Trump’s portrayal of migrants as criminals may incite hate crimes, UN warns

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Wednesday warned about "derogatory and dehumanizing language" used by U.S. President Donald Trump when referring to migrants.



It said it was deeply concerned not only about the language but also the dissemination of negative and harmful stereotypes targeting migrants, among others, by portraying them as criminals or as a burden.



"Portraying them as criminals or as a burden, by politicians and influential public figures at the highest level, particularly the President may incite racial discrimination and hate crimes," the committee said.



The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.