#LastNightInSweden: celebrities and the Swedish mock Donald Trump's bizarre claims
Donald Trump has baffled everyone from politicians to celebrities with the strange claims he made about Sweden over the weekend.
Although he has insisted his reference was to an as yet unidentified Fox News story, many have been left trying to figure out exactly what he meant.
"You look at what's happening last night in Sweden," Mr Trump said. "Sweden. Who would believe this? Sweden. They took in large numbers. They're having problems like they never thought possible."
No incident occurred in Sweden and the country's baffled government asked the US State Department to explain.
"My statement as to what's happening in Sweden was in reference to a story that was broadcast on @FoxNews concerning immigrants & Sweden," Mr Trump said in a tweet on Sunday.
A White House spokeswoman told reporters after the incident that Mr Trump had been referring generally to rising crime and not a specific incident in the Scandinavian country, after Fox News linked reported rising crime rates in the country to immigration.
Of course, jokes and memes sprung up on social media and people sprang up to share their views about what on Earth happened in Sweden.
Chelsea Clinton made a joke
What happened in Sweden Friday night? Did they catch the Bowling Green Massacre perpetrators?
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 19, 2017
Of course, JK Rowling chimed in
#MakeBiscuitDryAgainhttps://t.co/C7rPpZrcNf
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 19, 2017
The Swedish Embassy was confused about the allegations
@fuadmb About #swedenincident#lastnightinsweden unclear to us what President Trump was referring to,have asked US officials for explanation
— Embassy of Sweden US (@SwedeninUSA) February 19, 2017
But then said said it would inform the Trump administration about the country's immigration policies
We look forward to informing the US administration about Swedish immigration and integration policies. https://t.co/x5G3euOWRh
— Embassy of Sweden US (@SwedeninUSA) February 19, 2017
The Swedish Foreign Minister tweeted about how 'fake news' was the phrase of 2017
På förekommen anledning. https://t.co/9gBI3PC3ea
— Margot Wallström (@margotwallstrom) February 19, 2017
Many IKEA jokes were made
After the terrible events #lastnightinSweden , IKEA have sold out of this: pic.twitter.com/Bs1XI7ffKG
— Jeanna Skinner (@JeannaLStars) February 19, 2017
ABBA was brought into it
In response to #lastnightinsweden, Sweden has deployed their elite force of Super Troupers. pic.twitter.com/Qk4cdWriwz
— Courtney (@CHydeDesign) February 19, 2017
This map released by Swedish government officials clearly shows that the bad guys had an escape plan #lastnightinsweden#theswedishincidentpic.twitter.com/fZfq5REVhI
— Tonje S. Ertzaas (@TonjeSE) February 19, 2017
Did Swedish Chef go on a rampage?
Shocking video of last night in Sweden!#swedenincident#lastnightinsweden#swedenattack#trump#LiarInChief#fakenews#resist#resistancepic.twitter.com/ENPyktiskU
— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) February 19, 2017
Some shocking and awful things did happen in Sweden
#LastNightInSweden someone ordered two kebabs and a hamburger but never picked it up. Horrible scenes. pic.twitter.com/N7JkottwkF
— Jesper Kihlberg (@Kihlberg90) February 19, 2017
#lastnightinsweden: Free healthcare & education. Paid vacation & maternity leave. Democracy. Just the usual Scandinavian stuff....
— Lars K. Christensen (@lkchr) February 19, 2017
Meanwhile in Sweden hoards of them are streaming over the border. #lastnightinSwedenpic.twitter.com/r1yK7fLALl
— percy dashwood (@percydashwood) February 19, 2017
Scenes of appalling despair #LastNightInSwedenpic.twitter.com/qpKPPtJdd0
— Julian Power (@JueRobWilPo) February 19, 2017
live shot from #lastnightinsweden! #Trump#SwedenLastNight#bjoernoutpic.twitter.com/KizV23NcUT
— p. less (@Bundeshashtag) February 19, 2017
