Trump deserves to be called a racist

Published: Thu 8 Aug 2019, 10:13 PM

Last updated: Fri 9 Aug 2019, 12:13 AM

The recent mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, carried out by a young white man who had posted a hate-filled anti-immigrant screed shortly beforehand, has called attention to US President Donald Trump's own rhetorical affinity for white supremacy. Trump has consistently insulted Mexicans, African Americans, and other people of color. The president is careful not to incite people openly to commit violence. But many violent people feel licensed by his words to do so. This makes Trump's behavior dangerous and contemptible, and he must be held to account for it. He deserves to be called a racist. Some of his critics go further than that. They argue that race should be the central issue of the 2020 elections. Because Trump relies on angry white voters, diversity, anti-racism, and the elevation of people of color should be the counterstrategy.
- Neil Davies, Dubai

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