Communications strategist Collette Watson on how the 45th president uses Twitter to set the media agenda and shape a public conversation that stokes nativism, xenophobia and demagoguery.

Omar to the Republicans seeking to have her removed from office: “If you want to clean up politics, maybe don’t nominate an accused child molester as your Senate candidate?”

“I have decided that visiting my grandmother under these oppressive conditions stands against everything I believe in—fighting against racism, oppression and injustice.”

The Democratic members of Congress were reportedly looking to visit with Palestinian people to learn more about their lives under Israel’s harsh policies.

Omar: “I would like everyone to know that if you want us to speak as politicians, American politicians, then you treat us as such.”

Representative Ayanna Pressley: “I will always refer to him as ‘the occupant,’ as he is only occupying space. He does not embody the grace, the empathy, the compassion, the integrity that that office requires and that the American people deserve.”

Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib: “We’re not going anywhere.” 

Activists and supporters say the congressperson is being unfairly targeted for being a Black Muslim woman.

The 116th Congress includes many historic firsts and progressive women.

So many progressive women taking office!

Ilhan Omar: “I am still shaken by this incident and can’t wrap my head around how bold being are becoming in displaying their hate towards Muslims.”