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#SGTLADAVIDJOHNSON
La David Johnson was among four US soldiers killed in an ambush in Niger this month. Donald Trump has been criticised for not reaching out to their families. Yesterday, he told Johnson’s widow the 25-year-old ‘knew what he signed up for’ according to a Congresswoman who was present for the call. @Ninat2020 wrote: “Conservatives believe kneeling disrespects veterans but Trump is constantly disrespecting veterans like David Johnson and John Mccain.” @funder added: “Trump made the pregnant widow of Green Beret La David Johnson cry by telling her ‘he knew what he signed up for’. Trump should resign – now.” However @Michellermed countered: “Rep. Frederica Wilson should apologise to the family of #Sgtladavidjohnson for the disgraceful way she’s politicising his death.”
#PMQS
Prime Minister’s Questions at Westminster saw Jeremy Corbyn put Theresa May on the ropes over the fall in living standards. The Labour leader was cheered to the rafters by colleagues. @Georgeeaton commented: “Nice and clear from Corbyn: ‘Does the Prime Minister really believe falling wages are a sign of a strong economy?’ ” @Bonniegreer wrote: “Great pleasure to watch @Jeremycorbyn’s growth re: #pmqs. He now owns it. Like him or not – he sounds/ looks like a PM.” @Tnewtondunn added: “That was Corbyn’s best #PMQS yet. Sharp attacks, with wit. May’s responses predictable and flat. After 2 years, he’s finally getting it.”
#ENIALUKO
English women’s footballer Eni Aluko was vindicated in her dispute with the FA over comments by manager Mark Sampson. His attempts at humour ‘were discriminatory on grounds of race ’ said a report ahead of the star’s House of Commons committee appearance, but the FA insists Mr Sampson is not racist. @Marthakelner wrote: “It’s pointed out Aluko won golden boot for Chelsea but still not picked for Eng. EA: ‘Would same happened to Harry Kane? I don’t think so’.” @Danroan predicted: “Damning testimony from Aluko. FA’S chair, ch executive AND technical boss likely to have to justify staying in their jobs later today.”