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UK woman wrongly tweeted by Trump 'waiting' for apology

US President Donald Trump who sent a tweet intended for British Prime Minister Theresa May to Theresa Scrivener. The UK woman said Thursday she was waiting for an apology. PHOTO | SAUL LOEB | AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • Theresa Scrivener used her middle name to set up the Twitter account @TheresaMay in 2009.
  • She received scores of messages and phone calls after the overnight tweet caused a diplomatic spat.
  • Trump's message told May to focus on her own affairs after she rebuked his decision to retweet anti-Muslim videos.

LONDON

A British woman inundated with unwanted attention after US President Donald Trump sent her a scolding tweet intended for Prime Minister Theresa May said Thursday she was waiting for an apology.

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