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The John Lewis and Donald Trump feud has been boiling over for the past few days. Left-leaning pundits argue that the president-elect’s claim that Lewis is “all talk” is a complete dismissal of the congressman’s history in fighting for civil rights, while those on the right say Trump’s statement had nothing to do with civil rights.
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In his monologue Monday night, left-leaning host Seth Meyers broke down the argument, saying “If you’re wondering to assume that Lewis’ district is ‘crime infested’ and ‘falling apart’ just because he’s black, the answer is a hard yes.”
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Meyers then turned the heat on the Republicans, who claim that Lewis’ statement that he doesn’t see Trump as a legitimate president is absurd. He pointed out that until a few months ago, Donald Trump pushed the narrative that Barack Obama wasn’t born in the United States.
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According to the Trump Twitter Archive, the president-elect hasn’t blasted Seth Meyers since 2014. However, it’s very unlikely Trump will be able to stay silent for his tenure as president.
