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SPLC statement on Charlottesville
August 12, 2017
Richard Cohen
President
Trump again refuses to take responsibility for a resurgence of white nationalism
After the deadly clash between hundreds of white supremacists and counter-protesters today in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump called for Americans to “come together."
He used similar words in his victory speech in the wee hours of Nov. 9, even as white supremacists began to celebrate.
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His calls for the country to unite will continue to be meaningless as long he fails to take responsibility for his role in dividing it – something he conspicuously avoided again during his press conference today.
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Duke’s words reflect the views of a white nationalist movement that sees Trump as its champion. Let there be no mistake: This is a fascist movement that threatens not only extremist violence but our democracy as well.
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After the deadly clash between hundreds of white supremacists and counter-protesters today in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump called for Americans to “come together."
He used similar words in his victory speech in the wee hours of Nov. 9, even as white supremacists began to celebrate.
<snip>
His calls for the country to unite will continue to be meaningless as long he fails to take responsibility for his role in dividing it – something he conspicuously avoided again during his press conference today.
<snip>
Duke’s words reflect the views of a white nationalist movement that sees Trump as its champion. Let there be no mistake: This is a fascist movement that threatens not only extremist violence but our democracy as well.
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https://www.splcenter.org/news/2017/08/12/trump-again-refuses-take-responsibility-resurgence-white-nationalism
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