The Daily

Trump and ‘the Squad’

Jul 16, 2019

Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Congressional correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the recent political storm surrounding President Trump's attacks on four Democratic congresswomen. She discusses the fierce defiance of 'the Squad'—Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Pressley, and Tlaib—as they refuse to be silenced. The conversation highlights the tensions between progressive ideals and party leadership, along with the implications of Trump's rhetoric. Davis emphasizes the importance of activism in confronting bullying, while unpacking the growing divisions within the Democratic Party.

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Tensions Within the Democratic Party: The Squad's Stand

7min

Tensions Within the Democratic Party

5min

Unpacking Trump's Controversial Tweets and Their Impact

2min

Targeted Rhetoric in Political Divisions

2min

The Squad's Stand Against Bullying

9min

In a second day of attacks, President Trump said that four Democratic congresswomen hated the United States and were free to leave the country. The lawmakers — Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna S. Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — said they refused to be silenced. Guest: Julie Hirschfeld Davis, who covers Congress for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. This episode includes disturbing language.

Background reading:

President Trump appeared determined on Monday to amplify remarks that members of his own party called racist. The lawmakers he singled out responded by charging that the president was pressing the agenda of white nationalists.

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