Trump's comments came after two days of immense public pressure that he forcefully condemn white supremacists who gathered for a rally at which the counterprotester was killed. Much of the commentary focused on the timing of the statement and why Trump didn't specifically condemn racist hate groups immediately rather than waiting for several days. Yet the statement also lacked one powerful -- and critical -- component: Trump failed to specifically reject support of the white nationalists, racists and bigots who say they back him. Many of these groups appear emboldened since Trump's election and seem to see the President as an ally in the White House. We're going to fufill the promises of Donald Trump."

Source: CNN August 14, 2017 22:30 UTC