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Donald Trump blames President Obama for Baltimore riots in 'racist' tweet

By Marilyn Malara
Donald Trump disgusted many on Twitter with his post about the Baltimore riots. File Photo by Molly Riley/UPI
1 of 4 | Donald Trump disgusted many on Twitter with his post about the Baltimore riots. File Photo by Molly Riley/UPI | License Photo

NEW YORK, April 28 (UPI) -- As Baltimore erupted with rioting Monday night, presidential hopeful Donald Trump took to Twitter to air his opinions, which many users deemed racist and insensitive.

"Our great African-American president hasn't exactly had a positive impact on the thugs who are so happily and openly destroying Baltimore!" he tweeted.

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Thousands responded with disgust to the tweet.

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Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency for Maryland, activating the National Guard to begin restoring order in the city. Violent riots broke out following Freddie Gray's funeral Monday resulting in several injuries among law enforcement.

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