Donald Trump calls for ban on Muslims entering US
Posted: 07 Dec 2015, 22:48
hmmm I kind of expected this from Trump...
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for a "total and complete shutdown" on all Muslims entering the United States.
In a statement distributed to the press, Mr Trump said polling showed a "hatred" by Muslims toward Americans that could result in more attacks.
"Without looking at the various polling data, it is obvious to anybody the hatred is beyond comprehension," he said.
"Where this hatred comes from and why we will have to determine.
"Until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for human life."
The billionaire real estate mogul made the statement after a new poll showed senator Ted Cruz leading the field of Republican presidential contenders in the politically crucial state of Iowa.
The poll — the first in which Mr Cruz has led the field — showed the Texas senator with 24 per cent support from voters who intend to take part in the February 1, 2016 Iowa caucuses, the first real measure of voter support in the 2016 presidential campaign.
Mr Trump was second with 19 per cent support.
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for a "total and complete shutdown" on all Muslims entering the United States.
In a statement distributed to the press, Mr Trump said polling showed a "hatred" by Muslims toward Americans that could result in more attacks.
"Without looking at the various polling data, it is obvious to anybody the hatred is beyond comprehension," he said.
"Where this hatred comes from and why we will have to determine.
"Until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for human life."
The billionaire real estate mogul made the statement after a new poll showed senator Ted Cruz leading the field of Republican presidential contenders in the politically crucial state of Iowa.
The poll — the first in which Mr Cruz has led the field — showed the Texas senator with 24 per cent support from voters who intend to take part in the February 1, 2016 Iowa caucuses, the first real measure of voter support in the 2016 presidential campaign.
Mr Trump was second with 19 per cent support.