President Donald Trump drew sharp criticism on Saturday for not singling out white nationalists when he condemned the violent clashes that turned deadly in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Republicans and Democrats slam Trump for not specifically condemning white nationalists in Charlottesville
"We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry, and violence on many sides," Trump said Saturday. "On many sides."
Even New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie spoke out:
A number of other voices chimed in as well:
"Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough, whom Trump has frequently criticized on Twitter, also weighed in.
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One witness had two friends who were hit by the car and had to take them to the hospital. The witness described the incident as "absolutely intentional."
"A packed street and a car comes speeding down, at least 40 mph and rams into everyone, backs up and does it again," they said in a text message to Outline staff writer William Turton.
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