A couple of days ago, we wrote you about Trump’s racist tweet.
Now I’m writing because things have gotten worse.
Last night, at a rally in North Carolina, Trump stood by joyfully as the crowd, in response to false claims he made about U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, bellowed, “Send her back.”
You can’t hear that chant or see a video clip and not be chilled.
Trump is fomenting a fascist movement in this country.
Whatever premeditation went into his initial tweet, Trump’s ongoing attacks against the new women of color members of Congress are now very intentional.
Multiple news reports make clear: His racist demagoguery is going to continue — and get worse.
This will do lasting damage to the country.
This torrent of hate from the president will intensify white resentment and racism.
It will divide people who otherwise could, should and would join together around a progressive agenda.
It will create a climate in which hateful violence is likely to become more frequent and intense.
And it even risks the rise of a serious, violent, fascist movement.
There’s one thing that could really make a difference right now: Republicans could speak out publicly and denounce what Trump is doing.
Together, we will stand against hate and for the values we hold dear.
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