Varadkar thinks Trump's comments are 'racist, sexist and misogynistic'

"Any reasonable person" can see some of US presidential candidate elect Donald Trump's comments are "racist, sexist and misogynistic", Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar has said.

Varadkar thinks Trump's comments are 'racist, sexist and misogynistic'

"Any reasonable person" can see some of US presidential candidate elect Donald Trump's comments are "racist, sexist and misogynistic", Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar has said, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

The Fine Gael cabinet member made the remarks hours after Taoiseach Enda Kenny broke his silence on the controversial Republican politician, saying his party leader was right to criticise the high-profile businessman.

Speaking after Mr Kenny told the Dáil today Mr Trump has put forward "racist and dangerous" policies, Mr Varadkar said anyone following the US election race knows this to be true.

Responding to questions at a Dublin city book launch, the Social Protection Minister said "no one can be in any doubt" Mr Trump's comments have offended a large number of people.

"I think any reasonable would agree some of the comments he's made are racist, particularly in relation to latinos and also many of the things he has said are sexist. And don't show a positive attitude towards women.

"Ultimately it is up to American citizens to determine who their President is. But I know how most Irish people would vote.

"It's up to American citizens to decide who they elect as president. We will of course work with whoever Americans decide to elect as President. But I don't think there can be any doubt that many of the speeches he has made were racist and showed a very misogynistic attitude to women," Mr Varadkar said.

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