President Trump Speaks Out Against Illegal Gangs in America

President Trump on Illegal Gangs

Since their inception, illegal immigrants who also happen to be members of gangs have earned a very bad rap. Many Americans have furthermore expressed concerns about the added crime and lack of skills which often follow gang members. On Wednesday, President Trump vocalized his concerns with gang members who unlawfully cross the U.S. Southern border in the hereinafter statements:

“We have people coming into the country, or trying to come in, we’re stopping a lot of them; but we’re taking people out of the country, you wouldn’t believe how bad these people are. These aren’t people. These are animals, and we’re taking them out of the country at a rate that’s never happened before.”

The President shared the foregoing remarks during a meeting with California leaders who oppose their state’s current “sanctuary state” laws.

Reactions to President Trump’s Statements

Similarly to the majority of the President’s public statements, reactions varied from person to person. Some Americans viewed his rhetoric about illegal gang members in a favorable light; however, other Americans expressed aversion to the remarks and even accused President Trump of racism. Accusations of racism and xenophobia are moreover very common amongst individuals who dislike the President.