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Donald Trump says 'racism is evil' as he condemns Charlottesville violence two days after death of protester
Harriet Alexander, new york
14 AUGUST 2017 • 6:03PM
President Donald Trump finally condemned the “evil” of “racist violence” in Charlottesville on Monday, two days after a white supremacist rally in the Virginia town that left three people dead.
After mounting criticism at his failure to speak out against white supremacist groups, Mr Trump addressed the nation from the White House and warned those behind Saturday’s riots that they will be held criminally responsible.
And, after widespread cross-party anger at his initial response – in which he condemned violence “on many sides” – the president on Monday delivered a more measured response, in which he called out neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan.
“I would like to provide the nation with an update on the ongoing federal response to the horrific attack and violence that was witnessed by everyone,” said Mr Trump.
“To anyone who acted criminally at this weekend’s racist violence, you will be held fully accountable.”
He described the rally on Saturday as an “egregious display of hatred and violence” which, he said, “has no place in America.”
He continued: “Racism is evil. And those who cause violence in its name are thugs – including the KKK, neo Nazis and white supremacists and other hate groups.
“We are a nation founded on the premise that all are created equal.”
[b]Mr Trump paid tribute to Heather Heyer, the 32-year-old who died when James Fields rammed his car into a group of anti-hate protesters.
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He also commended the two Virginia state troopers who died in a helicopter crash on Saturday.
“These three fallen Americans embody the goodness and decency of our nation,” he said.
“In times such as these, America has always shown its true character.”
Harriet Alexander, new york
14 AUGUST 2017 • 6:03PM
President Donald Trump finally condemned the “evil” of “racist violence” in Charlottesville on Monday, two days after a white supremacist rally in the Virginia town that left three people dead.
After mounting criticism at his failure to speak out against white supremacist groups, Mr Trump addressed the nation from the White House and warned those behind Saturday’s riots that they will be held criminally responsible.
And, after widespread cross-party anger at his initial response – in which he condemned violence “on many sides” – the president on Monday delivered a more measured response, in which he called out neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan.
“I would like to provide the nation with an update on the ongoing federal response to the horrific attack and violence that was witnessed by everyone,” said Mr Trump.
“To anyone who acted criminally at this weekend’s racist violence, you will be held fully accountable.”
He described the rally on Saturday as an “egregious display of hatred and violence” which, he said, “has no place in America.”
He continued: “Racism is evil. And those who cause violence in its name are thugs – including the KKK, neo Nazis and white supremacists and other hate groups.
“We are a nation founded on the premise that all are created equal.”
[b]Mr Trump paid tribute to Heather Heyer, the 32-year-old who died when James Fields rammed his car into a group of anti-hate protesters.
[/b]
He also commended the two Virginia state troopers who died in a helicopter crash on Saturday.
“These three fallen Americans embody the goodness and decency of our nation,” he said.
“In times such as these, America has always shown its true character.”
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