Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump triggered fresh outrage Tuesday after reiterating his initial response to the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville that resulted in bloodshed, saying there was “blame on both sides.” The statement once again drew sharp criticism from across the political and …
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