Political leaders. Tom roussey is live in the Satellite Center with a look at the impact of the comments. Tom this caused controversy the instant it was announced. Today at a campaign stop, donald trump was not backing down. Probably not politically correct, but i dont care. Tom donald trump laid out his plan. Donald j trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of muslims entering the United States until our countrys representatives can figure out what the hell is going on. He says his plan is in response to the president s speech sunday and the murders of people in San Bernardino by radicalized muslim couple, one born in the u. S. , the other overseas. We have no idea who is coming into our country. We have no idea if they love us or hate us. That is unacceptable. Tom at a press conference for the council of islamic american relations, speakers condemned the plan. He is targeting religious minorities. Tom this person says his group has repeatedly condemned terrorism. Its not w
Complete shutdown of muslims entering the United States. Republican front runner donald trump held a rally shortly after releasing the controversial plan. Our country cannot be the victim of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in jihad. Reporter the proposed ban is in response to what trump calls hatred towards americans by large segments of the muslim population. We have to be vigilant. [ cheers ] [ applause ] reporter the largest Muslim Civil Rights Organization quickly fired back. Donald trump sounds more like the leader of a lynch mob than a great nation like ours. Reporter this comes the day after president obama urged americans not to stereotype muslim americans. Chris christie called the proposal ridiculous. On twitter Hillary Clinton said its reprehensible, prejudice, and devicive, and Bernie Sanders said we are week when we allow racism to divide us. Trump says it applies to everyone, including muslim tourists. He says the policy should last until u. S. Officials fi