During a town hall event on Monday, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) slammed President Trump’s recent policies and actions.
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00:00Because, as many of you know, we are your liaison to the federal government.
00:09We could be a crucial line of advocacy for our constituents who are experiencing issues with federal government,
00:15like irregulation, delays and emergencies.
00:18And although it is a difficult environment right now, our duty remains the same.
00:25In the last few weeks, we have worked to restore Social Security benefits,
00:30figure out issues with tax returns, expedite work permits and reunite families.
00:37We know that we can't solve every problem, but it is our job to do everything that we can to try.
00:44I will wrap up my remarks by saying this, that this is a terrifying time for our country.
00:54Trump's administration and the movement he is leading mean every indicator of a fascist takeover of the United States.
01:06Glorifying our past and promising a return to greatness, spreading propaganda and creating systems to ensure this propaganda drives the new cycle,
01:18targeting universities and what they call the intellectual elite, which means that you can read and comprehend.
01:30Creating a new reality that hides the truth for his supporters or anyone who is passive observer of the news.
01:40Creating hierarchy that places white men above all others who targets immigrants and people of color.
01:50Spreading non-stop fiction that Trump and his movement are victims.
01:56Focusing on law and order to cast any opponent as a criminal who should be imprisoned or deported.
02:04Demonizing the LGBTQ community. Destroying women's legal protection and bodily autonomy.
02:12Dividing urban and rural communities and casting cities as lawless and decadence.
02:20Destroying unions and casting any opponents as weak and lazy.
02:26If we want to stop Donald Trump, we need to recognize what we are dealing with.
02:34He is already ignoring court orders.
02:36Forcing law firms and universities to fall in line.
02:40And talking about disappearing you as citizens to foreign torture camps run by dictators.
02:48This is a five alarm fire for our public.