Update: Turns out Trump re-sent the tweet hours later in 2013, and has not yet deleted it.
This morning, Donald Trump deleted one of his most iconic tweets.
It was sent on September 11th, 2013—the day on which many are mourning the loss of loved ones, or recalling where they were on the day that changed American history.
On September 11th, 2013, Donald Trump wanted to extend well wishes, even to “haters” and “losers.”
He tweeted: “I would like to extend my best wishes to all, even the haters and losers, on this special date, September 11th.”
This morning, the boss drew attention to the tweet, saying, “How pathetic is someone who thinks this an appropriate comment for ‘this special date, 9/11.'”
How pathetic is someone who thinks this an appropriate comment for “this special date, 9/11.” https://t.co/8U2cv3y3OC
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) September 11, 2015
Shortly thereafter, Trump deleted his offensive tweet. Following controversial statements that he has “more training militarily than a lot of the guys that go into the military,” and criticism of Senator John McCain’s service to America, the now-presidential candidate may realize this wasn’t the wisest statement for a solemn day.
The tweet is still available in a web archive here.
