that happened. because it wasn't just something that happened. >> is it a fair criticism of the president to say that he has stirred up more of the political tension and political divisiveness in the country. >> i don't think he's responsible for it. it's been there long before today. there are elements that are going to promote black opposing white, white opposing black on both sides. >> i think that's the way he won the office, he divided the country and won the office that way. >> i say this from my heart and don't want to cry. we're americans and i think as americans my opinion we're letting the standards drop. whether it's because of our leader or not because of our leader. whether we agree with donald trump or barack obama or anybody, we're americans and we need to be proud of that and stand strong. we need to stand together. >> they all came together in this group and said that they appreciated one another. they were glad they were willing