SingleVoyce
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He was grouping the judge with all other "Mexicans" together and suggesting that all people who fit that description have certain characteristics. In this case, the characteristic was the inability to deal fairly with Donald Trump because of his proposed policies concerning illegal immigration. Impugning an entire group of people is the textbook definition of racism. If you really want to pick nits, you can claim that "Mexican" is not actually a race and that is correct. However, the concept is the same!
You make some good points. It explains why some people may feel that way, regardless of Trump's intent. I think he was concerned above the judge's political inclinations rather than his racial background (he looks quite pale, lol). But thanks for the well-reasoned comment.
If he had intended to disparage the judge's political inclinations, he would have used some other way of describing him. The use of "Mexican" was intended to disparage his heritage. Trump's disdain for Mexicans has been very clear throughout this campaign.