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Trump Says Reps Omar, Tlaib Should Be Removed From US After SOTU Heckling

Did Omar and Tlaib show contempt for America or rightfully protest deaths caused by Trump's immigration policies?

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Trump Says Reps Omar, Tlaib Should Be Removed From US After SOTU Heckling

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Above: Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib protesting during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 24. Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Omar and Tlaib's behavior during the State of the Union demonstrated a lack of respect for America and its citizens. They chose not to stand when asked if protecting Americans should take precedence over protecting illegal aliens and shouted accusations while Trump spoke about ending sanctuary cities that harbor criminals and pose risks to the American public. Their conduct raises concerns about their commitment to serving their country effectively.

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Anti-Trump narrative

Trump's racist attacks on Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, who protested the killing of two American citizens by federal agents, reveal his authoritarian tendencies. The lawmakers appropriately called out an administration responsible for deaths during immigration raids in Minneapolis. In response, Trump demanded that these Muslim American citizens be deported. His xenophobic rhetoric and refusal to acknowledge the Americans killed by his enforcement policies demonstrate a complete disregard for accountability.

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