Just days short of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President-elect Donald Trump has lashed out on Congressman John Lewis, after he says he doesn’t see him as a “legitimate president.”
Trump responded via Twitter, by attacking the civil rights leader and recommending that Lewis “spend more time on fixing and helping his district.”
In response, many politicians have come forward to stand up for the civil rights hero. Here are a few of his supporters.
Joe Kennedy III, Congressman for Massachusetts
Stones and batons couldn't stop @RepJohnLewis's fight for justice. Petty tweets certainly won't.
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) January 14, 2017
Mazie K. Hirono, U.S. Senator for Hawaii
My friend @repjohnlewis is an American hero. A champion for justice and reconciliation. @realDonaldTrump could learn smth from his example
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) January 14, 2017
Ron Wydon, U.S. Senator for Oregon
.@realDonaldTrump: This is not talk. @repjohnlewis is an American hero. pic.twitter.com/UNQAWjVwhC
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) January 14, 2017
Kamala Harris. U.S. Senator for California
John Lewis is an icon of the Civil Rights Movement who is fearless in the pursuit of justice and equality. He deserves better than this. https://t.co/WX1QDCKfzP
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 14, 2017
Steny Hoyner, U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland
My brother @RepJohnLewis has dedicated his life to ensuring all Americans have a voice. I stand with him & we should all continue his work. pic.twitter.com/hZ14w1Rg9y
— Steny Hoyer (@WhipHoyer) January 14, 2017
Elijah E. Cummings, U.S. Representative for Maryland
To my dear friend & Brother @repjohnlewis: thank you for taking action to make this country better. pic.twitter.com/oyYFZE02JR
— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) January 14, 2017
Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, representing California
Ahead of #MLKday2017, let us remember that many have tried to silence @repjohnlewis over the years. All have failed.
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) January 14, 2017
Yvette D. Clarke, U.S. Representative for New York
Cowardly @realDonaldTrump isn't fit to polish hero @repjohnlewis's boots.
— Yvette D. Clarke (@RepYvetteClarke) January 14, 2017
Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator for New York
As we honor MLK, I'll always stand by my friend, American hero @repjohnlewis. We'll lock arms & resist any effort to roll back civil rights.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 14, 2017
Mark Takano, U.S. Representative for California
"All talk, no action."
— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) January 14, 2017
I stand with @repjohnlewis and I will not be attending the inauguration. pic.twitter.com/z8Q0wA9OPK
Gerry Connolly, U.S. Representative for Virginia
.@repjohnlewis is a hero who has given his life to equal rights. He's been locked up, beaten up, spit on and still never lost his fight
— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) January 14, 2017
Brendan Boyle, U.S. Congressman for Pennsylvania
.@repjohnlewis is a hero and I'm lucky to call him a colleague. You sir are not half the man he is. @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/f7VwPYQNiz
— Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle) January 14, 2017
Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressman for California
.@repjohnlewis dedicated his life to fighting injustice & changing the course of our nation's history. Truly an honor to serve with him. pic.twitter.com/uMkFfmX6sq
— Rep. Salud Carbajal (@RepCarbajal) January 14, 2017
David Cicilline, U.S. Congressman for Rhode Island
John Lewis is an American hero.
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) January 14, 2017
You're a fake billionaire who won't release his taxes.
Put down Twitter and get serious about governing. https://t.co/LIvpXhX2wX
Jim McGovern, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts
Here's a tip: Instead of attacking civil rights icons like John Lewis, reach out to all the Americans feeling threatened by your presidency. https://t.co/BjRfOAUIgX
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) January 14, 2017
Jerry Nadler, Congressman for New York
.@realDonaldTrump stands with V. Putin. I stand with @repjohnlewis.
— (((Rep. Nadler))) (@RepJerryNadler) January 14, 2017
Ruben J. Kihuen, U.S. Representative for Nevada
.@RealDonaldTrump @repjohnlewis has spent his entire life fighting for others- you've never been interested in helping anyone but yourself!
— Rep. Ruben J. Kihuen (@RepKihuen) January 14, 2017
Dan Kildee, U.S. Representative for Flint, Michigan
My friend @repjohnlewis has sacrificed more than @realdonaldtrump ever has or will. Here he is almost dying fighting for equal rights. pic.twitter.com/yL3uQCuH8F
— Rep. Dan Kildee (@RepDanKildee) January 14, 2017
Don Beyer, U.S. Representative for Virginia
.@repjohnlewis is a hero who risked his life fighting injustice. Attacks on a Civil Rights icon - during MLK weekend - are an embarrassment. https://t.co/9TGF0Zc3zc
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) January 14, 2017
Ben Sasse, U.S. Senator for Nebraska
John Lewis and his "talk" have changed the world.https://t.co/qeUloAkeTx https://t.co/aH2vDLjKk9
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 14, 2017
John Conyers, Jr., Rep. of Michigan’s 13th Congressional District
Very concerned that Trump would spend time attacking John Lewis instead of preparing to start his Presidency. (2/3)
— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) January 14, 2017
Agree with VP Biden that it's time for Trump to grow up. Being POTUS is a serious matter - not child's play. I stand w/ @repjohnlewis (3/3)
— John Conyers, Jr. (@RepJohnConyers) January 14, 2017
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