Republican senator whose daughter has Down syndrome issues scathing response to Trump using ‘the R-word’
A Republican lawmaker whose daughter has Down syndrome has spoken out after President Donald Trump used a derogatory slur commonly aimed at people with disabilities. The remark drew widespread condemnation over the Thanksgiving weekend. Trump targeted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—Kamala Harris’ former running mate—claiming he had let Somali refugees “take over” parts of the state….