NEW YORK --Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is doubling down on his description of Mexican immigrants as criminals.
The GOP businessman issued a statement Monday responding to critics in and out of his party. Trump called Mexican immigrants criminals and rapists as he launched his presidential bid last month.
Several businesses, including NBC, Univision and Macy's department stores, have cut ties with Trump in the wake of the inflammatory remarks.
In his new statement, Trump reposted his original comments and asked, "What can be simpler or more accurately stated? The Mexican Government is forcing their most unwanted people into the United States. They are, in many cases, criminals, drug dealers, rapists, etc."
He added, "[M]any fabulous people come in from Mexico and our country is better for it." He then called the United States "a dumping ground for Mexico" and warns that "tremendous infectious disease is pouring across the border."
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