I think because of Donald Trump and the way he started off his campaign attacking Mexicans saying they were rapist and they were drug dealers and continuing that through his Presidential tenure thus far, yes, he's emboldened folks like that to speak out loud.
Jean-Pierre discusses how Trump's rhetoric has emboldened individuals to express bigoted views.
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