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No, Trump's plea resembels that of a lovesick woman angrily defending her worthless boyfriend to skeptical friends.

"On language and broader messaging: Let’s shut down the pablum about 'defending the middle class,' 'sticking up for working families,' and other such drivel."

City are fourth in the Women's Super League, 12 points adrift of defending champions Chelsea, but are still competing in three cup competitions.

The Welsh All Blacks later posted a second message defending the initial post which began: "Now that we have your attention…Forget the noise. Forget the outrage. Let's talk about real change".

Many Lebanese consider Hezbollah more capable than the army and credit it with driving out Israeli forces in 2006 and for ably defending Lebanon until 2023.