President Donald Trump was criticized for appearing to condemn both the white nationalists and those who were protesting them Saturday.

In a news briefing Tuesday, he attempted to clean up his earlier remarks, but mostly succeeded in reigniting backlash:

"I think there's blame on both sides. And I have no doubt about it."

Many took to social media in response to this statement:

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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State Rep. Matt Reeves, R-Duluth, introduces himself while attending an AAPI mental health event at Norcross High School on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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