Trump pounded for posing as 'spokesperson for Asian Americans' in latest anti-China tirade

President Donald Trump on Tuesday tried to deflect criticism that he promoted racism by linking a Chinese-American reporter with the Chinese government -- but he managed to make things even worse for himself.

In an early morning tweet, Trump tried to claim that Asian Americans were actually on board with his criticism of the Chinese government, even though they have been subjected to an increasing number of hate crimes as Trump and his administration have ratcheted up their anti-China rhetoric.

"Asian Americans are VERY angry at what China has done to our Country, and the World," Trump wrote on Twitter. "Chinese Americans are the most angry of all. I don’t blame them!"

Many of the president's followers, however, were appalled that he tried to anoint himself as a spokesperson for Asian Americans. Check out some reactions below.