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During an interview with Piers Morgan for ITV, Donald Trump came out with a statement that probably won't shock you.
Trumps said he doesn't consider himself a feminist as he is "for everyone", according to a tweet shared by Morgan.
BREAKING NEWS: President Trump has declared he is NOT a feminist. He tells me: ‘No, I wouldn't say I'm a feminist.… https://t.co/diMahdqFLO— Piers Morgan (@Piers Morgan) 1517094495
The full interview isn't due to air until 10 pm on Sunday - but this line is probably the one that has already garnered the most attention.
Given that Trump has previously been accused of sexual assault and sexism, this quote has hardly come as a surprise.
No shit https://t.co/sWktYUVPXh— Michael Eisen #912238 (@Michael Eisen #912238) 1517098611
While there were lots of jokes to be made, some people made another important point.
There was an argument that this wasn't exactly the most cutting-edge piece of journalism from Morgan.
Incisive journalism: asking a man who has said that changing diapers is "up to the women" and who advised husbands… https://t.co/WeNWpvBfoU— Taniel (@Taniel) 1517097055
Even the dictionary got involved.
Feminist means advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men.… https://t.co/nWhbFoRafk— Dictionary.com (@Dictionary.com) 1517098649
Morgan had his own response to the backlash.
Some tweets took a more serious view.
It’s obviously not news that Trump doesn’t consider himself a feminist. Neither have many other POTUS. But it’s 2… https://t.co/Xx6hWRbvMk— Zack Hunt (@Zack Hunt) 1517103814
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