![Twitter has been alive since Boris Johnson was officially named UK PM. [Image via The White House/Flickr]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/7/23/660x290/b_502x220x82/twitter-has-been-alive-since-boris-johnson-was-officially-named-uk-pm-image-the-white-houseflickr_2299131.jpg "Twitter has been alive since Boris Johnson was officially named UK PM. [Image via The White House/Flickr]")
Boris Johnson was officially announced the next UK prime minister on Tuesday afternoon after beating out Jeremy Hunt in the Conservative leadership contest. On Wednesday afternoon, Johnson will assume his new role, as Theresa May tenders her resignation as prime minister to Queen Elizabeth II.
Naturally, Twitter was alive with the news, naturally not in a good way but with plenty of humour. One tweet that had to be deleted and reposted was a congratulatory message by Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, who referred to Johnson as the prime minister of the United Kingston. Naturally, even though it was deleted, the tweet survived.
Princeling Ivanka congratulates @BorisJohnson on becoming the next Prime Minister of Jamaica pic.twitter.com/V7aoigThWm
— Alfons López Tena #FBPE (@alfonslopeztena) July 23, 2019While Boris and Donald haven't always been friends, with video footage shared of Boris criticizing the US President, Trump has already tweeted his congratulations, saying Johnson will be "great."
The following are some of the top tweets of the day.
US President Donald Trump congratulates Boris Johnson
He has recently said in a video interview that he likes Johnson, and that he will do a "good job" after Theresa May messed up Brexit. He said Johnson is a "different type of guy," pointing out that he, himself is different.
Congratulations to Boris Johnson on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He will be great!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 23, 2019
Boris Johnson is a 'serial liar'
Criticism is rife on Twitter about the announcement of Johnson as Prime Minister. Owen Jones also tweeted, "The king of the clown racists congratulates his mini-me."
The Tories have elected Boris Johnson as leader. He is a serial liar, a charlatan, and a bigot. Make sure everyone knows the truth pic.twitter.com/yNYQoo9L0Q
— Owen Jones🌹 (@OwenJones84) July 23, 2019
Trump's congratulations are the validation Johnson needs
Another tweet said Donald Trump's support is what Johnson has been seeking.
Just the validation Boris Johnson needed https://t.co/w6xbj0eB4t
— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) July 23, 2019
No holding back with criticism
This Twitter user says both Trump and Johnson are "thick."
You only think that because you are also thick
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) July 23, 2019
Racists support racists?
Others were not surprised that one racist would support another.
Racist supports racist shocker.
— Rachael Swindon (@Rachael_Swindon) July 23, 2019
Similarity in hair styles
Although Boris has recently been to the barber, both men's wild blonde hair was compared, with criticism that both men are "fascist."
Boris Johnson is a fascist, like you. He also has similar hair as you.
— Jeffrey Guterman (@JeffreyGuterman) July 23, 2019
Unfit to be president
And naturally, Johnson's past criticisms of Trump have reared their ugly heads.
"a quite stupefying ignorance that makes him, frankly, unfit to hold the office of president of the United States."
— JRehling (@JRehling) July 23, 2019
-Boris Johnson on Donald Trump
