Chris Van Hollen actually said...
It sounded, unfortunately, as part of a pattern of the president's racist attacks that we've seen over weeks and months and years now. It may well be part of a larger political strategy. I think it's a strategy that will fail. I think the country is much stronger than that and we've seen people all over Maryland and all over the country rallying in support of Baltimore.
Context
Senator Van Hollen comments on President Trump's remarks, describing them as part of a pattern of racist attacks and suggesting they are a failed political strategy.
07/28/2019