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Anti-racists warn defence of ‘vigilante’ could boost global far right
President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in New Hampshire

THE US President’s “terrifying” apparent endorsement of far-right killings will embolden racists worldwide and must be confronted, anti-racists warned today (Tues).

Donald Trump suggested that the 17-year-old suspected of fatally shooting two Black Lives Matter protesters and injuring a third in Wisconsin last week acted in self-defence. 

Talking to reporters over the phone on Monday Mr Trump said that Kyle Rittenhouse, a self-styled vigilante illegally carrying an assault rifle, had been “violently attacked” by protesters. 

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