It’s a hair-raising theory, but some people are suggesting that a so-called mustache battle is behind the departure of Donald Trump’s lawyer Ty Cobb.
The official word is that Cobb simply wants to retire, but moments after Wednesday’s announcement, Twitter users took to the platform to suggest Cobb’s real reason for leaving was right under his nose.
I’m starting a rumor that John Bolton’s mustache pushed out Ty Cobb’s mustache.
— JackiSchechner (@JackiSchechner) May 2, 2018
The rumor started to snowball. Some suggested Bolton’s stache pushed out Cobb’s.
HOW IT REALLY WENT DOWN...
— Dean Ward (@DeanWardVenice) May 2, 2018
“This White House isn’t big enough for the both of us!” - John Bolton’s mustache
“Yeah, you’re probably right. I’ll resign.” -Ty Cobb’s mustache pic.twitter.com/0c89iIDyV3
John Bolton's mustache to Ty Cobb's mustache: "There can be only one."
— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) May 2, 2018
Others assumed Cobb’s mustache was the one who decided to leave.
Ty Cobb's mustache: I don't need this crap. I'm outta here." pic.twitter.com/XLdO8HkIV5
— bubble"s mom (@njboundcarrie) May 2, 2018
Some just lamented the departure of Cobb and his incredible facial hair.
BREAKING: Ty Cobb is retiring. He's out. It's a shame because he was a moderating force in the White House. He was not a part of the swamp. And he had a kick ass mustache. 😁He'll be replaced by Emmet Flood
— Curtis C. Ball II - The Special Counsel - Truth (@CurtisCBallII1) May 2, 2018
And Trump destroys yet another life.
Meanwhile, some want to recognize the end of a facial hair era that we may not ever see again.
Ty Cobb's retirement means the end of Murderer's Row for facial hair pic.twitter.com/ISnuvsaIui
— Justin Miller (@justinjm1) May 2, 2018
Others held out hope that some kind of deal could be worked out.
Breaking News: #Trump lawyer Ty Cobb, quits. His mustache, however, will stay on as a consultant. #TyCobb pic.twitter.com/VYqX9jtvog
— Beefer Sutherland (@ElectrikOne) May 2, 2018
One woman suggested it was simply time for Cobb to fullfill his true destiny.
Now Cobb is freed up to do Quaker Oats and Diabetes commercials. https://t.co/1Wr0Wpe86n
— Emily Brandwin (@CIAspygirl) May 2, 2018
And then there are those who can’t wait to read the inevitable book
Can't wait for the tell-all book written by Ty Cobb's mustache! pic.twitter.com/eMTR18kDlX
— The Opposition w/ Jordan Klepper (@TheOpposition) May 2, 2018
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