Donald Trump takes a swipe at Arnold Schwarzenegger over TV ratings at National Prayer Breakfast

Jamie Bullen3 February 2017

Donald Trump has sparked a war of words with Arnold Schwarzenegger after he offered a “prayer” for the star’s television ratings on Celebrity Apprentice.

The US President branded the Terminator star at a “disaster” during the National Prayer Breakfast in front of business, political and faith leaders.

Speaking at the Hilton Hotel, Mr Trump offered a prayer to the former Governor of California who replaced him on the show after he pulled out to run his presidential campaign.

He said: “They hired a big movie star, Arnold Schwarzenegger to take my place, and we know how that turned out.

“The ratings went right down the tubes. It's been a total disaster. And Mark will never, ever bet against Trump again, and I want to just pray for Arnold, if we can, for those ratings."

Mr Schwarzenegger was quick to fire back a response as he offered to switch jobs with Mr Trump so “people can finally sleep comfortably again”.

More than 3,000 people were expected to attend the annual National Prayer Breakfast which brings together politicians with figures from the business and religious community.

The gathering, convened on the first Thursday in February, has always included the American head of state.

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