UN Report Faces White House Response Over 'Racist' Trump Speech Claim

The White House has rejected a United Nations report accusing President Donald Trump of using racist rhetoric that allegedly contributes to human rights violations. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination directly criticized Trump's language toward migrants and minorities.

White House Response

Administration officials dismissed the UN's findings, with a spokesperson strongly criticizing the committee's conclusions. A White House representative stated in an email, "No one cares what the biased United Nations' so-called 'experts' think," countering the report.

Details of the UN Report

The UN report alleges that political leaders, including Trump, have used racist language against migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. It expressed concern over derogatory and dehumanizing language and harmful stereotypes targeting these groups.

Criticism Beyond Rhetoric

The committee also condemned the "systematic use of racial profiling and arbitrary identity checks" by US immigration authorities against people of Latino, African, and Asian origin. Concerns were raised about enforcement actions near schools and hospitals.

The document noted that at least eight individuals have died during ICE operations or while in custody since January. More details are available via The Daily Beast.