Trump tweets about Mexicans under scrutiny in wake of El Paso shooting
Authorities in Texas on Saturday said that the suspect in the El Paso shooting that left at least 20 people dead and dozens injured had told them he wanted to shoot as many Mexicans as possible. They are also examining what they believe to be a "manifesto" written by the shooter that shows a possible "nexus" to a hate crime.
Suspect Patrick Crusius' alleged motive for the Saturday shooting at the Walmart in El Paso with an assault-style rifle has renewed focus on President Donald Trump's messaging at rallies and on social media as it relates to Mexico and Mexican immigrants.
The president has denied responsibility for inciting violence in American communities in the past, despite an ABC News investigation in November 2018 finding multiple criminal cases involving mostly white men where Trump's name or rhetoric was invoked in direct connection with violent acts, threats of violence or allegations of assault.
Trump has downplayed white nationalism in the past, saying during a March press conference that he doesn't think it's a rising threat around the world and that people who commit acts of violence in the name of white supremacy are "part of a small group of people that have very, very serious problems."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/breakingnews/trump-tweets-about-mexicans-under-scrutiny-in-wake-of-el-paso-shooting/ar-AAFkxhm?li=BBnbcA1
If there weren't any Mexicans the shooter wouldn't have shot those people? Is that what you're saying?
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