Trump signs resolution condemning white supremacists
US President Donald Trump has signed a resolution condemning white supremacists following violence at a demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia, last month.
"As Americans, we condemn the recent violence in Charlottesville and oppose hatred, bigotry, and racism in all forms," Trump said in a statement released by the White House on Thursday.
"No matter the color of our skin or our ethnic heritage, we all live under the same laws, we all salute the same great flag, and we are all made by the same almighty God," he continued.
"We are a Nation founded on the truth that all of us are created equal. As one people, let us move forward to rediscover the bonds of love and loyalty that bring us together as Americans."
Last month, thousands of people across the US took part in protests against Trump and hate groups after white supremacists incited a bloody demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The protests were held after deadly clashes broke out in Charlottesville between white supremacists and counter-protester at the site of the "Unite the Right" event.
Heather Heyer, 32, was killed and some 20 others were injured when a 20-year-old Nazi sympathizer identified as James Alex Fields Jr plowed his car into a crowd taking part in the counter-protest.
After taking a mild stance initially, Trump finally bowed to overwhelming pressure and condemned the white supremacists that incited the bloody demonstration in Charlottville.
“Racism is evil,” said Trump, delivering a statement from the White House at a hastily arranged appearance meant to halt the growing political threat posed by the unrest.
“And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans.”
Critics say that Trump’s divisive rhetoric and policies against immigrants and minorities before and after his election has emboldened far-right groups and promoted hate crimes across the country.
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