If you, like me, thought that the Trump naming of the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists sounded reluctant and still semi-equivocal (he couldn't resist still referring to "other hate groups" - which I took to be a dig at Lefty groups like Black Lives matter), then you'd be right.
Slate (and AP) note that he had to be cajoled into making the further statement and was very unhappy about it, the fool man baby that he is:
Loath to appear to be admitting a mistake, Trump was
reluctant to adjust his remarks. The president had indicated to advisers
before his initial statement Saturday that he wanted to stress a need
for law and order, which he did. He later expressed anger to those close
to him about what he perceived as the media’s unfair assessment of his
remarks, believing he had effectively denounced all forms of bigotry,
according to outside advisers and White House officials.
Several of Trump’s senior advisers, including new chief of
staff John Kelly, had urged him to make a more specific condemnation,
warning that the negative story would not go away and that the rising
tide of criticism from fellow Republicans on Capitol Hill could endanger
his legislative agenda, according to two White House officials.
And then he tweeted specifically:
Made additional remarks on Charlottesville and realize once again that the #Fake News Media will never be satisfied...truly bad people!
It's a pity that simple but chronic immaturity isn't grounds for impeachment.
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