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Hillary Clinton posted a message to Muslims on Twitter that left many social media users asking questions.
The Democratic presidential front-runner addressed all Muslims in observing Ramadan, the Islamic holy month marked by fasting and prayer.
As we begin Ramadan, I wish all Muslims a blessed time of reflection, family, and good health. Ramadan Mubarak. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 5, 2016
Twitter users questioned Clinton’s use of “we” in her tweet and whether it meant she was now a Muslim as well.
— Michelle Ray (@GaltsGirl) June 5, 2016
“We”? @HillaryClinton when have you converted? #Ramadhan https://t.co/SUa7ULajp3
— MoxNisi (@moxnisi) June 5, 2016
As WE begin Ramadan? Now your Muslim too? I just can’t keep up I guess. Moron ? https://t.co/6MsVdFO42q
— Angie (@ang_yow) June 5, 2016
As “we” begin Ramadan? We? RT @WayneMelanson: More useless pandering from the queen of chuzputt. https://t.co/FhAsCmuagF
— Southern Daisy (@SouthrnDaisies) June 5, 2016
@SouthrnDaisies @watchmennews @WayneMelanson @HillaryClinton I don’t remember you wishing us a Merry Christmas
— DWagner (@Dwagner2465) June 5, 2016
What do you mean by “we”? https://t.co/Z79Y0FAbSA
— Country Momma (@FLSouthernMomma) June 5, 2016
Many Twitter users were not joining the former secretary of state in her greeting.
@skorpyos @HillaryClinton Yes, thank you for supporting a religion that suppresses women’s rights and funds international terrorism.
— Madam Corruption (@pegme69hrd) June 5, 2016
@HillaryClinton I always hate when politicians have to make those phony announcements. Politicians should just refrain from it all.
— Mιтcнell Kαde Ⓜ️ (@kade6767) June 5, 2016
ALL Muslims? Even the ones you helped to kill Ambassador Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty & Tyrone Woods? #Trump https://t.co/myaVncXoVZ
— Anthony Cumia (@AnthonyCumia) June 5, 2016
all muslims? does that include the families of the muslims, the rebels you helped arm, killed? https://t.co/che4JID9sq
— MetalMackay41 (@Metalmackay41) June 5, 2016
@asamjulian @HillaryClinton Ambassador Stevens is unavailable for comment…
— Scales (@MeatScales) June 5, 2016
@dm3300 @HillaryClinton no, she’s pandering for cash and votes as usual. pic.twitter.com/VJRjJbZP1N
— Madam Corruption (@pegme69hrd) June 5, 2016
This tweet brought to you by the government of Saudi Arabia ?#FollowTheMoney https://t.co/mE95VmxQVx
— Literally Stifler (@FreeSpeechOrDie) June 5, 2016
@HillaryClinton This is #America. “We” celebrate freedom, and abhor evil. pic.twitter.com/GHWGr1MEJj
— Jo Wallace (@Ms10AC) June 6, 2016
@HillaryClinton The correct thing to write would be “As Ramadan begins”…unless you are Muslim. But I see what you’re trying to do.
— Maria McNeill (@californiaria) June 6, 2016
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