Editor’s note: This article was first published in April 2013, describing events of 26 April 2013; phrases such as a few moments ago and the Twitter reactions refer to that day. Donald Trump is described only as a business magnate, before his political career.
Business magnate Donald Trump (“think big”) has always been known for speaking his mind no matter who gets hurt, while sensitivity and tact remain subjects he has yet to pass.
A few moments ago, Zubeidat Tsarnaev, the mother of the men responsible for the Boston massacre, was being interviewed by CNN. Looking utterly exhausted, she said she still could not believe her sons were responsible for the attack.
“This is crazy, I can’t describe it, I can’t describe what I feel. I have no strength, I have nothing. I can’t sleep, I’m like dead,” Zubeidat said as she broke down.
Shortly afterwards Mr Donald Trump, somewhat less incredulous, entered the scene with this tweet:
The Boston terrorist thugs’ mother is also a radical.I am sure she will be granted citizenship shortly.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 26, 2013
Opinion on Twitter is divided: some have backed Donald Trump’s message, others think the same but criticise the way he put it, and then there are those who believe a mother can’t be expected to know everything her children do.
In any case, Trump has taken on this subject at a time when emotions are running high, and perhaps in the least appropriate way.
Featured image: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr.
