Democrat Senator: Founding Fathers And American Heroes Are ‘Dead Traitors’
July 6, 2020 By Jordan Davidson
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized President Trump’s 4th of July speech at Mount Rushmore for focusing on the accomplishments of historical figures.
“He spent all of his time talking about dead traitors,†Duckworth, a potential Biden vice president pick, told CNN in an interview.
In his speech, President Trump listed numerous historical figures and celebrities who played a large role in American history. Among those listed were the founding fathers, the presidents of Mount Rushmore, Fredwrick Douglass, Ulysses S. Grant, Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman, and Elvis Presley.
“Our nation is witnessing a merciless campaign to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values, and indoctrinate our children,†President Trump said, as he highlighted the accomplishments of notable Americans.
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