Twitter reacts to Trump's Sweden comment

Donald Trump just cannot amuse you enough. Just when you thought you have heard all the outlandish things coming out of his mouth, he gives you another meme-worthy comment.

Speaking at a rally on Saturday, the US president reiterated his stance on refugees, saying “what happened last night in Sweden” is connected to the country’s policy of taking in large number of refugees.Except the world didn’t know what happened last night in Sweden.

The comment left everyone confused, including the Swedish government as to what event Trump was pointing at.

Former Swedish prime minister Carl Bildt wants to know what’s Trump's been smokin’.

Sweden? Terror attack? What has he been smoking? Questions abound. https://t.co/XWgw8Fz7tj

— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) February 19, 2017

Former PM Alexander Stubb reiterates that his country is immigration-friendly.

Dear @realDonaldTrump, Sweden is immigration friendly, international & liberal. One of the most prosperous, richest, safest places on earth.

— Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb) February 19, 2017

Some resorted to rational responses.

I'm safe! In fact, we're all safe here in Sweden.#lastnightinsweden @POTUS @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/tdZnX0O0Qn

— Kenneth Bodin (@KennethBodin) February 19, 2017

And then there were the funny ones.

Always forget what never happened in Sweden!! Such Untragic events, they'll fornever stay in history!! #JeSuisIKEA #lastnightinsweden pic.twitter.com/b1yBc9stZo

— Rafaela Kostaki (@rafaela_kostaki) February 20, 2017

And more.

Graphic image! #lastnightinsweden was a devastating tragedy! Half of the victims wearing street shoes on the court - sad!!l pic.twitter.com/bahvs95TP6

— interactiveSQUASH (@isquashglobal) February 20, 2017

Clearly, somebody is not pleased.

He didn't specify he saw a clip on TV last night about Sweden. Left liberals job: Make something out of nothing = #lastnightinsweden

— Archimedes (@Archimedes02) February 20, 2017

Reacting to this, Trump said that his comment was based on a television report he had seen.

My statement as to what's happening in Sweden was in reference to a story that was broadcast on @FoxNews concerning immigrants & Sweden.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2017

Fox News, a US channel which is usually cited quiet favourably by Trump, is reported to have run a story on Friday on the alleged migrant-related crime problems in the country.

Speaking on the issue, White House spokesperson told reporters on Sunday that Trump had been referring generally to rising crime, not a specific incident in the Scandinavian country, reports Reuters.

Sweden's embassy in the United States repeated Trump's tweet about having seen the Fox report, and added, "We look forward to informing the US administration about Swedish immigration and integration policies."

Trump has quiet often been criticised for making statements with no evidence and presenting 'alternative facts', a term used by his administration, to the people.