House of United States denounced racist Trump remarks about “The Squad”. The Democratic-controlled chamber faced tensed debate before a resolution passed 240 votes to 187
House Representatives of United States denounced racist comments of Trump about four congresswomen. The Democratic-controlled chamber faced tensed debate before a resolution passed 240 votes to 187. Meanwhile Republicans insisted the move is itself against house decorum.
President Trump hold up keyboards again and responded on Twitter about resolution “This was the first time since 1984 that the Speaker of the House was ruled Out of Order and broke the Rules of the House. Quite a day!”
He once again criticized congresswomen saying ““In America, if you hate our Country, you are free to leave. The simple fact of the matter is, the four Congresswomen think that America is wicked in its origins, they think that America is even more wicked now, that we are all racist and evil.
He further added “I’m entitled to my opinion, & I just think they’re left wing cranks. They’re the reason there are directions on a shampoo bottle, & we should ignore them. The “squad” has moved the Democrat Party substantially LEFT, and .they are destroying the Democrat Party.”
US President Donald Trump is globally known for his provoking and racist remarks about black Americans and immigrants. This time President Trump shook up political grounds through racist comments about four Congresswomen.
Controversy Begins
The controversy begins few days back when Trump racist comments about four Congresswomen flair up new debate. The widely denounced comments read “Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came.”
The four congresswomen denounced comments of President Trump about them accusing him being racist.
The statement was widely condemned US citizens and sparked Social Media debate.
Progressive lawmakers showed solidarity with “the squad” against Trump’s racist attitude.
Some lawmakers have think that Trump’s failed policies reasoning for being more racist and aggressive towards his political rivals.
Tackling intense internal and external criticism Trump hold back and tweeted “I don’t have a Racist bone in my body!”
Since this happening some trends like “I Stand with Ilhan Omar” or “I Stand with President Trump” waving on internet.
Who is “The Squad?”
The term “The Squad” is being used for four congresswomen. They include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley. They all are American citizens, 3 of them born in US except Ilhan Omar. She was migrated from Somalia in her childhood.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
29 years old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, aka AOC, belongs to Democratic Party. She defeated veteran and establishment favourite Joe Crowley in their party’s primary last June.
Ilhan Omar
Somalia born Ilhan Omar entered US in 1997 fleeing civil war in her Country. She became US citizen in 2000. 37 years old and mother of 3 kids won a Minnesota seat in the House of Representatives last November.
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Talaib is first Palestinian-American woman to serve Congress. Tlaib is the daughter of Palestinian immigrant parents. Her grandmother still lives in the West Bank.
She made history in 2008 by becoming the first Muslim woman to ever serve in the Michigan Legislature. She is beloved by residents for fighting the billionaires and corporations that tried to pollute her district.
Ayanna Soyini Pressley
Ayanna Soyini Pressley is the first black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. 45 years old congresswoman is member of the Democratic Party. Pressley defeated ten-term incumbent Mike Capuano in the primary election. Pressley was the first black woman elected to the Boston City Council.
