Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s refusal to condemn Trump’s racist remarks about her fellow members of Congress tells us much about how she chooses to represent her district and her politics. First, by refusing to condemn Trump’s remarks, she is owning his views and presenting herself as a racist. Next, Herrera Beutler blames Democrats that the resolution further contributes to the country’s racial division. No, Jaime. When you stand with a racist president, you reinforce the country’s racial divide.
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Letter: Condemnation is needed
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