State of the Union Speech: A 2-Hour Disgraceful and Dehumanizing Display of Hate
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Sofia Costas scostas@advancingjustice-aajc.orgt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, President Trump delivered a State of the Union address to a nation deeply divided by his actions and relentless hate speech. His remarks leaned on the hateful, inflammatory rhetoric that has become a signature of the Trump administration.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) issues the following statement in response:
“President Trump’s speech attempted to deceive the public and ask us to buy that our state of the union is strong when the reality is the past year of his regime has been marked with cruelty, violence and chaos. The Administration is trying to recast this country to align with their racist vision and normalize viewpoints that are unacceptable to the majority of Americans.
“He trotted out victims of violence as political props but conspicuously absent were the families of Renée Good, Alex Pretti, and others murdered by ICE agents. We all want communities free from violence, including the violence deployed by our government, but it is unconscionable to vilify and attempt to dehumanize undocumented immigrants in this country.
“This Administration has upended the livelihoods of millions of people through attacks on immigrant communities. Their intentions are rooted in baseless claims and attempt to redefine who gets to belong in this country through hateful policies and violence by erasing the contributions of communities of color nationwide.
“The Trump administration is using fear and disinformation to interfere in the administration of free and fair elections. We believe voters elect their leaders. Leaders should not get to pick their voters. That is why we oppose the SAVE America Act and similar anti-voter bills that aim to take power from voters. We will continue to fight for a democracy that works for all.
“President Trump has shown a blatant disregard for the Constitution, rule of law, and basic human rights. This version of America is far from united or ‘golden.’ We must hold this authoritarian regime accountable for the pain and suffering they have unnecessarily brought to our communities and for creating a system that goes against the America we deserve.
“Congress has a responsibility to their constituents to stand firm in the face of injustice. Advancing Justice – AAJC is determined to continue the fight against any policy that seeks to disenfranchise and reverse the progress we have made over decades, and we will continue to advocate for equity.
“Everyone, regardless of who they are or where they come from, deserves to live in safe communities where they can have the opportunity to thrive.”
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