Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, explained why she stayed seated during President Trump’s State of the Union challenge, where he asked lawmakers to stand if they agreed to prioritize U.S. citizens’ safety over that of illegal aliens. Tokuda stated that she believed the president’s question was not genuine and was meant to be used in a commercial. She also mentioned that she would have stood if the question was true and not a ploy.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Jill Tokuda explained her reaction to a voter, citing her interpretation of Trump’s challenge. The voter had approached her about the moment two weeks after the State of the Union. Tokuda’s response was based on her belief that the president’s question was not genuine. The exchange was a familiar scene in the ongoing debate on immigration. The moment was used to highlight the differences between the parties.
Author: Evan Null
