U.S. State Dept. Told The White House That Violent Protests May Break Out After President Trump's Muslim Tweetsslim tweets


The Hill: State Dept feared violent protests at US embassies after Trump tweets: report

The State Department was worried about potential protests at United States embassies in the Middle East after President Trump retweeted anti-Muslim videos, according to a CNN report published Thursday.

Officials with the State Department told the news network that embassies in the region were on high alert Wednesday, but no episodes of violence have been reported yet.

"It didn't manifest in anything actionable, but it was a big concern," an official told CNN. "We saw in Cairo and other places that simply posting something on the internet, even if nothing was intended by it, could have real consequences."

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Update: State Dept. warned White House about possible increased threats after anti-Muslim tweets (CNN)

WNU Editor: There were no protests in the Middle East over President Trump's re-tweeting of these videos because most people in the Middle East know that these incidences are true. The culture, politics, and sentiment towards Islamic extremism has changed in the Middle East to one of hostility and anger .... bottom line .... people are not going to go on the streets to voice support for these monsters nor denounce President Trump for reminding everyone of this dark period in Islam's history. So why was the U.S. State Department concerned? My guess is that they were more concerned about political correctness and what would be the reaction from Europe .... and not what the streets of the Middle East may voice. And so far .... this is exactly what has happened.

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