Trump says 'Proud Boys' group should let law enforcement do its work


U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs on campaign travel to Minnesota from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the "Proud Boys," an organization identified as a hate group, should "stand down" and let law enforcement take the lead, following comments he made in the first presidential debate that were viewed as emboldening the group.

"I don't know who the Proud Boys are," the Republican president told reporters at the White House before leaving for a campaign event. "They have to stand down. Let law enforcement do their work."

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