The Latest: Trump’s remarks on clashes draw strong reactions
BEDMINISTER, N.J. — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s reaction to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia (all times local):
6:40 p.m.
President Donald Trump is blaming “many sides” for the violent clashes between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Virginia. His remarks have brought reactions from Republicans as well as Democrats.
A Republican senator from Colorado, Cory Gardner, tweeted “Mr. President – we must call evil by its name. These were white supremacists and this was domestic terrorism.”