Belgians had the perfect response to Donald Trump calling Brussels a 'hellhole'
Never one to miss the opportunity to insult a large group of people, Donald Trump called the Belgian capital of Brussels a "hellhole" while speaking with Fox Business Network, The New York Times reports. "You go to Brussels — I was in Brussels a long time ago, 20 years ago, so beautiful, everything is so beautiful — it's like living in a hellhole right now,” Donald Trump told anchorwoman Maria Bartiromo.
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Trump's comments sparked the hashtag #hellhole, with Belgians posting photos of the capital's central square, the Grand Place, and, of course, some delicious snaps of fries, Belgian waffles, chocolates, and beer.
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When asked to comment, the office of Mayor Yvan Mayeur of Brussels told the Times, "We don't react to Mr. Trump's comments. Have a nice day."
