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The nature of the Portland attack led many to call on Trump to denounce the attack and others like it

Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump condemned the racially charged Portland, Oregon, train stabbings on Monday, tweeting that they were "unacceptable."

"The violent attacks in Portland on Friday are unacceptable. The victims were standing up to hate and intolerance. Our prayers are w/ them," read the tweet from the official @POTUS account.

The violent attacks in Portland on Friday are unacceptable. The victims were standing up to hate and intolerance. Our prayers are w/ them. — President Trump (@POTUS) May 29, 2017

Trump had not previously commented on the matter.

Vice President Mike Pence echoed Trump's sentiment on Twitter.

"Well said, Mr. President," he tweeted Monday afternoon. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the heroes in Portland and the loved ones they left behind."

Well said, Mr. President. Our thoughts and prayers are with the heroes in Portland and the loved ones they left behind. https://t.co/M2Zb68ykx5 — Vice President Pence (@VP) May 29, 2017

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