Donald Trump: President mocked for ‘congratulating’ Poland on Second World War anniversary | indy100 | indy100

Donald Trump has been widely mocked for saying "I just want to congratulate Poland" in response to a question about the 80th anniversary of the Second World War.

The C-Span interview has been widely shared on Twitter, with people pointing out that Poland was invaded by Hitler's Germany in September of 1939.

REPORTER: Do you have a message for Poland on the 80th anniversary of World War 2? TRUMP: "I do have a great messa… https://t.co/h9pDe9gvGf
— Aaron Rupar (@Aaron Rupar) 1567401230

[walks into a Hallmark store] Hi, where are the Congrats On Your Nazi Invasion cards? https://t.co/ZC0FHMyUej
— shauna (@shauna) 1567454688

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@atrupar @realDonaldTrump really said that? Please tell me that’s a joke. 🙏🏾
— Vivian Warren (@Vivian Warren) 1567458814

@atrupar Sometimes the stupid is so stunning it takes my breath away.
— Mara Jade (@Mara Jade) 1567477082

@atrupar @DebraMessing What the hell does he think Poland is doing to commemorate the Nazi invasion of that country… https://t.co/5bU9Efwmwe
— Sharon Gibson (@Sharon Gibson) 1567486538

The gaffe is - in some people's eyes - even worse than New York Times columnist Bret Stephens mentioning "bedbugs" in an article about the Second World War, in an apparent reference to his public meltdown over being insulted on Twitter.

Bret Stephens: I'm going to make the stupidest possible statement about Poland and World War II. Trump: Not on my w… https://t.co/cyERm3LobS
— Jeet Heer (@Jeet Heer) 1567488581

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