Yes. He should never apologize or try to "explain" what he really meant to them. If he's asked about it later, then all he needs to say is "People tend to get shot during riots and looting. It can be from other citizens, police or even guardsmen. I wanted people not to put themselves in that situation. That's all I have to say."
This almost sounds like he's explaining himself to the social media mob. He doesn't and never needs to do this.
America has your back, Mr. President.
I think it was a trap he set for them, now he’s boasting that the fell in the trap
Yes. He should never apologize or try to "explain" what he really meant to them. If he's asked about it later, then all he needs to say is "People tend to get shot during riots and looting. It can be from other citizens, police or even guardsmen. I wanted people not to put themselves in that situation. That's all I have to say."