Finally, when reporters asked President Trump about his earlier statements, he doubled down, affirming their factuality:
Controversies Surrounding “Animals” Remark and MS-13
The majority of President Trump’s remarks turn out to be controversial in one form or another. Some Americans have attributed this dichotomy to the inherently divisive political climate. Others have faulted extreme criticism of the President; many Trump supporters have referred to this as ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome.’
Many conservatives and Trump supporters are also pushing back against Americans who censured the President’s aforesaid comments. Others have questioned whether the media dislikes the President more than they dislike the crimes committed by MS-13 gang members.