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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCBC chair encourages Trump to stay silent on Lewis's death: 'Please let us mourn in peace'
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/507955-congressional-black-caucus-chair-encourages-trump-to-stay-silent-on-lewissTheHill.com
Congressional Black Caucus chair encourages Trump to stay silent on Lewis's death: 'Please let us mourn in peace'
By Tal Axelrod - 07/18/20 12:49 PM EDT
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, urged President Trump to remain silent on Rep. John Lewiss (D-Ga.) recent death, suggesting his remarks would serve as an unwanted distraction.
.@realDonaldTrump while the nation mourns the passing of a national hero, please say nothing. Please dont comment on the life of Congressman Lewis. Your press secretary released a statement, leave it at that, she tweeted. Please let us mourn in peace.
Lewis, who represented an Atlanta-area district for 17 terms, was a titan in the civil rights movement and had garnered respect from both Democrats and Republicans. He died Friday night at the age of 80.
Bipartisan lawmakers expressed their condolences Saturday, though Trump has been conspicuously silent. White House Press Secretary released a statement mourning Lewiss death and the White House ordered flags to be flown at half-staff, though the president who's at his private golf course in Sterling, Va. has yet to make any remarks.
Trump and Lewis had a contentious relationship while the president was in office. Lewis accused Trump of not being a legitimate president, leading Trump to fire back that the Democrat should worry about his own "horrible" district instead.
Congressman John Lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping his district, which is in horrible shape and falling apart (not to mention crime infested) rather than falsely complaining about the election results. All talk, talk, talk - no action or results. Sad! Trump wrote in a series of tweets.
Lewis also drew Trumps ire when he declined to attend his inauguration.
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CBC chair encourages Trump to stay silent on Lewis's death: 'Please let us mourn in peace' (Original Post)
babylonsister
Jul 2020
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Nevilledog
(51,150 posts)1. So that's why he tweeted, cuz they asked him to be silent?
Sounds petty enough for trump.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,777 posts)2. John Lewis' name should never come out of Trump's mouth.
He's not worthy to speak it.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)3. Ms. Bass is now actively "running" for the VP spot.
I am glad to see it. I really like her. Check her out here:
Bass is generally considered a liberal, with ratings of 100% or close from liberal interest group capitol Weekly Positions. Conservative groups like the California Republican Assembly Positions have consistently awarded her a 0%.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Bass
-Laelth
Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)4. I don't blame them.
The last thing we need to hear is a jerk with no empathy and no ability to fake empathy like the rest of the Republicans usually can.