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http://www.itv.com/news/2017-11-29/d...ansen-twitter/
Much more in the link but shouldn't Trump have his verified status removed from Twitter if they're cracking down on such views TweetingTheresa May has told Donald Trump that sharing anti-Muslim videos posted online by far-right group Britain First "was the wrong thing to do".
But Mrs May indicated she is not withdrawing her invitation for the US President to come to the UK on a state visit, despite widespread calls for the trip to be cancelled.
Mr Trump sparked outrage in the UK by retweeting three videos from the far-right group, purportedly showing violent acts by Muslims.
In response to a statement from Downing Street describing his actions as "wrong", Mr Trump told Mrs May to "focus on terrorism" and not him.
But Number 10 hit back, saying Mrs May is "fully focused on dealing with extremism".
And speaking in Jordan on Thursday, Mrs May said: "The fact that we work together does not mean that we are afraid to say when we think that the United States have got it wrong and to be very clear with them.
"I am very clear that retweeting from Britain First was the wrong thing to do."
Asked whether she regarded Mr Trump as a fit person to be hosted by the Queen on a state visit, she said: "An invitation for a state visit has been extended and has been accepted. We have yet to set a date."
Mrs May described Britain First as "a hateful organisation" which "seeks to spread division and mistrust among our communities"
"As Prime Minister, I am very clear about the priority that I give to dealing with the challenge of the threat of terrorism...and extremism from whatever source they come," she said.
Britain's Ambassador to the US, Kim Darroch, said he complained directly with the White House over Mr Trump's tweets.
Facing an Urgent Question in the House of Commons on Thursday, Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Mr Trump was "wrong" to retweet the posts from Britain's First's deputy leader.
The question was brought by Labour MP Stephen Doughty, who said by sharing the tweets Mr Trump was "either a racist, incompetent or unthinking, or all three".
He called on the government to cancel Mr Trump's state visit, but the home secretary responded: "The invitation for the visit has been extended and accepted but the dates and precise arrangements have yet to be agreed."
After the prime minister's spokesman last night said Mr Trump's retweets were "wrong", the president lashed out, telling Theresa May: "Don’t focus on me, focus on the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom."
Asked about Mr Trump's Twitter rebuke to Mrs May, the Prime Minister's official spokesman told reporters: "Over her time as home secretary and as Prime Minister - and obviously in the wake of the tragic events over the summer - the Prime Minister is fully focused on dealing with extremism."
Mr Trump has been widely condemned for his actions, with repeated calls for his planned state visit to be cancelled, while Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said the president had "endorsed the views of a vile, hate-filled racist organisation".
In the Commons, Mr Doughty told the home secretary: "This is the president of the United States, sharing with millions inflammatory and divisive content, deliberately posted to sow hatred and division, by, as the home secretary says, a convicted criminal who is facing further charges, who represents a vile, fascist organisation, who seeks to spread hatred and violence in person and online.
"By sharing it, he is either a racist, incompetent or unthinking, or all three."
Labour's shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said Mr Trump's actions were an "attack on the values of this country".
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2017-11-30, 06:46 PM #1Deleted
'Retweeting Britain First was the wrong thing to do'
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2017-11-30, 06:49 PM #2Banned
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The only reason to follow Trump's twitter: "I am looking for something to offend me because my life is so fucking boring and meaningless that it needs a real life troll to spice things up."
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2017-11-30, 06:51 PM #3Banned
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considering he's retweeted neo nazi info graphics in the past, this is not the least bit surprising.
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yeah, not at all because he's the president... what?
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2017-11-30, 06:51 PM #4Mechagnome
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lol so well put Originally Posted by Swalload
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2017-11-30, 06:52 PM #5Special Inquisitor
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How dare people care what their president says! How dare. Originally Posted by Swalload
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2017-11-30, 06:54 PM #6DeletedIf he wasn't a world leader you may have a point but he is and as such represents your nation Originally Posted by Swalload
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2017-11-30, 06:55 PM #7Over 9000!
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People are following it because it's an interesting experiment done by the US. They elected a child, and we get to see the cock-up cascade that comes with it. Originally Posted by Swalload
Not to mention Trump being the president of the most powerful country.
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2017-11-30, 06:56 PM #8Bloodsail Admiral
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Next thing on the list is probably complaining that the wrong people oversimplify complex issues on twitter.
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If anything he represents a nation's inability to pick a good leader or even have a decent electoral system. Originally Posted by adam86shadow
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2017-11-30, 07:04 PM #10Old God
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It seems rather petty for people to be calling for Trump to be barred from visiting the UK. Strong diplomatic ties between the UK and the US are incredibly important - and both countries are very similar in many ways. Neither Trump or Theresa May are going to be in power forever and the people throwing a fit would do well to remember that. There's a considerable number of Americans living in the UK and a lot of British people living in the US. Many visit each other and keep in touch frequently. Ruining that would be bad.
Personally? I'd love to see the 'outraged' politicians across the UK devote more time and energy to being outraged at the state of certain aspects of the country instead of trying to score cheap political points bashing Trump.
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i mean, to me, the messenger is pointless. the message is what matters.
the videos in his tweet show a real fucking issue that needs to be dealt with.
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2017-11-30, 07:11 PM #12DeletedYou're aware those videos are fake Originally Posted by derpkitteh
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2017-11-30, 07:12 PM #13DeletedI don't really give two hoots if he comes or not, most Brits don't Originally Posted by Graeham
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2017-11-30, 07:14 PM #14The Undying
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Then when Teresa May complained Trump tweeted "don't focus on me Teresa, focus on the radical jihadis!" lol
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the only thing cnn has said is that one of the videos wasn't a migrant, he was a citizen. Originally Posted by Maklor
it's an issue, one that isn't taken seriously because it's "racist" to question anything a muslim does. it's pathetic.
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2017-11-30, 07:16 PM #16Deleted
hope he comes, he will be egged for a solid few days.
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Use the internet for something other than whatever the hell you are using it for. Originally Posted by derpkitteh
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That would be assault. I don't think we need to wish violence upon politicians we dislike. Originally Posted by ctd123
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There's already a thread about this but you probably didn't know it because @tollshot doesn't understand how to title a thread. Originally Posted by adam86shadow
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Well, that too certainly, but he absolutely represents your nation. Originally Posted by Swalload
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