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Lebanon's foreign minister shouldn't celebrate Trump. Here's why

Lebanon should not celebrate any foreign president or leader who espouses “poisonous rhetoric” that affects a large portion of its population.

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A supporter of Lebanon's newly elected president, Michel Aoun, dances at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, 6 Nov. 2016, to celebrate Aoun's election. Aoun has vowed to uproot corruption and strive for nation-building in the deeply divided country.Bilal Hussein/Press Association Images. All rights reserved.

A number of supporters of newly elected Lebanese President Michel Aoun have welcomed the victory of Donald Trump. His senior advisor, current Foreign Minister and president of the Free Patriotic Movement, Mr. Gebran Bassil, tweeted the following with a reference to two national tragedies and victories for both Lebanon and the US.

Two dates America will never forget: 11/9 & 9/11... Two dates Lebanon will never forget : 13/10 & 31/10 — Gebran Bassil (@Gebran_Bassil) November 9, 2016