Tag: Rep. Hagedorn

DFL Repeats Call for Minnesota GOP to Denounce Trump’s Blatant Racism

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Yesterday, Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Chairman Ken Martin called on top Minnesota Republicans to denounce President Trump’s multiple, racist attacks on Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar. Thus far, they have refused to do so.

Today, in response to Republican silence, Martin released the following statement:

“Courage should not be a partisan issue. Standing up to racism should not be a partisan issue. It’s past time for Minnesota Republicans to put politics aside and do what is right for our country by denouncing Trump’s racist attacks on Representative Ilhan Omar. Continue reading “DFL Repeats Call for Minnesota GOP to Denounce Trump’s Blatant Racism”

‘Nobody is holding them against their will’: Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s border comments spark backlash

The Congressman addressed constituents last week in Rochester.

Minnesota Republican Rep. Jim Hagedorn faced backlash for his comments about conditions on the U.S. southern border at a recent Rochester town hall.

Addressing the audience at Rochester Community and Technical College last week, one constituent asked 1st District Rep. Hagedorn why he supported what they called “government-sponsored child abuse.”

Hagedorn pushed back on the accusation and the comparison of detention centers at the border to concentration camps, prompting some boos from the crowd.

View the complete July 5 article by Madeline Deninger on the Bring Me the News website here.