President-elect Donald Trump has sought to reassure Americans fearful of a crackdown on minorities – while assuring his core supporters he will not let them down on gun rights, abortion or immigration. Trump said he was “saddened” by reports that incidents of harassment and intimidation of minorities had spiked since his election – and called for it to end. I am so saddened to hear that,” Trump said when asked about the reports. Trump also stood by his pledge to build a wall on the Mexican border – but he said it could include some fencing. “The judges will be pro-life,” Trump told CBS.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 14, 2016 18:32 UTC