Trump could have for any network that wants him on:
His podium has his name emblazoned on the front in gold, because it's CLASSY. #TrumpDemands
— Matt Marcotte (@MattMarcotte) November 2, 2015
Tranquilizers in Jeb and Carson's water. #trumpdemands
— Liz Mair (@LizMair) November 2, 2015
Candidates to be allowed 5 extra minutes of speaking time for each Czech lingerie model they've nailed. #TrumpDemands
— Stephen Green (@VodkaPundit) November 2, 2015
Debates must be held in a Trump property because these other locations suck #trumpdemands
— Matt Lewis (@mattklewis) November 2, 2015
#Trumpnado to be permitted to fire at least 1 moderator per debate, live on the air. #TrumpDemands #SpoiledBrats #WhatPrivilegeLooksLike
— Al Bree (@nlitenmebabe) November 2, 2015
The debate broadcast will include a laugh track #trumpdemands
— Doremus Jessup (@DoremusJ) November 2, 2015
Carly Fiorina can't participate unless she gets a nose job #trumpdemands
— Ste (@soulcontroller1) November 2, 2015
#TrumpDemands the White House be moved a little to the right, whether he wins the elec https://t.co/pu7hzrmtDF https://t.co/ecPo8rVotY
— Evans Norovich (@EvansNorovich) November 2, 2015
Candidate speaking time to be based on how many times one of their companies has filed bankruptcy #TrumpDemands
— Doug Mataconis (@dmataconis) November 2, 2015
I must be introduced while I'm riding a chariot across the stage. #TrumpDemands
— Nels (@debitking) November 2, 2015
No water for Rubio. #trumpdemands
— Liz Mair (@LizMair) November 2, 2015
Each candidate will be permitted to build a wall between podiums – shows how good your Mexican wall would be #trumpdemands
— Matt Lewis (@mattklewis) November 2, 2015
Trump demands: 15% share of gross ad revenues. Gilt Corinthian columns adorn his lectern. Rebrand event as “The Trump Debates.”
— David Frum (@davidfrum) November 2, 2015
No brown M&M's backstage. #TrumpDemands
— Matt Lewis (@mattklewis) November 2, 2015
Trump to be permitted to spend entire debate riding escalator at Trump Tower #TrumpDemands
— Doug Mataconis (@dmataconis) November 2, 2015
Trump presence substituted with top Trump moments from the Apprentice; other candidates' appearance substituted w bloopers. #trumpdemands
— Liz Mair (@LizMair) November 2, 2015
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