Stephen Hawking Says He's Baffled By Trump's Popularity
LONDON (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking says he can't understand Trump's popularity.
The British astrophysicist told ITV's morning show Monday that the presumptive Republican Party candidate for U.S. president "is a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator.''
Hawking also appealed to British voters to vote to keep the United Kingdom inside the European Union in a June 23 referendum. He said remaining within the EU provided essential support for British scientific research as well as its economy and security.
He said: "Gone are the days we could stand on our own against the world. We need to be part of a larger group of nations, both for our security and our trade.''
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