Ivanka Trump Condemns White Supremacy - But Still No Such Statement From Donald

'Words from her and her family are meaningless.'
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As Donald Trump continues to face strong criticism for failing to specifically condemn white supremacy, his daughter has finally said what her father won’t - but it seems like it’s too little, too late.

A far-right rally in the US city of Charlottesville turned violent on Saturday, when the demonstration descended into violence after neo-Nazis, white supremacists and members of the Ku Klux Klan clashed with anti-fascist protestors.

Demonstrators carry confederate and Nazi flags during the Unite the Right rally
Demonstrators carry confederate and Nazi flags during the Unite the Right rally
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Three people died - one 32-year-old woman, who was hit when a car ploughed into a crowd and two state troopers, whose helicopter crashed outside the city while responding to the situation ― and at least 35 others were injured.

Trump tweeted repeatedly about the incident but caused anger by claiming “many sides” were responsible for the violence.

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

We must remember this truth: No matter our color, creed, religion or political party, we are ALL AMERICANS FIRST. pic.twitter.com/FesMiQSKKn

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

He faced calls to specifically condemn white supremacy but at the time of writing had still failed to do so.

His daughter Ivanka, however, finally went were her father would not...

1:2 There should be no place in society for racism, white supremacy and neo-nazis.

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) August 13, 2017

2:2 We must all come together as Americans -- and be one country UNITED. #Charlottesville

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) August 13, 2017

But while her comments did draw praise from some, there seemed to be an overwhelming opinion was simply not good enough...

Ivanka Trump and her family have made Bannon, Miller and Gorka national political figures. https://t.co/b6jQWbZcO6

— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) August 13, 2017

Don't you mean "there IS no place" @IvankaTrump? Your dad gave them a voice & that's why they think they DO have a place in US society now. https://t.co/fha0CVp2AK

— Julia Hartley-Brewer (@JuliaHB1) August 13, 2017

Dear @IvankaTrump ,

The White Supremacy is coming from inside the house. Ask your mediocre, failing up papa about it.

— High Quality Summer (@PolitikMasFina) August 13, 2017

Unless her words are saying to remove all Confederate statues I would prefer nothing. Words from her and her family are meaningless.

— Patty (@PattyLibrarian) August 13, 2017

Following the violence on Saturday, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe told the far-right supporters to “go home”.

He said: “I have a message to all the white supremacists and the Nazis who came into Charlottesville today.

“Our message is plain and simple: Go home. You are not wanted in this great commonwealth.

“Shame on you.

“You pretend that you are patriots but you are anything but a patriot.”

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