How US Leaders Responded to Charlottesville

Before we get to the formal article tonight concerning the clash between alt-right neo-Nazis and counter-protesters today in Charlottesville, Virginia I wanted to show you the difference between a dignified response and an undignified response.  This would also be known as "How everyone but Trump responded today."


Bill Clinton:

Even as we protect free speech and assembly, we must condemn hatred, violence and white supremacy. #Charlottesville

— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) August 12, 2017

Hillary Clinton:

My heart is in Charlottesville today, and with everyone made to feel unsafe in their country.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 12, 2017

But the incitement of hatred that got us here is as real and condemnable as the white supremacists in our streets.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 12, 2017

Every minute we allow this to persist through tacit encouragement or inaction is a disgrace, & corrosive to our values.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 12, 2017

Now is the time for leaders to be strong in their words & deliberate in their actions.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 12, 2017

We will not step backward. If this is not who we are as Americans, let's prove it.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 12, 2017

Barack Obama:

"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion..." pic.twitter.com/InZ58zkoAm

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 13, 2017

"People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love..."

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 13, 2017

"...For love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." - Nelson Mandela

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 13, 2017

Joe Biden:

No. Not in America. We must be stronger, more determined and more united than ever. Racism and hate have no place here. #charlottesville

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 12, 2017

There is only one side. #charlottesville

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 12, 2017

John McCain:

White supremacists aren't patriots, they're traitors- Americans must unite against hatred & bigotry #Charlottesville https://t.co/Zr1Jg9jBXu

— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) August 12, 2017

Mike Pence:

Karen & I saddened by the loss of lives in Charlottesville. Thoughts & prayers w/ families of officers & young woman.Also w/ injured victims https://t.co/4SSASEuLnO

— Vice President Pence (@VP) August 12, 2017

Donald Trump:

We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Lets come together as one!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017

Condolences to the family of the young woman killed today, and best regards to all of those injured, in Charlottesville, Virginia. So sad!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017

Trump's first tweet was just as vague as his speech about the attacks while he was on vacation (yup) in New Jersey:

What is vital now is a swift restoration of law and order and the protection of innocent lives.#Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/DB22fgnu6L

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017

Now if we can figure out what he means by saying "On many sides."