LONDON (AP) — Stephen Hawking understands the workings of the universe — but says he cannot fathom the popularity of Donald Trump.
The British astrophysicist told ITV’s morning show Monday that the presumptive Republican Party candidate for U.S. president “is a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator.”
Hawking also appealed to British voters to vote to keep the United Kingdom inside the European Union in a June 23 referendum. He said remaining within the EU provided essential support for British scientific research as well as its economy and security.
He said: “Gone are the days we could stand on our own against the world. We need to be part of a larger group of nations, both for our security and our trade.”
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Trump tweet: Brainiac Steven Hawking is a loser. A tremendous loser. Never built a thing. Me, I’ve built lots of things, tremendous, classy things.
I’m sure Donald will handle this with his usual tact and restraint.
My guess is – a cringeworthy impression of Hawkings, followed by “I love the cripples and the cripples love me. We’re going to do very well with the cripples.”
I think he’s more likely to call him a “dummy.”
He then added, Believe me, I know. As a pesky cosmologist, it is exactly what I have done.
Although, they appear to be a somewhat higher lowest common denominator
Hawking: “Hey Trump, I was on Star Trek! Were you?”