Washington – Hillary Clinton’s campaign is calling Donald Trump’s reaction to Britain’s vote to leave the European Union “dangerous and frightening.”
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Trump, say her aides, reacted with “pathological self-congratulations,” a lack of understanding about the situation and a focus on his own businesses rather than the economic impact on American families.
Trump “actively rooted” for the United Kingdom to leave the EU and is “rooting for the economic turmoil in its wake,” Clinton adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters.
Trump, in a news conference in Scotland, praised the vote results and drew parallels to the populist anger driving his own presidential campaign.
Clinton’s team argues that the economic downturn likely to follow the vote will prompt Americans to pick a more experienced leader.
When Americans see the impact on markets, said Clinton communications director Jen Palmieiri, “they’re going to see the need for steady leadership.”
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She is right!