U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia publicly condemned President Donald Trump for his remarks following a tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C. Garcia, along with fellow Democrats, expressed frustration over Trump's failure to show presidential leadership during crises, instead using the opportunity to rail against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He described Trump's comments as monstrous and indicative of a broader, troubling pattern of racist and xenophobic rhetoric. Garcia emphasizes the need for leaders to focus on uplifting marginalized communities rather than attacking them, reflecting a collective concern among Democrats regarding Trump's conduct and approach to governance.
He's clearly lost his mind," Garcia told The Advocate in an interview Friday morning. "His comments were completely monstrous," Garcia said. "He has no ability to be presidential during a national tragedy."
This was a loss for the nation, not just for those families who were on that plane or on that helicopter," she said. "And for him to turn it into just another press conference about himself and how he's better than his predecessors is sickening.
It's sadly what we can expect for the next four years-someone who, every time he speaks, what comes out is racism and xenophobia. I hope that it's angering and motivating the American public because it certainly is motivating me.
He's obsessed with trans people, and he's obsessed with the idea of diversity." Garcia said. "It's clear the focus should be on helping those in need rather than tearing down equity initiatives.
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