On Wednesday, President Trump spoke out about the existence of illegal gang members in America, reports The Hill.
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:
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.