President Trump on Monday sent out a series of tweets touching on a range of topics — but not the violent clashes involving neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups over the weekend in Charlottesville, Va.

In a series of early morning tweets Monday, Trump said he was heading back to Washington; praised Sen. Luther Strange (R-Ala.), who in polls is trailing a conservative rival in a Republican special election primary set for Tuesday; and targeted Democrats as "obstructionists."

"Heading to Washington this morning. Much work to do. Focus on trade and military. #MAGA," Trump tweeted.

Heading to Washington this morning. Much work to do. Focus on trade and military. #MAGA — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 14, 2017

Trump's reaction to the violence in Charlottesville was under the microscope on Sunday and was front-page news around the country, but was not mentioned in the tweets.

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The president was criticized by members of both parties for condemning bigotry and hatred "on many sides" in his remarks on Saturday about Charlottesville. Trump did not single out white supremacists for criticism.

White House officials sought to contain the damage on Sunday, with Vice President Pence stating during a trip to Colombia that "we have no tolerance for hate and violence, white supremacists or neo-Nazis or the KKK.”

Pence also defended Trump, stating that he had “clearly and unambiguously” condemned the violence in Charlottesville, where one person died and scores more were injured when a car was driven into counterprotesters. The alleged driver, James Alex Fields Jr., who drove to Charlottesville from Ohio to participate in the white supremacist demonstration, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, among others.

But a number of Republican officials on Saturday and Sunday accused the president of falling short in condemning hate groups that had rallied in Charlottesville to protest the removal of a Confederate statue.

Sen. Marco Rubio Marco Antonio RubioSunday shows preview: Justice Ginsburg dies, sparking partisan battle over vacancy before election Florida senators pushing to keep Daylight Savings Time during pandemic Hillicon Valley: DOJ indicts Chinese, Malaysian hackers accused of targeting over 100 organizations | GOP senators raise concerns over Oracle-TikTok deal | QAnon awareness jumps in new poll MORE (R-Fla.) said it was important for the president to describe events in Charlottesville for what they were, "a terror attack by [white supremacists]."

Other Republicans didn't name Trump, but made it clear that they wanted him to speak more forcefully.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christien, one of Trump's top supporters, said "everyone" in leadership must speak out.

Trump, who is expected to field questions from the media later on Monday, appeared ready to talk about other subjects with his tweets.

He offered praise for Strange, whom Trump endorsed last week in his special election campaign.

"Luther Strange of the Great State of Alabama has my endorsement," Trump tweeted.

"He is strong on Border & Wall, the military, tax cuts & law enforcement."

Luther Strange of the Great State of Alabama has my endorsement. He is strong on Border & Wall, the military, tax cuts & law enforcement. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 14, 2017

Trump also blasted Democrats, blaming them for poor trade deals.

"The Obstructionist Democrats have given us (or not fixed) some of the worst trade deals in World History," Trump tweeted.

"I am changing that fast!"