El Presidente Trumpo took to Twitter to make sure everyone knew exactly what he thinks about the attack yesterday on London Bridge.
We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don't get smart it will only get worse
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017
At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is "no reason to be alarmed!"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017
Do you notice we are not having a gun debate right now? That's because they used knives and a truck!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017
Yesterday he used the moment to tout his terror travel ban too. No doubt some will say this rather bare politicization of the event should be beneath the office of the president, while his supporters will say this is amazing and the best thing ever.
BUT, it looks like Trump was lying just a teeny tiny bit. He makes it sound like Khan told the Brits not to be alarmed about terrorism, but that’s not what he said.
Here's what @SadiqKhan actually said. He is right to provide reassurance. I'm standing with resilient London & him. pic.twitter.com/FlsP3n41cZ
— Penny Mordaunt (@PennyMordaunt) June 4, 2017
Oh well. Makes for great memes.
On the other hand, he has been very defensive of accepting Muslim refugees.
https://twitter.com/Corrynmb/status/871177668657639424
Here’s Sadiq Khan’s press briefing: