FILE PHOTO - U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD) speaks with reporters after meeting with President Donald Trump about prescription drug prices at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 8, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) defended his constituents and responded with total class after a racist attack from Donald Trump.
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Rep. Cummings tweeted:
Rep. Cummings didn’t get down in the mud and dirt and fight with Donald Trump. Cummings defended his constituents and put the people of his district first. Trump talks a lot about lowering prescription drug prices, which contrary to his false claims, he has not done. Rep. Cummings gave him the perfect opportunity to do something to help people.
Elijah Cummings won’t mudsling with Donald Trump, but he will defend and fight for his constituents. Rep. Cummings’ response showed what real leadership looks like, and in the process humiliated Donald Trump by showing the country how pathetic and small this president is.
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