In a move that seems to have annoyed Twitter and journalists in equal measure, The Times got Michael Gove to interview president-elect Donald Trump.
As well as discussing Britain’s place within America’s heart, the interview produced an meme-worthy photo, which is making the rounds online.
Donald Trump and Michael Gove.
One of the most revolting images I have seen in a long, long time. pic.twitter.com/PwGgt95Dll
— Dr Jez Phillips (@drjezphillips) January 16, 2017
That thumbs up photo Gove_Trump made me feel embarrassed for Michael Gove & for my country.
— Barry Sheerman (@BarrySheerman) January 16, 2017
Tickets Available At The Box Office – Check Daily For Returns! #gove #trump pic.twitter.com/2Cxc49wqdl
— Steph Daly (@GlwWestEnd) January 16, 2017
The photo spawned some hilarious copy-cats…
Gove: "So Britain is first in the queue?"
Trump: "You're doing great" pic.twitter.com/xwca8iVE73— Ken Shabby (@MrKenShabby) January 16, 2017
Donald Trump is delighted to meet "top British journalist" Michael Gove. pic.twitter.com/mxmbeJmKjn
— Andrew Graystone (@AndrewGraystone) January 16, 2017
… and a depressing collage.
2016…2017…2018? #Trump #Gove pic.twitter.com/ISNxMsay75
— Palmerston the Cat (@PalmerstonFOCat) January 16, 2017
This twitter user just wanted it all to stop.
WILL EVERYONE JUST PLEASE STOP REPOSTING THAT PIC OF TRUMP AND GOVE IT'S TRIGGERING ME. THANKS.
— Sandra (@lofidelica) January 16, 2017
Unfortunately, this particular train of mickey-taking and despair doesn’t look like it’s pulling into a station for a while, so we may as well embrace the journey.This person is seeking the answer to the question on everyone’s lips.
What will happen when Gove with his weird hands shakes Trump's tiny baby hands? pic.twitter.com/v0ImdqNr7N
— Dr Adam Rutherford (@AdamRutherford) January 15, 2017
While others are looking at how the interview may go down in history… if we all live past 2017.
I can see that photograph of Trump and Gove being used in history classes to explain the context of World War 3.
— Chris McPhail (@ChrisMcPhaiI) January 16, 2017
Just two more horsemen and we've got ourselves an apocalypse party. Whatever shall I wear… #Gove #Trump
— Niall (@HumbleFolkss) January 16, 2017
Oh vomit. Did I really hear Trump and Gove in the same interview? Amongst the worlds most despised men. I can't take any more. Just awful.
— Frankcallaghanart (@FrankCArt) January 16, 2017
Twitter users had some pretty damning things to say about the pair.
If ever there was any doubt, Gove's interview with Trump proves that whatever else he is, he's not a journalist.
— Robin Lustig (@robinlustig) January 15, 2017
"I'm no expert on trade negotiations," says Michael Gove before confidently predicting we'll get a good deal from Trump.
— Adam Bienkov (@AdamBienkov) January 16, 2017
How badly must a person's life have gone for them to see a Michael Gove interview of Donald Trump & think "Those guys make sense"
— Will Black (@WillBlackWriter) January 16, 2017
Stay tuned, folks, we’re pretty sure this one isn’t over.
