The US President Donald trump on Sunday on his Twitter page criticized the mayor of London Sadiq Khan. He urged Khan and the whole world to stop being «politically correct» and to provide security after a series of attacks in London.
«At least seven dead and 48 wounded in the latest terrorist attack and the London mayor says «no cause for alarm»,» wrote trump.
At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is «no reason to be alarmed!»
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017
Representatives of Sadiq Khan said that these words were taken out of context. In fact, the mayor of London, answering a question of journalists, said that residents should not be afraid of armed police officers in uniform and in civilian clothes, the number of which has increased significantly in the streets after the attack.
This is the third attack in less than 3 months in the British capital on the eve of parliamentary elections, scheduled for Thursday, June 8.
«We have to stop being politically correct and start ensuring the safety of our people,» wrote trump on Sunday morning. «If we do not become cleverer, the situation will only deteriorate.»
We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don’t get smart it will only get worse
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2017
President trump also had a conversation with the Prime Minister of great Britain Teresa mayexpressing its condolences over the incident and offering «full support» of Washington in the investigation of the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice. This is stated in the statement of the White house.
