Donald Trump has a hate group problem
This morning during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” businessman Donald Trump repeatedly dodged questions about the Ku Klux Klan and notorious white nationalist David Duke, who announced recently his support for Trump’s campaign.
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Heidi Beirich released the following statement:
“Donald Trump’s statements this morning are just the latest in a string of incidents where he has used his massive media presence, especially his Twitter account with over 6 million followers, to elevate extremist ideas and individuals. Despite being called out by journalists and organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center, these incidents continue. Condemning David Duke and the Ku Klux Klan at every opportunity should be the easiest thing anyone can do. The hatefulness of their ideas and actions are well-established and should be denounced forcefully by all responsible political leaders.”
Other resources
- David Duke profile
- Ku Klux Klan profile
- Active Hate Groups in 2015
- SPLC statement on Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering US
- Trump Retweets Racist 'White Genocide' Twitter Account
- Meet Frank Gaffney, Donald Trump’s Expert on Muslim Conspiracies
- Trump 2016: White Nationalists Throw Their Support Behind The Donald
- An Energized White Nationalist Movement Rallies Behind Trump’s Immigration Plan
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