Donald Trump labeled ‘moron’ over Paris shootings comments
In a series of tweets, the real estate tycoon blamed France’s gun control for the Charlie Hebdo attack
As world leaders, famous personalities, and individuals took to social media to condemn Wednesday's deadly attacks on satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo, U.S. tycoon Donald Trump generated criticism for his take on the tragedy.
In a series of tweets, the real estate tycoon blamed France’s gun control for the shootings that left 10 journalists and two police officers dead.
My condolences and prayers to the victims of the terrorist attack in Paris.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2015If the people so violently shot down in Paris had guns, at least they would have had a fighting chance.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2015Isn’t it interesting that the tragedy in Paris took place in one of the toughest gun control countries in the world?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2015Remember, when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2015Trump’s comments quickly generated criticism, with the term “moron” featuring in many posts.
Moron #DonaldTrump. Didn't tweet bout more guns when mum was shot by 2yo in Idaho. Only notices 'relevant' tragedies http://t.co/46GPvCl1qn
— Mel Bunce (@meljbunce) January 8, 2015Donald trump at it again thinkin he knows best!!! #utterfool #DonaldTrump
— ckenmc (@ckenmc) January 8, 2015Donald Trump should run for president. He has the feckless moron vote, and that's a significant demographic. #DonaldTrump
— Ed O'Meara (@edfomeara) January 8, 2015The pen is mightier than the sword and the wig wearer is stupider than most #DonaldTrump
— Dave Parkin (@BaggersDave) January 8, 2015They shot two police officers! French police ARE armed. Did that save their lives? No. #DonaldTrump
— Christian Guthier (@cguthier) January 8, 2015#DonaldTrump Explain why more mass shootings haven't been stopped by bystanders in the US seeing as gun control is so lax. #ParisShooting
— Amy Elliott-Smith (@ItsAmyES) January 8, 2015
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