Last updated on July 17th, 2023 at 06:39 pm
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reacted to Donald Trump’s call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States by stressing that Trump’s plan is based on weakness and fear.
In a statement, Donald Trump called for Muslims to be banned from entering the US.
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Trump said, “Without looking at the various polling data, it is obvious to anybody the hatred is beyond comprehension. Where this hatred comes from and why we will have to determine. Until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in Jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for human life. If I win the election for President, we are going to Make America Great Again.”
Sen. Sanders fired back by pointing out the Trump is nothing more than a demagogue who is looking to divide the country, “Demagogues throughout our history have attempted to divide us based on race, gender, sexual orientation or country of origin. Now, Trump and others want us to hate all Muslims. The United States is a great nation when we stand together. We are a weak nation when we allow racism and xenophobia to divide us.”
Trump wasn’t done yet. He later clarified that his ban would include US-born Muslims, who are living abroad. Sanders was correct. Trump is a demagogue. There is no rational argument to any of the billionaire’s positions. Trump is merely trying to exploit racism and prejudice to win the Republican nomination.
Donald Trump rose to the top of the Republican primary polls by calling Mexican immigrants murderers and rapists. Now that his support has slipped in the polls, Trump is upping the ante by calling for a ban on Muslims.
Sanders was right on the money. Trump’s position is that of a weak coward, and those who support his candidacy for president are harming the country that they claim to love.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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