It’s going to take more than a “stop it” from Trump, welcome as that was to hear. Unless he takes demonstrative steps to distance himself from racist and nativist ideologues, any good he might do will be spoiled. Debate immigration, refugees, trade, whatever. But do it without denigrating or dehumanizing people made in the image of God.
A leader is responsible for those that thrive in his wake. If Trump is serious about uniting the country, he won’t play softball with those who believe substantial numbers of us don’t fit because of extraction, color, or culture.
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