It's no secret that Donald Trump uses insults to attack those who he considers his political opponents. During an event t the White House honoring Native American leaders, the president decided to call out Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren for allegedly misrepresenting her ancestry as a Native American.
Trump on Warren
Over the last two and a half years, Donald Trump has made a habit out of lashing out at his critics. Whether it's the Democratic Party, Hollywood celebrities, the mainstream media, world leaders, or even other Republicans, the former host of "The Apprentice" has not held back his thoughts, regardless of how controversial they might be.
One politician that Trump has often attacked has been Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has been accused of playing up her ancestry as a Native American in the past. In response, Trump has labeled Warren as "Pocahontas," which has resulted in many accusing the president of racism and other forms of prejudice and bigotry. A reported by ABC News on November 27, Trump honored Native American code talkers at the White House, but couldn't hold back taking a shot at Warren in the process.
Pres. Trump at event honoring Native American code talkers: "We have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas." https://t.co/opyDjrpBLu pic.twitter.com/7Acmjnzwee
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 27, 2017
On Monday afternoon at the White House, Donald Trump honored several Native American code talkers who used their native language to help counter the enemy during times of war.
While praising them at the podium, the billionaire real estate mogul took at shot at Elizabeth Warren, all while standing in front of a portrait of former President Andrew Jackson who signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830.
Here's the video: Trump calls Elizabeth Warren 'Pocahontas' while honoring Native American code talkers: "You were here long before any of us were here. Although we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Pocahontas." pic.twitter.com/hjZ5MInDDf
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 27, 2017
"You were here long before any of us were here," Donald Trump told the three gentleman standing beside him.
"Although we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago," Trump said in reference to Elizabeth Warren, while adding, "They call her Pocahontas."
Twitter responds
Within seconds of Donald Trump's insult, his remarks went viral on social media. "Seriously. WTF is wrong with this f*cking MORON?" one tweet wondered.
Yet more evidence that @realDonaldTrump is completely devoid of insight, common sense, intelligence, & empathy. At an event to honor Native American code talkers he referred to Sen. Warren as “Pocahontas”. Yeah. Super respectful of veterans.
— Sam Bacon (@Sambacon25) November 27, 2017
As a Native American I can say that is beyond offensive and the fact that he said that in front of the Navajo Code talkers just down rite PISSES ME OFF !!!!#Scumbaginchief
— Mueller Time (@joanne_mulenex) November 27, 2017
My mouth is agape. An absolute insult. The code talkers should avoid all future meetings with this person. All Native American groups should
— MK (@jeahmarsbars) November 27, 2017
"Every day is a new embarrassment...
Trump just made a crack about Elizabeth Warren/ Pocahontas to WWII Native American code talkers," another Twitter user added. "As a Native American I can say that is beyond offensive and the fact that he said that in front of the Navajo Code talkers just down rite PISSES ME OFF !!!!" another tweet noted.
Our insane, racist, dotard of a "President*" just told a roomful of 90+ year old Native American code talkers from WW2 that "we have a Representative in Congress who has been here longer than any of you. We call her Pocahontas."
— Edan Clay 🌊 (@EdanClay) November 27, 2017
Seriously.
WTF is wrong with this f*cking MORON?
OMG! I'm so digusted with this those native American code talkers helped us win a war! They should be Praised! and Respected! smh / violently
— sunshine (@jeanlaurienti1) November 27, 2017
"Yet more evidence that @realDonaldTrump is completely devoid of insight, common sense, intelligence, & empathy," yet another tweet stated. The negative reaction continued as the opposition to Donald Trump grows by the day.
