Rep. @AOC: "The president put millions of Americans in danger last night. His rhetoric is endangering lots of people, this is not just about threats to individual members of Congress, but it is about creating a volatile environment in this country through violent rhetoric." pic.twitter.com/OZgcS8JGdu
— The Hill (@thehill) July 18, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez and other freshmen Democrats, such as Reps. Pressley, Omar, and Tlaib have found themselves in a heated feud with the president. The congresswomen held a press conference after Trump posted a series of tweets urging the congresswomen to “go back” to their “crime infested” countries, gain leadership skills, and then come back. Trump critics branded the tweets as racist, but the president denied these claims.
“The Squad” vs. Trump
Following the controversial tweets from President Trump, the four congresswomen have expressed concerns about their safety. During an interview, Rep. Tlaib stated that Pelosi ought to be mindful of criticizing herself, Pressley, Ocasio-Cortez and Omar since they are women of color.
