‘Regardless of the Semantics’: Fox News Contributor Brushes Off Trump Adamantly Insisting Photoshopped MS-13 Tattoos Were Real

EXCERPT:

PARKER: "Well, first of all, I obviously have not seen the original photo, so I’m not in a position to make an official statement. But what I can tell you, based on what I am seeing and what I observed in that depiction of what you are seeing, obviously, the first knuckle has marijuana, which is highly symbolic of drug use, drug affiliation, drug trafficking, which is what MS-13 is commonly involved in. Also, you see an knuckle with smiley face and that is indicative also, that is seen in different MS-13 gang tattoos, that is almost mocking and making fun of death of law enforcement. You also see a cross. Ironically, MS-13 gangs tend to sometimes mix violence with faith, they want a prayer of protection in the midst protecting themselves as they are committing violent crimes and hurting others. And then, of course, you have the skull, which is symbolic of death, intimidation and fear. So regardless of the semantics of it, those images and what I am seeing are clear indicators of what you may see in an MS-13 gang tattoo. Obviously, they're different regions, different areas, they're different symbols that are used across different gangs, but this is something in law enforcement we do look at very closely. And, Sandra, if you notice, it's a knuckle tattoo. That is a very clear  indicator that they have no shame of being associated with this gang. That is a very strong outward demonstration of their commitment. Sometimes the tattoos are hidden by clothing, but this is a very clear statement that they have no problem and they are proud to be affiliated with this gang." 

(Via Mediaite)