Virginia, National Democrats React to Trump’s Outrageously Racist, Un-American Comments

The Racist-in-Chief strikes again, in one of his most disgusting, blatant racist displays. See below for the Racist-in-Chief’s tweets, followed by responses from Virginia and national Democrats. And yes, this guy is a disgrace to the United States of America, which last I checked was a nation of immigrants, with the Statue of Liberty (“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”) one of its most important symbols. The fact that Trump doesn’t understand or respect this demonstrates his utter unfitness to be president, and his fundamental hostility to core American values. This scumbag MUST be defeated – in fact, crushed by a huge margin, with voters acting like antibodies driving out a deadly virus – in November 2020!

.@realDonaldTrump is a racist and @VA_GOP is proud to stand with him. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. https://t.co/IsnOqx5wa8

— Virginia Democrats (@vademocrats) July 14, 2019

Damning and deafening silence from the @HouseGOP as the Birther In Chief makes racist attacks on women of color who serve with us in Congress. They are your colleagues too. https://t.co/fnhirCkwBP

— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) 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

— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) July 14, 2019

Trump has descended, again, into rank racism. Real presidents uplift us. Like Lincoln they appeal to our better angels. They don’t drag us down into the muck and mire. https://t.co/3BHVyDz6o7

— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) July 14, 2019

The President showed us who he is when he called Mexicans rapists and criminals.

He showed us again when he called them “shithole countries.”

And he’s showing us today when targeting Congresswomen of color who — by the way — are Americans.

He’s a racist and a bigot. https://t.co/5U52KRRLVX

— Jennifer Wexton (@JenniferWexton) July 14, 2019

These shameful comments are meant to divide us. The division they sow makes us weaker as a people & country. The diversity of perspectives & experiences in our country (&Congress) makes us extraordinary & our leaders should serve in a way that honors that. https://t.co/vPFQlIg0N1

— Abigail Spanberger (@SpanbergerVA07) July 14, 2019

The President’s tweet this morning says a lot about who he is. I stand with my colleagues @RepAOC @RepPressley @Ilhan @RepRashida https://t.co/wBdOP0iKrY

— Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) July 14, 2019

.@realDonaldTrump is who he is and he has been that way for many years. Republicans continue to ignore his disgraceful comments and behavior. Their silence is complicity. pic.twitter.com/lZTeugTlwS

— Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) July 15, 2019

Every single House Democrat loves this country.

We will stand together in the face of hatred and xenophobia.

Our diversity is our strength in this great nation ?????????.

And we will always fight together #ForThePeople. https://t.co/nIeiQKJhc4

— House Democrats (@HouseDemocrats) July 14, 2019

Spoken like a true third-generation American married to a naturalized citizen who used family reunification laws he wants to end to get his own in-laws into the USA & doesn’t even understand that Puerto Rico is part of the USA #RacistInChief #NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder pic.twitter.com/eYDNv6qfiL

— Scott Surovell (@ssurovell) July 14, 2019

I reject @realDonaldTrump’s xenophobic comments meant to divide our nation. Rather than attack Members of Congress, he should work with us for humane immigration policy that reflects American values. Stop the raids – #FamiliesBelongTogether!

— 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

— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) July 14, 2019

America’s strength is and has always been rooted in our diversity. But President Trump continues to spew hateful rhetoric, sow division, and stoke racial tensions for his own political gain.

Let’s be clear: Racism and xenophobia have no place in America. https://t.co/Gtcx96uZhd

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) 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

— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) July 14, 2019

Let’s call the president’s racist attack exactly what it is: un-American. pic.twitter.com/fDeC5ka01F

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 14, 2019

When I call the president a racist, this is what I’m talking about

We must stand together for justice and dignity towards all. https://t.co/lweeJk7NoF

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 14, 2019

As an immigrant and a citizen, my dad cared deeply about this country. Once, when he was speaking at a campus protest against Reagan’s accommodation of apartheid, a passing student noticed Dad’s brown skin and unique accent and called out: “go home!” He answered: “I am home.”

— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 14, 2019

This is reprehensible, racist, and xenophobic. It is unacceptable for the President of the United States to tweet something like this. Period. https://t.co/r3rFTvPwWj

— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) 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

— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) July 14, 2019

Mr. President, it is beneath the office of the presidency to tell Members of Congress to “go back” to their countries.

These xenophobic comments will only divide our nation.

America has always been at its best when we understand that diversity is our promise—not our problem. https://t.co/sbs15ciNt8

— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) July 14, 2019

Fox is the racist outlet of America’s racist party. GOP are either out and out racists, or complicit because of the fear of standing for what they know is the right course. We have a choice. The GOP goes out of business or the greatest country on earth no longer exists. https://t.co/2Sq46EFltS

— Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) July 14, 2019

They’re from America, and you’re right about one thing: Currently their government is a complete and total catastrophe. https://t.co/NvsnFSN8mb

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 14, 2019