Pingree Calls on President Trump to Fire White Supremacist Supporters in White House

Statement

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) has cosponsored a Congressional resolution condemning the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville and calling on President Trump to disavow the support he has received from hate groups like the neo-Nazis and the KKK, and to terminate the employment of any of these groups' supporters in the White House.

"I never thought Congress would have to take the step of explicitly condemning white supremacists and asking the White House to do the same. But after President Trump doubled-down to defend and legitimize these groups--emboldening them and inspiring more violence--that's where we are. It's sickening," said Pingree. "My office's phone is ringing off the hook today with constituents who are incensed with his statements and others who fear for their families' safety because of them. It's important to show them that--unlike the President--Congress believes there's no place for hate groups in the White House. It's long past time for bigoted, white supremacist sympathizers like Steve Bannon, Sebastian Gorka, and Stephen Miller to go."

Introduced by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), the resolution:

Condemns the white supremacist violence that occurred in Charlottesville
Denounces the increase in organizing by hate groups like the KKK and neo-Nazis
Offers condolences to the families of Heather Heyer, who was killed in an act of white supremacist terrorism, and of the two State Troopers who lost their lives in the line of duty, Lt. H. Jay Cullen and Trooper-Pilot, Berke M.M. Bates
Strongly urges President Trump to disavow the support he has received from white supremacist, neo-Nazi, KKK and other hate groups
Terminate employment and prohibit the hiring of individuals in the Trump Administration and White House who have supported or encouraged support for white supremacists

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