It was not true that the violence in Charlottesville came from “many sides”, as Mr Trump evasively said, before repeating his evasion. Mr Trump was found wanting. But Mr Trump did not. The concern is that Mr Trump’s blathering was wholly deliberate until the White House got worried by the reaction. The hope is that this dishonest and morally shaming moment will define Mr Trump for sufficient decent Americans that he will not be trusted again.

Source: The Guardian August 13, 2017 18:33 UTC