Backlash to Trump’s tweet accepting congrats over warnings against radical Islam

Donald Trump prompted outrage today after saying that he “appreciate[s] the congrats for being right on Islamic terrorism” in light of the deadly massacre in an Orlando nightclub.

Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don’t want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016

At least 50 people died and an additional 53 people were hospitalized after a deadly shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida. The tweet caused a firestorm online, with backlash coming quickly from other famous names both in and outside of the political arena. Meghan McCain, the Republican commentator and daughter of Sen. John McCain, questioned the message Trump was sending.

.@realDonaldTrump You’re congratulating yourself because 50 people are dead this morning in a horrific tragedy? — Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) June 12, 2016

Actor George Takei weighed in and shamed the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

Once again, Donald, you have shown why you cannot lead us. 50 people are dead, and you bask in congratulations. https://t.co/pUN7ceAff7

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 12, 2016

Singer John Legend has been critical of Trump in the past, and used today’s tweet as new ground to call him “truly an awful person.”

Trump is truly an awful person. https://t.co/vQp3CQ9Nmv — John Legend (@johnlegend) June 12, 2016