Donald Trump announced his candidacy for President close to a month ago and has managed to stay in the media ever since. Much like something out of a movie, Trump announced from his own "Trump Tower", in an act that even Lex Luther would be proud of, claiming to "Make America great again", if you are a white male.
Trump has made several comments that has made many Americans upset with him, including his notorious comments regarding Mexicans in America. Trump claimed "[Mexico] are sending people that have lots of problems, and they are bringing those problems to us. They are bringing drugs, and bringing crime, and their rapists." Trump later went on to ensure NBC News in an interview that he will win the Latino vote, claiming that he "has a great relationship with the Mexican people."
Since his comments many organizations have begun public shaming Trump, including NBC who has cancelled his reality TV Show "The Apprentice". Negative responses are not limited to liberal groups, such as ACLU, but even the GOP and RNC has spoken out against Trump, although their responses have been lukewarm at best.
Several fellow GOP candidates have spoken out against Trump and his stance on Mexicans. Marco Rubio, a fellow republican vying for the Presidential nomination, has stepped forward and condemned Trump, stating "Trump’s comments are not just offensive and inaccurate, but also divisive." Rick Perry voiced a similar concern and went as far as to state "I think that was a huge error on his part and, number one, it’s wrong." Governor Jeb Bush stated, "I don’t agree with him. I think he’s wrong. It’s pretty simple.”
There has also been a negative response from the RNC and its sponsors. The RNC Chairman, Reince Priebus, called Trump's comments "unhelpful". Meanwhile, GOP donors have started to put pressure on the RNC to stop Trump, namely John Jordan who wants to start a petition against Trump.
However, there is a definite push within the GOP to back Trump's statements in an act of solidarity within the party. Senator Ted Cruz stated that he not only liked Trump but that he also agreed with some of his policies regarding immigration. Governor Chris Christie also backed Trump stating that he was a "good guy" when asked whether or not he believed Trump's comments were hurtful.
Trump has actually been polling relatively well in spite of large protests against his latest comments. The GOP appears to have some pretty mixed responses, as they unsure whether or not to say anything and remain as a unified body or to speak out against Trump.
Trump has certainly thrown a wrench into Republican plans for 2016, which have already become comical with fourteen candidates currently in the running.
In Trump's comb over, we don't trust.
