'Project 2025 says otherwise': Michael Whatley trolled as he teases 'positive' vision at RNC convention

WASHINGTON, DC: Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), recently announced that the GOP plans to present an "overwhelmingly positive" vision for America at their upcoming convention, as per The Hill.

This statement, however, has been met with significant skepticism and backlash from various quarters. In an interview on NewsNation’s 'The Hill Sunday,' Whatley shared his excitement about the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, scheduled for July 15-18.

Michael Whatley teases GOP's 'overwhelmingly positive' vision at upcoming convention

"We’re going to have a fantastic convention. We’re very, very excited about it. We’re going to have 50,000 delegates, guests, and members of the media in Milwaukee, and they’re going to see us roll out a vision for America that is going to be overwhelmingly positive," Whatley remarked.

Whatley highlighted that the convention would focus on presenting Donald Trump as the party's nominee for the presidential race.

"We’re really excited about being able to present Donald Trump as our nominee to go forward with it," he continued.

The convention's timing is notable, as it will take place just four days after Trump is set to face sentencing following his conviction in a New York criminal trial.

During the interview, Whatley provided a glimpse into the GOP's platform, emphasizing that it would be "pro-America, pro-life, and pro-economy." However, he did not offer specific details about the policies that would underpin this vision.

"It is going to be fantastic across the board in terms of what it’s going to say about America. And we think that everybody is going to be happy with it," Whatley claimed, expressing confidence in the platform's appeal.

The Republican Party's platform has seen significant evolution over the past few years. In 2016, the party supported military assistance for Ukraine and advocated for a national ban on abortions at 20 weeks. By 2020, the GOP refrained from outlining a specific platform, focusing instead on broader themes.

Whatley also addressed the potential Democratic challengers in the 2024 election, expressing indifference about which candidate Trump might face. He suggested that any Democratic nominee would uphold the same policies as the current administration.

"Not a single one of those Democrats is going to put a different proposal on the stage than what Joe Biden has proposed. All of them are going to double down on all of the same policies that Joe Biden has unleashed on America," Whatley expressed.

Michael Whatley's claim of an 'overwhelmingly positive' vision sparks trolling

The public reaction to Whatley's claim of an "overwhelmingly positive" vision at the upcoming GOP convention has been swift and critical across social media.

One user on Facebook commented, "Their leading candidate is a convicted felon and found liable of sexual assault. The GOP doesn't have anything positive."

Another remarked, "The Republican Party only appeals to people who are addicted to the victimhood mentality. There's nothing positive about that vision for the future."

The skepticism continued with another user pointing to the party's controversial policies, "Project 2025 says otherwise!"

A further comment echoed this sentiment, "Republicans aren't interested in positivity. Aren't interested in facts or truth. Also aren't interested in the Constitution or the rule of law. They are, however, interested in kissing the feet of the Walking Cheeto."

"It's a very positive vision. The theme will be 'Fresh Starts For Convicted Felons,'" another user quipped.

Others chimed in with comments like, "Conservatives have never once had a positive vision. Even their Jesus carries guns and rides dinosaurs," and "That will never happen. More like cry me a river before they all go to prison."

A particularly pointed remark underscored the division in public perception: "Positive depends on who you are. It is sheer terror for everyone else."

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