Harris’ statements during the press conference read as follows:
“This is not new in America. Hate is not new. Hate that takes the form of racism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia is not new in our country. “It happened before this guy was in the White House, it will continue after this guy was in this White House.”
Trump didn't pull the trigger at El Paso last weekend, but he's certainly been tweeting out the ammunition. #GunSenseForum pic.twitter.com/ZvgFPejpYZ
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 10, 2019
She then concluded her statements by alleging that Trump is “fanning the flames of hate” and calling to have a “meaningful” conversation.
Trump Policies and Accusations of Racism
For quite some time, the Democrat Party has alleged that President Trump’s policies are enabling racism. These claims are commonly employed against the president’s stances on immigration, government assistance programs, and other matters.
Since the recent shootings in Ohio and Texas, the left has gone after Trump on immigration; according to the president’s critics, Trump demonizes immigrants of color. Of course, the president has denied claims of racism, noting his favor for merit-based and legal immigration.
