It was probably just a mistake, but at this stage we can’t even be sure.
Donald Trump hasn’t had the best time of it this week.
A survey emerged on CNN that showed that over 40% of American people felt that they were currently living through the worst government of their lives.
On top of that, he went on a Twitter rant on Thursday, where he accused the media of “presidential harassment”, except he did it in all caps.
PRESIDENTIAL HARASSMENT! It should never be allowed to happen again!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 7, 2019
And most recently, in a video, where he was definitely looking a little less energetic than usual, the US President had an unfortunate mix-up in his words.
While speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on Thursday morning, Trump said that the “abolition of civil rights” was one of America’s finest achievements…
Have a look at the clip below:
In an ironic misspeak, Trump gives people of faith credit for our country's greatest strides, like "the abolition of civil rights." pic.twitter.com/wf8x4qgDr3
— Zack Ford (@ZackFord) February 7, 2019
Realistically, this was just a slip of the tongue from The Donald, but given the controversy that surrounds him at all times, it certainly isn’t a good look.
We’ll keep an eye on his Twitter for an official response.