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<p>Another day, another racist tweet from the president. This time, Donald Trump went as far as telling Congresswomen that they should go back to where they came from. You know, the thing that racist people say.</p><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly......</p>&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1150381394234941448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">....and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run. Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how....</p>&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1150381395078000643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">....it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to quickly work out free travel arrangements!</p>&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1150381396994723841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><p>The Congresswomen he&#39;s referring to in the tweet are most likely AOC, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib, who are all women of color. Telling these women, who represent America, that they should leave based on their race/background is...despicable.</p><p>Of course, AOC had some words for him.</p><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mr. President, the country I “come from,” &amp; the country we all swear to, is the United States.<br><br>But given how you’ve destroyed our border with inhumane camps, all at a benefit to you &amp; the corps who profit off them, you are absolutely right about the corruption laid at your feet. <a href="https://t.co/HLKQCotR8T">https://t.co/HLKQCotR8T</a></p>&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1150443496345624577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are angry because you don’t believe in an America where I represent New York 14, where the good people of Minnesota elected <a href="https://twitter.com/IlhanMN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IlhanMN</a>, where <a href="https://twitter.com/RashidaTlaib?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RashidaTlaib</a> fights for Michigan families, where <a href="https://twitter.com/AyannaPressley?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AyannaPressley</a> champions little girls in Boston.<br><br>/2</p>&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1150444421500022787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are angry because you can’t conceive of an America that includes us. You rely on a frightened America for your plunder.<br><br>You won’t accept a nation that sees healthcare as a right or education as a #1 priority, especially where we’re the ones fighting for it.<br><br>Yet here we are.</p>&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1150445185438035968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">But you know what’s the rub of it all, Mr. President?<br><br>On top of not accepting an America that elected us, you cannot accept that we don’t fear you,either.<br><br>You can’t accept that we will call your bluff &amp; offer a positive vision for this country. And that’s what makes you seethe.</p>&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1150446897490026497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><p>Boom. Our girl sure knows how to deliver a clapback.</p><p>Ilhan Omar also had an amazing response.</p><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mr. President,<br><br>As Members of Congress, the only country we swear an oath to is the United States. <br><br>Which is why we are fighting to protect it from the worst, most corrupt and inept president we have ever seen. <a href="https://t.co/FBygHa2QTt">https://t.co/FBygHa2QTt</a></p>&mdash; Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) <a href="https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1150452310813921280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You are stoking white nationalism bc you are angry that people like us are serving in Congress and fighting against your hate-filled agenda. <br><br>“America&#39;s answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.” -RFK</p>&mdash; Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) <a href="https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1150456031694245888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><p>Rashida Tlaib put Trump in his place too.</p><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yo <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>, I am fighting corruption in OUR country. I do it every day when I hold your admin accountable as a U.S. Congresswoman. Detroit taught me how to fight for the communities you continue to degrade &amp; attack. Keep talking, you’ll be out of the WH soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TickTock?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TickTock</a></p>&mdash; Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) <a href="https://twitter.com/RashidaTlaib/status/1150459535980716032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">P.S. <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realdonaldtrump</a>, keep talking, you just make me work harder. I&#39;m proud of my Palestinian roots &amp; a WEAK bully like you never wins. This is what America looks like ⬇️. <br><br>P.S.S. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/13thDistrictStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#13thDistrictStrong</a> will lead the fight for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoostAct?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoostAct</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JusticeforAllAct?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JusticeforAllAct</a> while you golf. <a href="https://t.co/NY9QgamHml">https://t.co/NY9QgamHml</a> <a href="https://t.co/1NkCi0syB7">pic.twitter.com/1NkCi0syB7</a></p>&mdash; Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) <a href="https://twitter.com/RashidaTlaib/status/1150464696417431552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><p>And last but not least, Ayanna Pressley fought back.</p><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THIS is what racism looks like. WE are what democracy looks like. And we’re not going anywhere. Except back to DC to fight for the families you marginalize and vilify everyday. <a href="https://t.co/vYzoxCgN0X">pic.twitter.com/vYzoxCgN0X</a></p>&mdash; Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) <a href="https://twitter.com/AyannaPressley/status/1150460489199173632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><p>Trump tried to use racist, bullying tactics to shut these women up and he failed. As they pointed out, all he did was show his true colors.</p><p>These women, on the other hand, fight every day for America. They are as American as it gets and we need them here.</p><h2>Update. Democrats respond, and Trump double&#39;s down.</h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> tells four American Congresswomen to go back to their countries, he reaffirms his plan to “Make America Great Again” has always been about making America white again.<br><br>Our diversity is our strength and our unity is our power. <a href="https://t.co/ODqqHneyES">https://t.co/ODqqHneyES</a></p>&mdash; Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/status/1150408691713265665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let’s be clear about what this vile comment is: A racist and xenophobic attack on Democratic congresswomen. This *is* their country, regardless of whether or not Trump realizes it. They should be treated with respect. As president, I’ll make sure of it. <a href="https://t.co/WupieDquLA">https://t.co/WupieDquLA</a></p>&mdash; Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/ewarren/status/1150455114072764416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is racist. These congresswomen are every bit as American as you — and represent our values better than you ever will. <a href="https://t.co/BiKtCgqFjF">https://t.co/BiKtCgqFjF</a></p>&mdash; Beto O&#39;Rourke (@BetoORourke) <a href="https://twitter.com/BetoORourke/status/1150443944842600454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When I call the president a racist, this is what I&#39;m talking about <br><br>We must stand together for justice and dignity towards all. <a href="https://t.co/lweeJk7NoF">https://t.co/lweeJk7NoF</a></p>&mdash; Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1150414765119946753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Only one of the Members of Congress pictured below was born outside the United States.<br><br>It’s me, also the only one who was not the subject of a racist tweet by the President today. All of us — including those like <a href="https://twitter.com/Ilhan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ilhan</a> and me born elsewhere — are proud Americans. <a href="https://t.co/EOUCCj7Ldx">pic.twitter.com/EOUCCj7Ldx</a></p>&mdash; Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepDonBeyer/status/1150537893594750976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2> </h2><div class="oembedall-container sec-iframe sec-oembed-iframe"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">....and the many terrible things they say about the United States must not be allowed to go unchallenged. If the Democrat Party wants to continue to condone such disgraceful behavior, then we look even more forward to seeing you at the ballot box in 2020!</p>&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1150556166566633472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div className="ad-splitter"></div><h2> </h2><div className="ad-splitter"></div>

