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Donald Trump labelled a 'moron' for blaming Charlie Hebdo attacks on France's lack of guns Donald Trump branded a 'moron' for blaming Charlie Hebdo attacks on France's lack of guns
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A devastating tragedy, and another hard-line stream of consciousness from Donald Trump.A devastating tragedy, and another hard-line stream of consciousness from Donald Trump.
The property tycoon faced stark criticism on Twitter for blaming the shootings at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on France’s ban on guns.The property tycoon faced stark criticism on Twitter for blaming the shootings at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on France’s ban on guns.
In a series of posts, The Apprentice US presenter outlined his own ideas as to why the attack in Paris, which left 10 journalists and two police officers dead, might have taken place:In a series of posts, The Apprentice US presenter outlined his own ideas as to why the attack in Paris, which left 10 journalists and two police officers dead, might have taken place:
My condolences and prayers to the victims of the terrorist attack in Paris.My condolences and prayers to the victims of the terrorist attack in Paris.
Why does Obama continue to release the worst of the worst from Gitmo?! Look at Paris and wake up!Why does Obama continue to release the worst of the worst from Gitmo?! Look at Paris and wake up!
If the people so violently shot down in Paris had guns, at least they would have had a fighting chance.If the people so violently shot down in Paris had guns, at least they would have had a fighting chance.
Isn’t it interesting that the tragedy in Paris took place in one of the toughest gun control countries in the world?Isn’t it interesting that the tragedy in Paris took place in one of the toughest gun control countries in the world?
Remember, when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns!Remember, when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns!
Unsurprisingly, the response he received from most users was far from complimentary and frequently featured the word “moron”:Unsurprisingly, the response he received from most users was far from complimentary and frequently featured the word “moron”:
Nice to know that Donald Trump is still a moron who manipulates tragic headlines to push his own agenda. That no one actually cares about.Nice to know that Donald Trump is still a moron who manipulates tragic headlines to push his own agenda. That no one actually cares about.
Just told an American about Donald Trump being a moron because he said France should have more guns. She agreed with Donald Trump.Just told an American about Donald Trump being a moron because he said France should have more guns. She agreed with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump Is an absolute moron. Nothing worse than an EEJIT with a platform.Donald Trump Is an absolute moron. Nothing worse than an EEJIT with a platform.
....so it seems #DonaldTrump actually is the moron I always thought he was... #Moron....so it seems #DonaldTrump actually is the moron I always thought he was... #Moron
This Donald Trump is actually the biggest moron in this century. He's misused his power to downgrade and talk complete and utter trash.This Donald Trump is actually the biggest moron in this century. He's misused his power to downgrade and talk complete and utter trash.
Who is Donald trump and why is he such a moron?Who is Donald trump and why is he such a moron?
But Trump was not without his US supporters, some of which even urged him to run for President. Naturally flattered by their suggestions, he retweeted many of his favourites:But Trump was not without his US supporters, some of which even urged him to run for President. Naturally flattered by their suggestions, he retweeted many of his favourites:
@JoshuaDummer: @realDonaldTrump Please run for President.@JoshuaDummer: @realDonaldTrump Please run for President.
@MONEYmakingSHOE: @realDonaldTrump run for president.@MONEYmakingSHOE: @realDonaldTrump run for president.
@YankeeRunnerLV:Please Please Please give STRONG AND SERIOUS consideration running in 2016 and saving this country. U have my vote #Trump16@YankeeRunnerLV:Please Please Please give STRONG AND SERIOUS consideration running in 2016 and saving this country. U have my vote #Trump16
@jackievandyck: @realDonaldTrump I get to vote for the president for the first time in 2016. I hope you're on the ballot@jackievandyck: @realDonaldTrump I get to vote for the president for the first time in 2016. I hope you're on the ballot
Not that we should perhaps be surprised by his reaction. As Barnaby Edwards reminds us, he is the same man who tweeted this two years ago:Not that we should perhaps be surprised by his reaction. As Barnaby Edwards reminds us, he is the same man who tweeted this two years ago:
When the world looks very grim, you can always rely on the idiocy of Donald Trump to raise a smile. pic.twitter.com/mg4HDD5jcwWhen the world looks very grim, you can always rely on the idiocy of Donald Trump to raise a smile. pic.twitter.com/mg4HDD5jcw
Trump’s opinion stands at odds with many in the mainstream media, who have condemned the attacks as “barbaric”.Trump’s opinion stands at odds with many in the mainstream media, who have condemned the attacks as “barbaric”.
Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie, who featured alongside late Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier on Al Quaeda’s ‘Most Wanted’ list last year, branded the shootings a sign of the “deadly mutation at the heart of Islam”.Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie, who featured alongside late Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier on Al Quaeda’s ‘Most Wanted’ list last year, branded the shootings a sign of the “deadly mutation at the heart of Islam”.
In a statement, Private Eye editor Ian Hislop said that “very little seems funny” in the wake of the tragedy.In a statement, Private Eye editor Ian Hislop said that “very little seems funny” in the wake of the tragedy.
Barack Obama, David Cameron and Angela Merkel have all vowed to stand up for freedom of expression.Barack Obama, David Cameron and Angela Merkel have all vowed to stand up for freedom of expression.
Seven of the gunmen suspected of being involved in the attack have since been arrested. An 18-year-old accomplice also handed themself in to a police station.Seven of the gunmen suspected of being involved in the attack have since been arrested. An 18-year-old accomplice also handed themself in to a police station.
Charlie Hebdo was firebombed in 2011 after they published a spoof issue “guest edited” by the Prophet Mohamed.Charlie Hebdo was firebombed in 2011 after they published a spoof issue “guest edited” by the Prophet Mohamed.
The magazine has been threatened on numerous occasions for publishing the religious cartoon caricatures.The magazine has been threatened on numerous occasions for publishing the religious cartoon caricatures.