“New York is a ghost town”: Stars react to Trump statement

US President Donald Trump (74) dubbed his hometown New York City as a “ghost town” in a TV duel with Joe Biden (77) last Thursday evening. “See what happened to my beautiful city. I loved it, it was alive. Now it is dying, everyone is leaving New York,” said Trump, targeting the corona restrictions and the closings of restaurants and other shops . With the statement, he has not only turned the New Yorkers against him. On Twitter, he triggered a wave of criticism, which also included stars.

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“Charmed” actress Alyssa Milano (47) made it clear in a tweet: “New York is not a ghost town, but Trump’s wrongdoing will haunt our country forever.” Actress Padma Lakshmi (50) tweeted: “New York is not a ghost town you clown. And neither is it your city.” Star Trek legend George Takei (83) writes: “New York is not your city, Donald.” Actor Bradley Whitford (61) tweeted: “New York knows you, Donald Trump, and New York despises you.”

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Top political authorities have already reacted to Trump’s statement: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (59) wrote in a tweet: “The heroic New Yorkers are bringing our city back stronger than ever. The only ‘ghost town’ is Mar-a -Lago after you were forced to retire on election day. ” The latter is the residence of the US President in Florida.

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