Kissinger's name rose to prominence on social media after a televised interview two days ago with CBS. Former US Secretary of State has been accused over the past decades of being responsible for the deaths of 900,<> civilians in Cambodia and Laos.

A number of social media activists have described Kissinger as a "war criminal", with demands for him to be tried as long as he lives. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his role in leading peace talks and stopping the war between America and Vietnam.