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The US leader spoke out against those behind bomb threats against Jewish community centres but attracted criticism with the length of time he took to make the statement. It comes after 48 centres in 26 states received threats in January sparking widespread fears of growing anti-Semitism. Former Republican senator Rick Santorum, was among those “befuddled” over why the billionaire tycoon had not spoken sooner but told CNN he was a “mensch” – Yiddish for a person of decency and integrity.

RUPTLY TV•GETTY Sean Spicer has defended Donald Trump on his stance on anti-Semitism

He’s been very clear previous to this that he wants to be someone who brings this country together and not divide people especially in those areas Sean Spicer

Mr Spicer addressed critics who said President Trump could have used opportunities at news conferences last week to condemn the threats. “It’s ironic that no matter how many times he talks about this, it's never good enough,” he said. “Today I believe was an unbelievably forceful comment by the President as far as his denunciation of the actions that are currently targeted towards Jewish community centres. “But I think he’s been very clear previous to this that he wants to be someone who brings this country together and not divide people, especially in those areas.

The UK Protests Against President Trump Tue, February 21, 2017 President Trump signed an executive order banning immigration to the USA from seven 'muslim' countries. This led to protests across America and, now, the UK. Play slideshow Adam Gray SWNS.com 1 of 18 People gather at the Houses of Parliament in preparation for the Stop Trump protest. 20 February 2017.

GETTY Donald Trump broke his silence after visiting the museum in Washington DC