Donald Trump disparaged a former Navy SEAL Bill McRaven and misspelled the name of Democrat congressman Adam Schiff following criticisms by both men of the US president.
Trump appeared on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace, and a clip of the interview went viral after he criticised the soldier, who was instrumental in the capture of Osama Bin Laden, of being a “Hilary Clinton fan".
McRaven had previously criticised Trump’s attacks on the media, calling it "the greatest threat to democracy" he’s ever witnessed. When Wallace tried to put this on the US president, Trump proceeded to interrupt him and repeatedly say he was a “backer” of Hillary and Obama, before implying that the former navy SEAL hadn’t been quick enough in his capture of Bin Laden.
“Wouldn’t it have been nice if we got Osama Bin Laden a lot sooner than that?” he said.
Needless to say, people weren't impressed by his characterisation of someone many Americans consider to be a war hero.
Bill McRaven was NOT a Clinton “backer.” He never endorsed her or anyone for president. He was also on the short li… https://t.co/YQCLx9nOTD— Karen Tumulty (@Karen Tumulty) 1542553750
This morning's interview was a perfect distillation of Trump. In span of minutes, he says no one has been "more wit… https://t.co/zF0zVIy7J0— Sam Stein (@Sam Stein) 1542572614
Trump, a draft dodging coward, doesn’t love or respect our military. He uses them as political props. Trump’s pet… https://t.co/6YNnWD1PJk— Tara Setmayer (@Tara Setmayer) 1542554689
Admiral McRaven tells me: “I did not back Hillary Clinton or anyone else. I am a fan of President Obama and Presid… https://t.co/Cp8XZRSedb— Jake Tapper (@Jake Tapper) 1542568680
When the rest of us were sent to fight George Bush's war(s plural goddammit), Donald Trump stayed home, lied about… https://t.co/vZlpOVVfgf— Stonekettle (@Stonekettle) 1542587225
The least noble American, Cadet Bonespurs @realDonaldTrump , has resumed his unconscionable attack on one of our mo… https://t.co/nev2HZNwEM— Major General (ret) Paul Eaton (@Major General (ret) Paul Eaton) 1542564676
It didn’t take long for Trump to follow up his comments with another on Twitter – and this time he attacked Democrat Adam Schiff.
He spelt the US representative for California's name wrong, writing "Schitt" instead of Schiff.
Was it an accident or an on-purpose? Unclear...
Schiff has been a person of contention for the US president, and has been charged with investigating Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election.
People noticed the spelling error, and the fact that the tweet is still up.
Donald Trump: “We have to practice decorum.” Also Donald Trump: https://t.co/Ug26hAz3sw— Adam Schiff (@Adam Schiff) 1542573429
BREAKING: Trump just called Congressman Adam Schiff “Little Adam Schitt.” This is so disgusting. A toddler for a pr… https://t.co/xz6Z70hWgT— Scott Dworkin (@Scott Dworkin) 1542564579
Trump: I've got a poop joke about your name Schiff: I've got a subpoena with your name on it https://t.co/QqJGNXJkTl— John Fugelsang (@John Fugelsang) 1542578021
The president of the United States, ladies and gents.
More: The 'not a cellphone in sight' meme that young people need to show to their older relatives
More: Missouri teacher apologises for letting student dress up in Klu Klux Klan costume
