Malta denies claim of ‘US troops in Malta’
Cynthia McKinney
The government last night categorically denied claims made by a former US Congresswoman that “12,000 U.S. troops (are) stationed in Malta and they are about to make their descent into Libya”.
Cynthia McKinney, a peace activist and a US Presidential nominee for the Green Party, made the statement on her blog http://allthingscynthiamckinney.posterous.com under the headline: Why Is President Obama Sending 12,000 US Troops To Libya?
She said she received the information from foreign media publications and “Libyan sources” but later added that she hoped it was wrong.
“The allegations are completely false,” the government said in a statement. Ms McKinney has opposed the US’s military intervention in Libya and had accused Nato and her country of trying to assassinate Muammar Gaddafi.
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James Dewar
Jan 17th, 23:10
Scary irresponsible comment! An apology would definitely be in order!
Justin Spiteri
Jan 17th, 19:21
What about as a nation, demanding a public apology on US state tv to Malta, from this woman?....
Evarist Saliba
Jan 17th, 14:41
Is Ms McKnney really a nominee to stand for election to the post of president of the United States of America ?
Assuming that she has really been told that there are 12,000 US military personnel in Malta, is she so gullible as to accept this statement, and repeat it publicly?
Incredible.
James Tyrrell
Jan 17th, 14:23
The scary part of this story is that this idiot made it as far as US Congresswoman! Of course everyone knows that these troops are hiding throughout Malta disguised as immigrants. The thinking behind this is that it will look like normal repatriation when the Government send them back to Libya.
Ivor Ramsden
Jan 17th, 13:54
quote - "... a FORMER US Congresswoman ... "
I wonder why she isn't in Congress any more? Maybe there's hope.
Joe Cordina
Jan 17th, 12:25
We would gladly like to have 12000 US tourists on our4 island :) troops? we have no space for them sorry :(
Victor Pulis
Jan 17th, 11:32
Obviously Ms. McKinney (despite her surname) has never been to malta!! where in the world would we keep 12,000 US troops without anyone noticing them?! Comino is not big enough!
M Farrugia
Jan 17th, 11:27
Ms McKinney's false statement is the joke of the year. Even if it was stated on 1st. April (Aprl's fool) no one would believed it. I am sure that this statement was not send to her by someone from the Maltese Green Party.
francois esteva'
Jan 17th, 11:25
The trouble with the Yanks Sorry < the Americans is they run before they can walk or jump in head first before thinking, we all know the friendly fire towards some of my British friends serving in Afghanistan, ithink we all know the rest about this nation. Typical mouthy American! what a cheek.
Ms.D. Galea
Jan 17th, 11:24
where are we supposed to be keeping in hiding 12.000
joseph spiteri
Jan 17th, 11:02
Even Criminals say they are not Guilty after they have been caught on the spot.
M Vella***
Jan 17th, 10:05
People like her are running the USA,my God! LOL
Steve Busuttil
Jan 17th, 09:19
yes they are waiting for aliens to land at hagar qim in anticipation of the end of the world on the 21st Dec
Dorielle Soler
Jan 17th, 09:14
We don't even have SPACE for 12000 US troops lol !