October 22, 2019

Media Contact:
Angela Allmond, Communications Director
Oklahoma Democratic Party
405-536-2412

ODP Condemns Disgusting Remark

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Democratic Party released the following statement on Trump’s horrific comparison of a constitutional impeachment inquiry to a lynching:

The Oklahoma Democratic Party is disgusted by the intentional, insensitive, and deeply offensive remark by a President of the United States.

“This type of racist language linked to a painful time in our history – the murder of thousands of African Americans, is a slap in the face to the loss of lives and the families who face the emotional trauma that lingers today. Moreover, it continues his pattern of using inflammatory language as a distraction from his disastrous policies,” stated Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair, Alicia Andrews.

The Oklahoma Democratic Party condemns the use of this term as a comparison to a constitutionally protected process intended to investigate wrongdoings and potential corruption. Trump is an embarrassment to our country and the presidency. We expect our leaders to have a better understanding of our country’s history and not engage in dangerous and divisive behavior.

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For more information about the Oklahoma Democratic Party, visit the party website at okdemocrats.org, or call party headquarters at 405-427-3366.