A YOUNG people’s champion from Bolton has hit back at US President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘Muslim ban’.

Saeed Atcha, aged 20, resigned from the United States London Embassy Young Leaders Programme (YLUK) in December, in light of the anti-Muslim rhetoric voiced by President Trump.

On Friday, Mr Trump signed an executive order banning visas to the US to nationals from seven countries: Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, which are all Muslim-majority nations.

Speaking to the Bolton News, Saeed Atcha said: “What we’re seeing in the ‘Disunited States of America’ is disgusting.

“I think it’s right that countries should have strong borders but I think this is a step too far – a total ban for seven countries – it’s divisive, and completely goes against what American citizens believe in.”

Mr Atcha said if Donald Trump believes all Muslims are terrorists, then that amounts to extremism which is “hurtful to see”.

He said it did not just affect Muslims, but all compassionate people across the globe.

The Manchester Metropolitan University student, who is CEO of Xplode Magazine, a youth charity working to get the jobless back into work in Greater Manchester, added that America has been devalued by Trump’s words and actions.

“The President should guide and inspire, not be an extremist himself,” he said.

“When I left my position as a US/UK young leader, the then-ambassador Matthew Barzun wrote to me to say the ‘special relationship’ needs me, and other young leaders to stay engaged and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.

“I’m very much looking forward to the peaceful protests at President Trump’s state visit later this year.”