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Trump Jr. called a 'disgrace' for criticising London Mayor

AP
Published : Mar 23, 2017, 4:44 pm IST
Updated : Mar 23, 2017, 4:44 pm IST

British Member of Parliament Wes Streeting was among numerous Britons who responded to the tweet with criticism.

 Donald Trump Jr faced criticism for tweeting on a months-old comment from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that terror attacks are part of living in a big city. (Photo: AP)
  Donald Trump Jr faced criticism for tweeting on a months-old comment from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that terror attacks are part of living in a big city. (Photo: AP)

London: Donald Trump Jr. is facing criticism for tweeting in the hours after Wednesday's London attack a months-old comment from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that terror attacks are part of living in a big city.

Trump Jr. tweeted : "You have to be kidding me?!: Terror attacks are part of living in big city, says London Mayor Sadiq Khan." The tweet included a link to a September 22 story from Britain's Independent newspaper that includes the quote from Khan, who was asking Londoners to be vigilant following a bombing in New York City.

British Member of Parliament Wes Streeting was among numerous Britons who responded to the tweet with criticism. He called Trump Jr. "a disgrace" and accused him of using a terrorist attack for "political gain."

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Location: United Kingdom, England, London