Elijah Cummings: Trump doesn't know how it feels to be treated 'like less than a dog'
WASHINGTON – Saying President Donald Trump does not fully comprehend how it feels to be treated"like less than a dog," Rep. Elijah Cummings on Thursday explained that the president's recent"go back" comments have sparked memories of racist attacks he experienced as a child in Baltimore.
“I don’t think these Republicans or Trump fully understand what it feels like to be treated like less than a dog,” Cummings said to the Sun."I’m feeling the same things that I felt when these white folks down in South Baltimore were throwing rocks and bottles at me. But now, I feel like it’s the president of the United States doing it.”
All four congresswomen are U.S. citizens, with three being born in the United States. Omar immigrated from Somalia over 20 years and is a naturalized U.S. citizen.Distracter in chief: Trump draws on familiar playbook with attacks on women lawmakers of color Democrats have come to Omar's defense, blasting the chants and the president. And leading Democrats in the House have raised concerns about Omar's safety and that of the three other progressive lawmakers amid Trump's continued attacks. 'Where are you in this?': Meghan McCain calls out Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
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