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This afternoon, the leaders of the United States and the United Kingdom held a press conference. And it was interesting to say the very least.
British PM Theresa May met with the newly elected Donald Trump to discuss important matters; such as a trade deal between the two countries, the importance of Nato and the unethical use of torture to obtain information from suspects.
It appears the PM was also there to give The Donald's ego an almighty stroke.
While addressing the world's press, Theresa May congratulated Trump on his 'stunning victory'.
Firstly: Yes, it really happened:
No you're not dreaming. It happened.
Good lord - @theresa_may congratulating @realDonaldTrump on his 'stunning' election victory. He lost the popular vote #maytrump— James McNamara (@James McNamara) 1485540943
Trump's stunning victory? https://t.co/UOjjdaStH4— Jolyon Maoam QC (@Jolyon Maoam QC) 1485542720
Many thought it was a savvy PM stroking the orange ego in order to bolster trade negotiations.
Good lord - @theresa_may congratulating @realDonaldTrump on his 'stunning' election victory. He lost the popular vote #maytrump— James McNamara (@James McNamara) 1485540943
Trump's smug face when Theresa May said he had achieved "a stunning victory" in becoming President.… https://t.co/0n494bPNfT— Mr J in the UK (@Mr J in the UK) 1485541803
There were theories that it had been agreed upon prior to the conference:
May : "if I say your election victory was stunning will you say you back NATO?" Trump : "yup" #POTUS— Emma Nash (@Emma Nash) 1485541442
Alternative facts were flying left, right and centre:
May congratulates him on his 'stunning victory'. Whaaat? Oh wait maybe she's on the #alternativefact thing too!!!— Creative Soul (@Creative Soul) 1485541377
The popular vote was brought up more than once:
Good lord - @theresa_may congratulating @realDonaldTrump on his 'stunning' election victory. He lost the popular vote #maytrump— James McNamara (@James McNamara) 1485540943
What planet are May & Trump on. She's praised his "stunning election victory" which is so stunning he lost popular vote by historic margin— Chloe Sackur (@Chloe Sackur) 1485541771
Other people were simply more direct:
"Stunning election victory." Fuck off.— Steve Marsh (@Steve Marsh) 1485541464
Theresa May congratulates Donald Trump for his 'stunning election victory'. https://t.co/fPH2IK5Hkx— Sunny Randhawa (@Sunny Randhawa) 1485541943
I think we all need a drink and a lie down.
PS. Just in case you wanted to pop it in your diaries.
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