Trump sparks outrage with tweet about Wade's murdered cousin
U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump sparked controversy on Saturday, when he addressed the recent death of Nykea Aldridge - the cousin of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade - on Twitter.
Dwyane Wade's cousin was just shot and killed walking her baby in Chicago. Just what I have been saying. African-Americans will VOTE TRUMP!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2016
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Trump's tweet was not well-received by many on social media, who felt the Republican nominee used Aldridge's death to promote his political campaign.
@realDonaldTrump An absolute disgrace
— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) August 27, 2016
@realDonaldTrump Not even a thought and a prayer this time?
— Sahil Lavingia (@shl) August 27, 2016
Nykea Aldridge's family just started mourning, @realDonaldTrump. I know from experience how painful this is. And this is what you do.
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) August 27, 2016
Several others also criticized Trump for originally misspelling Wade's first name.
@realDonaldTrump You can't pretend to care enough to check the spelling of his name before exploiting his cousin's horrific death?
— Alafair Burke (@alafairburke) August 27, 2016
@Bruisey @mikefreemanNFL @realDonaldTrump also not good at spelling
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2016