Trump said yesterday  in a series of tweets that four elected Congresswomen of color, who are democrats, to go back to where they came from, and fix the place. Of all the four women he was referring to – Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ayanna Pressley- only one is a naturalized citizen. The rest were born and raised in the United States. They each were elected into Congress by their constituents in tough elections. 

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1150381395078000643

Trump, in essence, is either refusing to accept or acknowledge the Americans that chose these elected officials as part of America. Or, again, saying that members of certain races do not belong in the US, and if they do, they belong in his backyard, mopping his floor.

Highlighted below are what others are saying in response:

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— Diana Curth (@Ladydirn1) July 14, 2019

Fun fact – most black American’s families have been here longer than Trump's.

— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) July 14, 2019

Here are some of the Congresswomen responses:

Ocasio-Cortez

Mr. President, the country I “come from,” & the country we all swear to, is the United States.

But given how you’ve destroyed our border with inhumane camps, all at a benefit to you & the corps who profit off them, you are absolutely right about the corruption laid at your feet. https://t.co/HLKQCotR8T

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2019

Ilhan Omar

Mr. President,

As Members of Congress, the only country we swear an oath to is the United States.

Which is why we are fighting to protect it from the worst, most corrupt and inept president we have ever seen. https://t.co/FBygHa2QTt

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 14, 2019

Rashida Tlaib

Want a response to a lawless & complete failure of a President?

He is the crisis.
His dangerous ideology is the crisis.
He needs to be impeached.

— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) July 14, 2019

Ayanna Pressley

THIS is what racism looks like. WE are what democracy looks like. And we’re not going anywhere. Except back to DC to fight for the families you marginalize and vilify everyday. pic.twitter.com/vYzoxCgN0X

— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) July 14, 2019

If you think racism will take the appearance of separate water fountain drama of the 60s, think twice. It comes just the way Trump and others are dishing it out, and ouch, it stings!

Your turn: send in your comments. This is too critical a time not to speak up. Speak and be heard.