Cameron stands by ‘divisive, stupid and wrong’ comment
LONDON (Reuters) — British Prime Minister David Cameron stands by his description of Donald Trump’s proposal for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the US as “divisive, stupid and wrong,” a spokesman said on Monday.
Trump, when asked about Cameron’s criticism, said such comments indicate he is unlikely to have a good relationship with the British prime minister.
“The prime minister has made his views on Donald Trump’s comments very clear. He disagrees with them,” the prime minister’s spokesman said. “He continues to believe that preventing Muslims from entering the US is divisive, stupid and wrong. He stands by his comments.”
Asked who Came ron would prefer to be the next president, the spokesman said he would not comment on another country’s election but said the British leader had been clear he would work with whoever won.
“He is committed to maintaining the special relationship,” he said.
The spokesman said no meeting or call between Cameron and Republican candidate Trump was currently planned, but if one were proposed the prime minister would consider it.
Trump said that if he wins the US presidential race he is unlikely to have a good relationship with Cameron because of the criticisms.
“It looks like we’re not going to have a very good relationship, who knows, I hope to have a good relationship with him but it sounds like he’s not willing to address the problem either,” Trump told ITV television in an interview.
When asked about Britain’s membership of the EU, Trump said: “I’ve dealt with the European Union, it’s very very bureaucratic, it’s very very difficult. In terms of Britain I would say ‘what do you need it for?’ But again, let people make up their own mind.”