Trump blasted for self-centered Orlando tweet
Donald Trump drew flack for a typically unsubtle tweet
Donald Trump isn’t known for his tact and subtlety, so it should come as little surprise that he managed to turn a mass shooting into a chance to pat himself on the back.
After 50 people were murdered in a shooting at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, Trump initially took to Twitter to express his condolences.
Really bad shooting in Orlando. Police investigating possible terrorism. Many people dead and wounded.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
Horrific incident in FL. Praying for all the victims & their families. When will this stop? When will we get tough, smart & vigilant?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
However, amid reports that the shooter had connections to so-called Islamic State, Trump returned to Twitter to congratulate himself over his previous comments on Islamic extremism and calls for a ban on travel bans for Muslims.
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
Needless to say, Trump finding time to inflate his own importance during a time of tragedy didn’t go down well with Twitter.
.@realDonaldTrump FYI: turning worst mass shooting in US history into a Trump humble brag isn’t smart. It’s childish, arrogant, thoughtless.
— (((Adam Mordecai))) (@advodude) June 12, 2016
@realDonaldTrump you are pathetic
— Jeffery Self (@JefferySelf) June 12, 2016
Once again, Donald, you have shown why you cannot lead us. 50 people are dead, and you bask in congratulations. https://t.co/pUN7ceAff7
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 12, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump You’re the only person in America who would or could “appreciate the congrats” while families mourn 50 dead.
— Chris Sacca (@sacca) June 12, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump You’re congratulating yourself because 50 people are dead this morning in a horrific tragedy?
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) June 12, 2016
Translating Trump: “20 people are dead. 42 people are injured. But of course, 1st, it’s all about Me. Me. Me.” Ugh. https://t.co/TDNOqtztvY
— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) June 12, 2016
This narcissistic man baby can’t help but try to make a national tragedy about how many congratulations he’s due. https://t.co/gTcIGIjRqT
— Rob Flaherty (@Rob_Flaherty) June 12, 2016
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