Hispanic leaders want the republican party to condemn Donald Trump for his racist remarks. So far, not many of the GOP have said anything about Trump’s remarks. The only one who seems angry by Trump is Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who is Hispanic. Rubio said Trump’s comments were, “not just offensive and inaccurate, but also divisive.”
Trump said Mexican immigrants are,
“Bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.”
Trump said in a message to his supporters that,
“My statements have been contorted to seem racist and discriminatory. What I want is for legal immigrants to not be unfairly punished because others are coming into America illegally, flooding the labor market and not paying taxes.”
Trump didn’t mention the difference between legal and illegal Mexican immigrants. He only said Mexican immigrants. The way the other republican candidates aren’t responding to Trump’s racist comment could hurt the republican party in the presidential campaign.
Rev. Gabriel Salguero, President of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition has said that,
“We’re listening very, very closely, not just what candidates say but what they don’t say — the sins of commission and the sins of omission.”
Chris Christie said Trump’s comments were “wholly inappropriate.” But in a subsequent radio interview, he said Trump is,
“a really wonderful guy (who’s) always been a good friend.”
Rick Perry has said,
“I don’t think Donald Trump’s remarks reflect the Republican Party.”
Rubio has gone on to say that the next president,
“needs to be someone who brings Americans together — not someone who continues to divide.”
Ted Cruz, also of Hispanic descent, has said that Trump is “brash,” “speaks the truth,” and terrific.” Other candidates have either said next to nothing or nothing at all.
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