The chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus said Trump’s comments would not “be necessary if he and his supporters had not already endangered so many by spreading this toxic xenophobia.”
President Donald Trump tweeted Monday that people should look out for “our Asian American community.”
In the tweet, the president advised Americans to protect those of Asian descent “in the United States, and all around the world.” He posted the message hours after he once again referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus,” a term he’s used multiple times that some experts say has led to hateful attacks on those of Asian descent.
Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrump
It is very important that we totally protect our Asian American community in the United States, and all around the world. They are amazing people, and the spreading of the Virus….
Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrump
It is very important that we totally protect our Asian American community in the United States, and all around the world. They are amazing people, and the spreading of the Virus….
Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrump
….is NOT their fault in any way, shape, or form. They are working closely with us to get rid of it. WE WILL PREVAIL TOGETHER!
“They are amazing people, and the spreading of the Virus …is NOT their fault in any way, shape, or form,” he wrote on the platform. “They are working closely with us to get rid of it. WE WILL PREVAIL TOGETHER!” Continue reading..