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Putin Made Trump Wait on Hold for an Hour
Having worked for 28 years in Russian companies, Putin treated Trump like an employee.
Despite not being able to fall asleep because of his excitement about the call, Donald Trump lept from bed yesterday and immediately began informing the world about his “super-duper important phone call.” Whistling as he made his way from the shower to his waiting breakfast on a TV table before a massive screen blaring “Fox & Friends,” even the White House help noticed a new energy.
“Good morning, Hal,” the president bids before Hal himself can offer up the mandatory praise of the mediocre authoritarian.
Stunned, Hal offers a greeting back, “Good morning, Dear Great One (this is the required title). If I may say, you seem to be in an especially chipper mood today.”
Look sternly at Hal, “Well, normally, I would like you ‘saying’ nothing but hello. But you are right, Hal. Today, I will make one of the most important phone calls in American history. Probably even more important than the ones Truman made to Hitler 50 years ago trying to stop World War II.”
Hal blinked repeatedly to chase away his desire to scream with laughter. “Well, Dear Great One, I am sure you will resolve all the problems that need resolution in the best…
