SAN DIEGO (KGTV)--In the aftermath of deadly violence in Charlottesville, elected representatives from San Diego took to Twitter to issue statements denouncing hatred, white supremacy and criticizing President Donald Trump.
On Saturday, Trump blamed "many sides" for the unrest at the Virginia white nationalist rally. One suspect faces murder charges for driving a car through a crowd of counter-protesters, claiming the life of 32-year-old Heather Heyer. Nineteen others were injured.
Two Virginia State Patrol troopers were killed when a helicopter crashed in a wooded area after monitoring the rally. Lt. H. Jay Cullen, 48, and Trooper Berke M.M. Bates, 40, lost their lives in the crash.
Here's what some San Diego's elected leaders said about Saturday's tragic events:
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer: “We must reject this violence. American is strong because we accept all are created equal. Praying for Charlottesville,” and “Our great nation must not tolerate white supremacy or any other racism. America is strongest when we stand together.”
Our great nation must not tolerate white supremacy or any other racism. America is strongest when we stand together.
— Kevin Faulconer (@Kevin_Faulconer) August 13, 2017
San Diego City Councilwoman Barbara Bry: "Our hearts and prayers are with the city of #Charlottesville today. This kind of senseless hatred and violence has no place in society."
Our hearts and prayers are with the city of #Charlottesville today. This kind of senseless hatred and violence has no place in our society.
— Barbara Bry (@BarbaraBrySD) August 12, 2017
San Diego City Councilman Christopher Ward: "#Charlottesville took a bold stand to remove Confederate symbols; outsiders swooped in with hate & violence. Brave:"
#Charlottesville took a bold stand to remove Confederate symbols; outsiders swooped in with hate & violence. Brave: https://t.co/eQCOiih6t1
— Christopher Ward (@ChrisWardD3) August 13, 2017
San Diego City Councilman David Alvarez: "Stand in solidarity w/ #Charlottesville Vice Mayor @DrWesBellamy for equity, inclusion & justice. Reject hate & bigotry in our communities."
Stand in solidarity w/ #Charlottesville Vice Mayor @DrWesBellamy for equity, inclusion & justice. Reject hate & bigotry in our communities.
— David Alvarez (@AlvarezSD) August 12, 2017
Assemblyman Todd Gloria: “Hatred, violence & Nazis don’t have 'many sides.' There are just two: right and wrong. Leaders shouldn’t be unclear which side they’re on.”
Hatred, violence & Nazis don't have "many sides." There are just two: right and wrong. Leaders shouldn't be unclear which side they're on.
— Todd Gloria (@ToddGloria) August 12, 2017
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher: “There are no two sides to this. They’re not the “alt-right” – they are racist, white supremacists. They are anti-American. #Chalottesville”
There are no two sides to this. They're not the "alt-right" -- they are racist, white supremacists. They are anti-American. #Chalottesville
— Lorena (@LorenaSGonzalez) August 12, 2017
State Sen. Toni Atkins: “My [heart emoji]is heavy tonight from hate filled activity in my home State-Virginia. My heart goes out to the families for their loss & to those hurt.”
My ??is heavy tonight from hate filled activity in my home State-Virginia. My heart goes out to the families for their loss & to those hurt.
— Senator Toni Atkins (@SenToniAtkins) August 13, 2017
Rep. Scott Peters: “These expressions of racism & hatred are neither American nor Christian, and all the patriotic and devout should say so #Charlottesville”
These expressions of racism & hatred are neither American nor Christian, and all the patriotic and devout should say so. #Charlottesviille
— Rep. Scott Peters (@RepScottPeters) August 12, 2017
Rep. Susan Davis: “Many sides? This is about one side emboldened by Trump’s hateful rhetoric. Must keep standing against violence & bigotry. #Charlottesville”
Many sides? This is about one side emboldened by Trump’s hateful rhetoric. Must keep standing against violence & bigotry. #Charlottesville
— Rep. Susan Davis (@RepSusanDavis) August 13, 2017
Sen. Dianne Feinstein: “Violent acts of hate and bigotry have no place in America. The attacks we are witnessing in Charlottesville are completely unacceptable and must not be allowed to continue. Violence like this will solve nothing and will only beget more violence and sow more division. The president must use his voice and actions to denounce such unacceptable behavior.”
Violent acts of hate and bigotry have no place in America. The president must use his voice to condemn the events in #Charlottesville. pic.twitter.com/abXxgAkxBY
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) August 12, 2017
Sen. Kamala Harris: “This is un-American. We must all stand against hatred and bigotry. Our unity is our strength and diversity is our power,” and “We must speak out against white supremacists, hatred, and bigotry. Find a #Charlottesville vigil near you:”
We must speak out against white supremacists, hatred, and bigotry. Find a #Charlottesville vigil near you: https://t.co/VzjumD148U
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 13, 2017
