11 bizarre Donald Trump tweets that explain his political views

Real estate tycoon and reality TV persona Donald Trump is set to announce his bid for the US presidency at 11 this morning. Here's a look back over some of his eyebrow-raising tweets, on issues from border security to environmental policy:

On other politicians:

I laugh when I see Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush pretending to "love" each other, with each talking of their great friendship. Typical phony pols

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2015

On race relations:

Our great African American President hasn't exactly had a positive impact on the thugs who are so happily and openly destroying Baltimore!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 28, 2015

On advice for young people:

Pervert alert. @RepWeiner is back on twitter. All girls under the age of 18, block him immediately.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2012

Everyone knows I am right that Robert Pattinson should dump Kristen Stewart. In a couple of years, he will thank me. Be smart, Robert.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 22, 2012

On border security:

President Obama - close down the flights from Ebola infected areas right now, before it is too late! What the hell is wrong with you?

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2014

On national holidays:

I would like to wish everyone, including all haters and losers (of which, sadly, there are many) a truly happy and enjoyable Memorial Day!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 24, 2015

On himself, The Donald:

My twitter has become so powerful that I can actually make my enemies tell the truth.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 17, 2012

Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest -and you all know it! Please don't feel so stupid or insecure,it's not your fault

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9, 2013

On LGBT activist Michael Huffington:

.@ariannahuff is unattractive both inside and out. I fully understand why her former husband left her for a man- he made a good decision.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 28, 2012

On renewable energy and the environment:

It's Friday. How many bald eagles did wind turbines kill today? They are an environmental & aesthetic disaster.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 24, 2012

On political correctness:

While @BetteMidler is an extremely unattractive woman, I refuse to say that because I always insist on being politically correct.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 28, 2012

And a bonus:

The winner of Best in Show of the 139th @westminsterkennelclub Dog Show, Miss P, visited the office today. Photo: Justin McConney- The Trump Organization

A photo posted by Donald J. Trump (@realdonaldtrump) on Feb 19, 2015 at 2:57pm PST

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