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.
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.
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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.”
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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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.
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
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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.
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.”
...and another thing:
BREAKING NEWS: If you face-swap @realDonaldTrump with @MayorofLondon you get Owen Wilson. pic.twitter.com/YY8a20wQVP
— BBC Taster (@BBCTaster) November 24, 2015