Trump’s spokesman hopes Anne Frank Center will come around

WASHINGTON — White House spokesman Sean Spicer responds to the Anne Frank Center’s very harsh statement, which dismissed Trump’s comments today condemning anti-Semitism and accused his administration of being “infected” with Jew-hatred.

“The president has made clear since the day he was elected — and frankly going back to the campaign — that he is someone who seeks to unite this country,” Spicer tells reporters during the daily press briefing. “He has brought a diverse group of folks into his administration, both in terms of actual positions and people that he has sought the advice of.

“He has been very forceful with his denunciation of people who attack people because of their religion or because or their gender or because of the color of their skin.

“It’s ironic that no matter how many times he talks about this that it’s never good enough.

“Today, I think, was an unbelievably forceful comment from the president in terms of his denunciation of the actions that are currently targeted toward Jewish community centers, but I think he’s been very clear, previous to this, that he wants to be someone who brings this country together and not divide people, especially in those areas.

“I saw that statement. I wish that they had praised the president for his leadership in this area. Hopefully, as time continues to go by they recognize his commitment to civil rights, to voting rights, to equality for all Americans.”

— Eric Cortellessa