Trump said 'progressive congresswomen' should go back to where they came from.

Another day, another racist tweet from the president. This time, Donald Trump went as far as telling Congresswomen that they should go back to where they came from. You know, the thing that racist people say.So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly......&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2019 ....and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run. Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how....&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2019 ....it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to quickly work out free travel arrangements!&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2019 The Congresswomen he&#39;s referring to in the tweet are most likely AOC, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib, who are all women of color. Telling these women, who represent America, that they should leave based on their race/background is...despicable.Of course, AOC had some words for him.Mr. President, the country I “come from,” &amp; the country we all swear to, is the United States.But given how you’ve destroyed our border with inhumane camps, all at a benefit to you &amp; the corps who profit off them, you are absolutely right about the corruption laid at your feet. https://t.co/HLKQCotR8T&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2019 You are angry because you don’t believe in an America where I represent New York 14, where the good people of Minnesota elected @IlhanMN, where @RashidaTlaib fights for Michigan families, where @AyannaPressley champions little girls in Boston./2&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2019 You are angry because you can’t conceive of an America that includes us. You rely on a frightened America for your plunder.You won’t accept a nation that sees healthcare as a right or education as a #1 priority, especially where we’re the ones fighting for it.Yet here we are.&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2019 But you know what’s the rub of it all, Mr. President?On top of not accepting an America that elected us, you cannot accept that we don’t fear you,either.You can’t accept that we will call your bluff &amp; offer a positive vision for this country. And that’s what makes you seethe.&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2019 Boom. Our girl sure knows how to deliver a clapback.Ilhan Omar also had an amazing response.Mr. President,As Members of Congress, the only country we swear an oath to is the United States. Which is why we are fighting to protect it from the worst, most corrupt and inept president we have ever seen. https://t.co/FBygHa2QTt&mdash; Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 14, 2019 You are stoking white nationalism bc you are angry that people like us are serving in Congress and fighting against your hate-filled agenda. “America&#39;s answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.” -RFK&mdash; Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 14, 2019 Rashida Tlaib put Trump in his place too.Yo @realDonaldTrump, I am fighting corruption in OUR country. I do it every day when I hold your admin accountable as a U.S. Congresswoman. Detroit taught me how to fight for the communities you continue to degrade &amp; attack. Keep talking, you’ll be out of the WH soon. #TickTock&mdash; Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) July 14, 2019 P.S. @realdonaldtrump, keep talking, you just make me work harder. I&#39;m proud of my Palestinian roots &amp; a WEAK bully like you never wins. This is what America looks like ⬇️. P.S.S. #13thDistrictStrong will lead the fight for the #BoostAct #JusticeforAllAct while you golf. https://t.co/NY9QgamHml pic.twitter.com/1NkCi0syB7&mdash; Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) July 14, 2019 And last but not least, Ayanna Pressley fought back.THIS is what racism looks like. WE are what democracy looks like. And we’re not going anywhere. Except back to DC to fight for the families you marginalize and vilify everyday. pic.twitter.com/vYzoxCgN0X&mdash; Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) July 14, 2019 Trump tried to use racist, bullying tactics to shut these women up and he failed. As they pointed out, all he did was show his true colors.These women, on the other hand, fight every day for America. They are as American as it gets and we need them here.Update. Democrats respond, and Trump double&#39;s down.When @realDonaldTrump tells four American Congresswomen to go back to their countries, he reaffirms his plan to “Make America Great Again” has always been about making America white again.Our diversity is our strength and our unity is our power. https://t.co/ODqqHneyES&mdash; Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 14, 2019 Let’s be clear about what this vile comment is: A racist and xenophobic attack on Democratic congresswomen. This *is* their country, regardless of whether or not Trump realizes it. They should be treated with respect. As president, I’ll make sure of it. https://t.co/WupieDquLA&mdash; Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) July 14, 2019 This is racist. These congresswomen are every bit as American as you — and represent our values better than you ever will. https://t.co/BiKtCgqFjF&mdash; Beto O&#39;Rourke (@BetoORourke) July 14, 2019 When I call the president a racist, this is what I&#39;m talking about We must stand together for justice and dignity towards all. https://t.co/lweeJk7NoF&mdash; Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 14, 2019 Only one of the Members of Congress pictured below was born outside the United States.It’s me, also the only one who was not the subject of a racist tweet by the President today. All of us — including those like @Ilhan and me born elsewhere — are proud Americans. pic.twitter.com/EOUCCj7Ldx&mdash; Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) July 14, 2019  ....and the many terrible things they say about the United States must not be allowed to go unchallenged. If the Democrat Party wants to continue to condone such disgraceful behavior, then we look even more forward to seeing you at the ballot box in 2020!&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2019  

Another day, another racist tweet from the president. This time, Donald Trump went as far as telling Congresswomen that they should go back to where they came from. You know, the thing that racist people say.        The Congresswomen...