The President-Elect of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, has expressed displeasure in the attack of Muslims and Hispanics in the country.

 Setting aside the strident tone of his campaign, the Trump assumed a gentler manner in his first television interview since his election, saying he was saddened by reports of harassment of Muslims and Hispanics, and telling the perpetrators: “Stop It.”

The interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes”, offered Trump an opportunity to reintroduce himself after an ugly, name-calling campaign and surprise victory that sparked protests in cities across the United States.

Addressing the issue of the thousands of protesters who have massed in streets below his Trump Tower headquarters with signs that read “Not our president, Trump said “I just don’t think they know me.” Told that many Americans are scared of his presidency, he assured: “Don’t be afraid. We are going to bring our country back.

Donald Trump has vowed to move aggressively on a conservative agenda in filling Supreme Court vacancies, cracking down on immigration and cutting taxes, but also sought to reassure worried Americans they have nothing to fear from his presidency.

The billionaire also announced during the interview that he will forego the $400,000 salary that comes with the US president’s job. Confirming a promise he made in a campaign video in September he said “I’m not going to take the salary. I’m not taking it. I think I have to by law take $1, so I’ll take $1 a year.”