Trump tweets lead to accusations of racism

US President Donald Trump is mired in yet more controversy (MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

Donald Trump has been accused of racism for comments he's made about a group of congresswomen from minority ethnic backgrounds.

The US President tweeted that the Democratic congresswomen "originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world" and that they should go back.

Of the four women it's believed that Trump is referring to, three were born in the US and the fourth moved to the country as a child.

He also said that the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, would be able to quickly work out free travel arrangements.

Pelosi rejected Trump's comments, describing them as xenophobic, while congresswoman Rashida Tlaib called for the President to be impeached.

More from International

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Music Mix

    9:00pm - 11:00pm

    Enjoy your favourite music back to back commercial free, tune in to the Music Mix everyday from 1 until 2 for the music you love and the news updates you need

  • The Music Mix

    11:00pm - 10:00am

    Enjoy your favourite music back to back commercial free, tune in to the Music Mix everyday from 1 until 2 for the music you love and the news updates you need

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!