US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has condemned the fatal stabbing of two Good Samaritans who tried to aid two young Muslim women as a self-declared white supremacist harassed them in Portland, Oregon.
Mr Trump tweeted: "The violent attacks in Portland on Friday are unacceptable. The victims were standing up to hate and intolerance. Our prayers are w/ them."
The attacks happened on a light rail train on the first day of Ramadan, the holiest time of year for Muslims.
Police identified the dead as 53-year-old Ricky John Best of Happy Valley, Oregon, and 23-year-old Taliesin Myrddin Namkai Meche of Portland.
Mayor Ted Wheeler said Mr Best was an Army veteran and a city employee.
Police arrested Jeremy Joseph Christian in connection with the killings and said they are examining his extremist ideology.
