Rights advocates and Muslim advocacy groups have repeatedly criticised Donald Trump for rhetoric that they say demonises and mocks Muslims, immigrants and ethnic minorities. (EPA Images pic)DALTON: US President Donald Trump made a joke about the popularity of the name Mohammad in the Muslim world as he mocked Iran's presidency during a campaign speech on Friday.
"You know, if you're in doubt about somebody's name from the Middle East, just say 'Mohammad,'" Trump told a crowd in Dalton, Georgia. "You have about a 65% chance. 'Hello, Mohammad.' I've done it for years now. I've never been wrong."
Mohammad is one of the most common male names among Muslims, who often name their sons after the Prophet Mohammad.
