The controversial presidential candidate also issues a statement in which he suggests President Obama to 'step down' and Hilary Clinton to 'get out of this race for the Presidency.'
- Jun 13, 2016
AceShowbiz - Donald Trump basically said to everyone, "I've told you," when he weighed in on the tragic mass shooting in Orlando. Over the weekend, the presidential candidate shared his reaction to the incident in an anti-Muslim tweet, which of course drew criticism from lots of people.
"Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!" he wrote. Numerous people, including outspoken famous faces like John Legend and George Takei, then blasted Trump as they commented on his insensitive tweet.
Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
"Trump is truly an awful person," said Legend. "Once again, Donald, you have shown why you cannot lead us. 50 people are dead, and you bask in congratulations," Takei agreed. Senator John McCain's daughter Meghan McCain also slammed him, writing in her own tweet, "You're congratulating yourself because 50 people are dead this morning in a horrific tragedy?"
The Orlando incident was the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. 50 people died and 53 others were injured after a gunman later identified as Omar Mateen attacked a gay nightclub on Sunday, June 12.
As if his tweet wasn't controversial enough, Trump followed it with an anti-Muslims and anti-immigrants statement in which he suggested that President Obama should "step down" and Hilary Clinton should "get out of this race for the Presidency" if they refuse to say the words "Radical Islam."
"The terrorist, Omar Mir Saddique Mateen, is the son of an immigrant from Afghanistan who openly published his support for the Afghanistani Taliban and even tried to run for President of Afghanistan. According to Pew, 99|percent| of people in Afghanistan support oppressive Sharia Law," Trump said.
"We need to protect all Americans, of all backgrounds and all beliefs, from Radical Islamic Terrorism - which has no place in an open and tolerant society. Radical Islam advocates hate for women, gays, Jews, Christians and all Americans. I am going to be a President for all Americans, and I am going to protect and defend all Americans. We are going to make America safe again and great again for everyone," he added.
