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22 Politicians Flood Congressman John Lewis With Support After Trump Attacks Him During MLK Weekend 

After Trump calls Congressman John Lewis ‘all talk’ and ‘sad,’ politicians show him support after the president-elect’s attack on the civil rights icon during MLK weekend.
22 Politicians Flood Congressman John Lewis With Support After Trump Attacks Him During MLK Weekend
Jessica Kourkounis
By Mariya Moseley · Updated October 26, 2020
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Just days short of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President-elect Donald Trump has lashed out on Congressman John Lewis, after he says he doesn’t see him as a “legitimate president.”

Trump responded via Twitter, by attacking the civil rights leader and recommending that Lewis “spend more time on fixing and helping his district.”

In response, many politicians have come forward to stand up for the civil rights hero. Here are a few of his supporters. 

Joe Kennedy III, Congressman for Massachusetts

Stones and batons couldn't stop @RepJohnLewis's fight for justice. Petty tweets certainly won't.

— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) January 14, 2017

Mazie K. Hirono, U.S. Senator for Hawaii

My friend @repjohnlewis is an American hero. A champion for justice and reconciliation. @realDonaldTrump could learn smth from his example

— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) January 14, 2017

Ron Wydon, U.S. Senator for Oregon

.@realDonaldTrump: This is not talk. @repjohnlewis is an American hero. pic.twitter.com/UNQAWjVwhC

— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) January 14, 2017

Kamala Harris. U.S. Senator for California

John Lewis is an icon of the Civil Rights Movement who is fearless in the pursuit of justice and equality. He deserves better than this. https://t.co/WX1QDCKfzP

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 14, 2017

Steny Hoyner, U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland

My brother @RepJohnLewis has dedicated his life to ensuring all Americans have a voice. I stand with him & we should all continue his work. pic.twitter.com/hZ14w1Rg9y

— Steny Hoyer (@WhipHoyer) January 14, 2017

Elijah E. Cummings, U.S. Representative for Maryland

To my dear friend & Brother @repjohnlewis: thank you for taking action to make this country better. pic.twitter.com/oyYFZE02JR

— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) January 14, 2017

Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, representing California

Ahead of #MLKday2017, let us remember that many have tried to silence @repjohnlewis over the years. All have failed.

— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) January 14, 2017

Yvette D. Clarke, U.S. Representative for New York

Cowardly @realDonaldTrump isn't fit to polish hero @repjohnlewis's boots.

— Yvette D. Clarke (@RepYvetteClarke) January 14, 2017

Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator for New York

As we honor MLK, I'll always stand by my friend, American hero @repjohnlewis. We'll lock arms & resist any effort to roll back civil rights.

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 14, 2017

Mark Takano, U.S. Representative for California

"All talk, no action."

I stand with @repjohnlewis and I will not be attending the inauguration. pic.twitter.com/z8Q0wA9OPK

— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) January 14, 2017

Gerry Connolly, U.S. Representative for Virginia

.@repjohnlewis is a hero who has given his life to equal rights. He's been locked up, beaten up, spit on and still never lost his fight

— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) January 14, 2017

Brendan Boyle, U.S. Congressman for Pennsylvania

.@repjohnlewis is a hero and I'm lucky to call him a colleague. You sir are not half the man he is. @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/f7VwPYQNiz

— Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle) January 14, 2017

Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressman for California

.@repjohnlewis dedicated his life to fighting injustice & changing the course of our nation's history. Truly an honor to serve with him. pic.twitter.com/uMkFfmX6sq

— Rep. Salud Carbajal (@RepCarbajal) January 14, 2017

David Cicilline, U.S. Congressman for Rhode Island

John Lewis is an American hero.

You're a fake billionaire who won't release his taxes.

Put down Twitter and get serious about governing. https://t.co/LIvpXhX2wX

— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) January 14, 2017

Jim McGovern, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts

Here's a tip: Instead of attacking civil rights icons like John Lewis, reach out to all the Americans feeling threatened by your presidency. https://t.co/BjRfOAUIgX

— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) January 14, 2017

Jerry Nadler, Congressman for New York

.@realDonaldTrump stands with V. Putin. I stand with @repjohnlewis.

— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) January 14, 2017

Ruben J. Kihuen, U.S. Representative for Nevada

.@RealDonaldTrump @repjohnlewis has spent his entire life fighting for others- you've never been interested in helping anyone but yourself!

— Rep. Ruben J. Kihuen (@RepKihuen) January 14, 2017

Dan Kildee, U.S. Representative for Flint, Michigan

My friend @repjohnlewis has sacrificed more than @realdonaldtrump ever has or will. Here he is almost dying fighting for equal rights. pic.twitter.com/yL3uQCuH8F

— Rep. Dan Kildee (@RepDanKildee) January 14, 2017

Don Beyer, U.S. Representative for Virginia

.@repjohnlewis is a hero who risked his life fighting injustice. Attacks on a Civil Rights icon - during MLK weekend - are an embarrassment. https://t.co/9TGF0Zc3zc

— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) January 14, 2017

Ben Sasse, U.S. Senator for Nebraska

John Lewis and his "talk" have changed the world.https://t.co/qeUloAkeTx https://t.co/aH2vDLjKk9

— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 14, 2017

John Conyers, Jr., Rep. of Michigan’s 13th Congressional District

Very concerned that Trump would spend time attacking John Lewis instead of preparing to start his Presidency. (2/3)

— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) January 14, 2017

Agree with VP Biden that it's time for Trump to grow up. Being POTUS is a serious matter - not child's play. I stand w/ @repjohnlewis (3/3)

— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) January 14, 2017

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