Trump Used The London Attack To Spruik His Travel Ban, Because Of Course

It’s not surprising, but it still takes the wind outta you: Donald Trump is being ghoulish again. 

In the wake of another terror attack in the UK, the President of the United States has made his first official message on the matter not one of support, shock, respect or solidarity. Of course not.  

Trump’s first response was this:

We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2017

I hate to use words that smack of patriotism, but if this isn’t the most unpresidential bullshit I’ve ever seen, I’ll eat my keyboard. 

No-one else is thrilled with this blatant grab for political gain, either. 

Families just lost a loved one&you’re using the incident, prematurely might I add,as political https://t.co/KZomMBguMN are dangerously dumb

— Incwell (@Incwell) June 3, 2017

Glad we both agree the ban is a ban. https://t.co/p1qXkffyIL

— ACLU National (@ACLU) June 4, 2017

We need to be outraged when the president exploits a terrible violent crime to push his discriminatory and illegal policy. https://t.co/fcEi6WPmlv

— Cecillia Wang (@WangCecillia) June 4, 2017

People died in a London terrorist attack, and this is your first tweet, Mr. President? W/ADR, this is not making America great again.

— Art and Life (@dmcinnis) June 4, 2017

For some context, here’s how other world leaders have responded to the unfolding tragedy in London.

Following latest #London incidents with horror. Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay safe.

— Jean-Claude Juncker (@JunckerEU) June 3, 2017

Our prayers and resolute solidarity are today as always with the people of Britain in the face of the shocking terrorist attacks in London.

— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) June 4, 2017

Awful news from London tonight. We’re monitoring the situation – Canadians in need of help please see below: https://t.co/NVHwMlD2uu

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 3, 2017

Saddened to hear of events on #LondonBridge My thoughts and prayers go out to all who have been affected. It isn’t easy. https://t.co/xzirl5oERF

— Timothy Harris (@pmharriskn) June 3, 2017

And from Trump, more xenophobic fearmongering without even a gesture towards simple decency. 

Nearly ten minutes later, we got this hasty, caps-laden missive.  

Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the U. K., we will be there – WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2017

Which hyperventilating aide was responsible for this bit of frantic damage control? Give them a lollipop and send them on their way, ‘cos even if they tried their best, there’s no saving this diabolical mess. The man is a putrefying vortex of bad intentions and dangerous, narcissistic impulses. God bless, indeed.