Nevertheless, the majority of the Commander-In-Chief’s backers supported his statements. Conservatives and other right-leaning individuals furthermore noted the danger that gangs pose to Americans. Refusing to denounce and take action against illegal gang members simply due to fear of being labeled racist is unwise, opined many Trump supporters.
The President’s critics especially seemed to take issue with him referring to the illegal gang members as “animals.” Critics seized this particular word to justify their assertions that Trump harbors ill will towards immigrants, Mexicans, and Hispanics. However, Trump supporters rapidly pushed back against the aforementioned accusations, claiming that the actions of the illegal gang members, and not their race, is why the President labeled them as “animals.”
Finally, members of the Trump administration have moved to pursue legal action against California’s sanctuary state laws.
