Tells Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by" when asked to condemn white supremacists at first debate

During the first presidential debate in Cleveland, Ohio, when moderator Chris Wallace asked if he would condemn white supremacists and militia groups, Trump deflected, asking for a specific name. When Biden suggested the Proud Boys, Trump responded, "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by," a comment widely celebrated by the far-right group as an endorsement. He also refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power and urged his supporters to go into polls and "watch very carefully," amplifying concerns about voter intimidation.

"Proud Boys, stand back and stand by"