'You have to support Donald Trump or you'll destroy the country', says punk icon Johnny Rotten

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28 Mar 2017, 13:42

Former Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten, also known by his real name John Lydon, joined Jamie East to chat about Donald Trump - and said Britain has to support the controversial US President whether we like it or not.

The '70s icon also blasted left-wing politicians on Jamie's show, condemning their perceived arrogance in a typically outspoken interview.

When appearing on Good Morning Britain he said that Mr Trump "terrifies politicians" but is not racist. Many were surprised at the comments, so Jamie pressed him on them today.

Lydon said: “Whether you like Donald Trump or not you have to support him, or you will destroy the country.

“To be smearing him as a racist, this isn’t right, there’s no evidence or proof to that. Until there is I’ll stand up and say 'that’s wrong.'

“There’s a terrible attitude in left-wing politics, they just feel they have the pomposity and right to throw these accusations out without any evidence.

"My world requires facts."

Listen to the full interview above