Earl Blumenauer

Trump condemns killing of pair who tried to stop racist rant

U.S. President Donald Trump condemned on May 29 the fatal stabbing of two good Samaritans trying to help a pair of young women targeted by an anti-Muslim tirade on a Portland, Oregon, light rail train.

"The violent attacks in Portland on Friday are unacceptable," Trump said on Twitter. "The victims were standing up to hate and intolerance. Our prayers are w/ them."