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Trump mixes Brexit and pleasure

On this historic day...
On this historic day ... Photograph: Murdo Macleod for the Guardian

1. Trump congratulates Britain

Donald Trump materialized on a fairway at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland Friday morning and hailed the British decision to leave the EU. “They took back control of their country,” Trump said.

How Brexit could damage US

Freedom is in the air.
Freedom is in the air. Photograph: Carlo Allegri/Reuters

Summary

But mainly Trump was there to talk about renovations to the newly reopened course. “We’ve taken the lighthouse, which is a very, very important building in Florida, I mean in Scotland,” he said.

I love reggae.
I love reggae. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Summary

Asked whether he was traveling with foreign policy advisers, Trump replied: “I’ve been in touch with them. But there’s nothing to talk about.”

Trump with his advisers.
Trump with his advisers. Photograph: Murdo Macleod for the Guardian

2. Trump: USA can Brexit, too

Come November, the American people will have the chance to re-declare their independence. Americans will have a chance to vote for trade, immigration and foreign policies that put our citizens first.

– Donald Trump

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Summary

Comedian Lee Nelson interrupted Trump’s news conference to present the candidate with golf balls bearing swastikas. Nelson was ejected. Trump also got testy with a Guardian reporter who noted Trump’s political toxicity.

Nice jumper.
Nice jumper. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

3. Clinton calls for calm

“This time of uncertainty only underscores the need for calm, steady, experienced leadership in the White House,” Hillary Clinton said in a statement. Then her team criticized Trump for his golf outing.

Sanders: we’re talking to Clinton

Stronger together. So hot right now.
Stronger together. So hot right now. Photograph: ZUMA Wire/REX/Shutterstock

Summary

Clinton adviser Jake Sullivan called Trump a “reckless and erratic egomaniac who could easily drive us off the cliff”. Sullivan said Americans’ “common sense” would guide them away from rash decisions.

Americans in the wild.
Americans in the wild. Photograph: Ross D Franklin/AP

4. Sanders to vote for Clinton

Bernie Sanders was asked Friday morning whether he would vote for Clinton. “Yes,” he said. “I’m going to do everything I can to defeat Donald Trump.”

Sanders will vote Clinton

Even he’s with her.
Even he’s with her. Photograph: Mike Groll/AP

...and another thing:

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