President Donald Trump hesitated to condemn white supremacists during the first presidential debate. "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by," Trump said on Tuesday evening after being pressed by former Vice President Joe Biden. During a segment dedicated to race, Chris Wallace, the moderator, asked Trump, "Are you willing, tonight, to condemn white supremacists and militia groups and to say that they need to stand down?" Trump asked. "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by," Trump responded.

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