He denounced " hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides ," but in that moment didn't specifically mention the white supremacists who staged the event. • Both the white supremacists and the counterdemonstrators blamed each other for instigating clashes. Both groups accused Charlottesville police of not doing enough to prevent the violence. JUST WATCHED Trump defends Charlottesville statement (full remarks) Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Trump defends Charlottesville statement (full remarks) 15:57At Trump Tower, he told reporters that he thinks "there is blame on both sides" for the Charlottesville violence. A Facebook page purportedly linked to the event has sought to distance itself from last weekend's white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.

Source: CNN August 19, 2017 02:03 UTC