Trump tweets about Diwali celebrations, forgets to mention 'Hindus'
What's the story
US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at a White House ceremony but surprisingly omitted the word 'Hindus', the largest community in the world that celebrates the festival of lights, in his tweets, drawing severe criticism from netizens. Trump hosted Diwali celebrations today in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House, which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials. Here's more.
First tweet
Diwali, a holiday observed by Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains: Trump
In his first tweet, Trump forgot to greet the Hindus. "Today, we gathered for Diwali, a holiday observed by Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains throughout the US... Hundreds of millions of people have gathered with family & friends to light the Diya and to mark the beginning of a New Year," Trump initially tweeted, attaching a YouTube link of the WH event along with it.
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CNN correspondent reminds Trump of his gaffe
It also is a major Hindu holiday https://t.co/mPf2tpi3Dm
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) November 13, 2018
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Trump forgot to add 'Hindus' in second tweet, too!
Today, we gathered for Diwali, a holiday observed by Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains throughout the United States around the world. Hundreds of millions of people have gathered with family friends to light the Diya and to mark the beginning of a New Year. https://t.co/epHogpTY1A pic.twitter.com/9LUwnhngWJ
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 13, 2018
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'Trump reposts another message. And still leaves out Hindus...'
So after initially not including Hindus in his first Diwali tweet, Trump deletes that tweet and reposts another message. And still leaves out Hindus... https://t.co/4Rw5VLkVUe
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) November 13, 2018
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Trump finally gets it right in the third attempt
It was my great honor to host a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, in the Roosevelt Room at the @WhiteHouse this afternoon. Very, very special people! https://t.co/kQk7IvpSFo pic.twitter.com/tYlBABg4JF
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 13, 2018
Information
White House chose to ignore questions on Trump's tweets
Though social media had a field day, White House didn't respond to questions on the tweets by the President and the criticism that he didn't mention 'Hindus' in his tweets. But, Time magazine, pointing out, said, "President Trump leaves out Hindus in Diwali tweets."