

Biden at one point told Trump to “shut up” after repeated interruptions. Trump’s comment was among the low points of a debate marked by testy exchanges, crosstalk, personal insults and a general lack of civility during the 90-minute exchange. MaWASHINGTON A member of the far-right nationalist Proud Boys was in communication with a person associated with the White House in the days just before the Jan.

Trump calling on the Proud Boys - a domestic terrorist group - to “stand by?” Another barely veiled threat of violence. Right before our eyes Īctors Kerry Washington and Sophia Bush urged debate viewers to channel their anger into turning out on Election Day, Nov. the Nazis to “stand by”& not only that but to go to the polls and intimidate people wanting to vote. The President of the United States refused to condemn white supremacy and he gave the go ahead to the “proud boys” a.k.a. Vote this motherfucker out.Īctor Meredith Salenger expressed her dismay. The fact that Trump said Proud Boys should “stand by” is one of the most disgusting, dangerous things that could have possibly been said. I am ashamed for my country and the world watching this shitshow.Īctor-comedian Billy Eichner slammed Trump for being what he termed “a vile, racist b-.” The President of the United States, given the explicit request and opportunity, declined to condemn white supremacists and told the Proud Boys "to stand by." For what, further instructions. Showrunner David Simon noted it as a low point for the occupant of the nation’s highest office. He told the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by.” Stand by for what? And holy shit those sure sounded like the words of a commander to his troops. How did we get here Former chairman Henry Enrique Tarrio and. There was also anger directed to Wallace for failing to challenge Trump on the remark.Ĭomedian Andy Richter said it sounded “like the words of a commander to his troops.” Proud Boy Jeremy Bertino testified that members believed they had to take the reins to keep President Donald Trump in office.

The reference to Proud Boys instantly stirred outrage among viewers who connected it to the Proud Boys, an organization described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a violent white nationalist organization associated with an ideology that falls under general hate. “But I’ll tell you what, somebody’s gotta do something about Antifa and the left because this is not a right wing problem, this is a left wing problem,” he said. Trump ignored the question, but when Wallace asked a second time, Trump responded: “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by.” He then made reference to violence on the far left. President Donald Trump shocked many in the nation on Tuesday with a comment that appeared to be a signal to the violent white nationalist organization Proud Boys.ĭuring President Trump’s first presidential debate with Democratic challenger Joe Biden, Trump was pressed by debate moderator, Fox News’ Chris Wallace, to condemn white supremacist groups.
