Don't Blame Trump for Christchurch

Don't Blame Trump for Christchurch
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I do not recall hearing President Donald J. Trump urge anyone to enter a mosque and gun down Muslims. Still, Trump's critics — whose volcanic rage makes Vesuvius resemble Old Faithful — hold him responsible for March 15's mayhem in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Police say that an Australian white supremacist opened fire inside two local mosques, killing 50 worshipers and wounding some 50 more. Yet, somehow it's all Trump's fault — his detractors argue.

Senator Tim Kaine (D., Va.) said: "The president uses language often that's very similar to the language used by these bigots and racists, and if he's not going to call it out, then other leaders have to do more to call it out."

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