Hours after deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, Donald Trump thanks supporters for praise about ‘being right’
Congratulations on being a tone-deaf egoist, Donald Trump.
The presumptive GOP nominee set off another firestorm of criticism Sunday after he — in the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history — thanked supporters for their praise on his stance against President Obama's refusal to use the term "radical Islamic terrorism."
"Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!" Trump tweeted hours after at least 50 people were killed, and another 53 were injured, in a horrific mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub.
"Is President Obama going to finally mention the words radical Islamic terrorism? If he doesn't he should immediately resign in disgrace!" Trump posted about an hour later.
He later posted a more comprehensive statement expounded, writing that "Obama disgracefully refused to even say the words 'Radical Islam.'"
"For that reason alone, he should step down. If Hillary Clinton, after this attack, still cannot say the two words 'Radical Islam' she should get out of this race for the Presidency," he added. "If we do not get tough and smart real fast, we are not going to have a country anymore. Because our leaders are weak, I said this was going to happen — and it is only going to get worse. I am trying to save lives and prevent the next terrorist attack. We can't afford to be politically correct anymore."
Trump also referenced the Afghan background of the shooter and his family as well as the admission into the U.S. of thousands of people of Middle Eastern descent, following up the statement with yet another tweet in which he doubled down on his proposal to ban all Muslims from the U.S.
“What has happened in Orlando is just the beginning. Our leadership is weak and ineffective. I called it and asked for the ban. Must be tough, he wrote.
Trump's comments immediately sparked rebuttal.
"@realDonaldTrump You're congratulating yourself because 50 people are dead this morning in a horrific tragedy?," Meghan McCain, a political commentator and the daughter of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) tweeted.
"Once again, Donald, you have shown why you cannot lead us. 50 people are dead, and you bask in congratulations," actor and activist George Takei tweeted.
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