Ilhan Omar: how Democrats responded to Trump's 9/11 attack

Among presidential candidates and party leaders, the more progressive were quicker to defend the congresswoman

On Saturday, Donald Trump’s attack on the Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar swiftly became something of a litmus test for Democratic politicians, as some of the most progressive 2020 presidential candidates spoke most quickly and forcefully in Omar’s defense.

Related: 'I won't be silent': Ilhan Omar answers Trump 9/11 attack

Continue reading...

from The Guardian http://bit.ly/2Kw3avU
via
0 Comments