COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Scott is criticizing President Donald Trump for tweets directed at four Democratic congresswomen of color.
Scott (R-South Carolina) said Monday that Trump had "interjected with unacceptable personal attacks and racially offensive language" in his tweets noting the congresswomen should go back to their "broken and crime infested" countries.
"Instead of sharing how the Democratic Party's far-left, pro-socialist policies--not to mention the hateful language some of their members have used towards law enforcement and Jews--are wrong for the future of our nation, the President interjected with unacceptable personal attacks and racially offensive language. No matter our political disagreements, aiming for the lowest common denominator will only divide our nation further."
Many Republicans have been silent about Trump's tweet, labeled by Democrats as racist and divisive. Trump has said he isn't concerned with condemnation.
Scott also mentions the "racial controversy" surrounding some of the Democratic presidential field concerning busing, saying "it is clear the Democratic Party has serious issues along these lines."