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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 4h

In Trump's Republican Party, hate will always have a home.

Here's just a handful of responses I've received since commenting on Politico's disturbing story.

See how proud they are to prove our point.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 21h

@governor.ny.gov is 100% correct.

The rot of hatred has overtaken the Republican Party. If they do not address it, then by definition they endorse it.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 1d

“Monkeys”
“Watermelon people”
“1488”

But when we say white supremacy is thriving on the right, they call us reactionary…

Give me a break.

The future of the Republican Party proudly embraces bigotry that belongs in the past, and every American needs to recognize how dangerous that is.

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 1d

Representative-elect Grijalva DOES NOT WANT "pomp-and-circumstance."

Since her victory weeks ago, she has been VERY clear that all she wants is for Speaker Johnson to swear her in so she can sign the Epstein petition and begin serving Arizona's 7th District.

Americans are sick of the excuses.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 2d

Wishing all our neighbors across the nation a happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay!

Join me in taking this special opportunity to celebrate the countless Native Americans whose contributions, cultures, and histories are inseparable from the story of America.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 2d

Read: My statement on the release of all living hostages of the October 7th attack.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 5d

My statement on the sham indictment of my friend, Attorney General Letitia James.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 8d

My statement on this second anniversary of the October 7th, 2023 attacks.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s an idea, Speaker Johnson!

Extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credit to stop 22 million Americans’ premiums from doubling.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Trump: "He wants to be the healthcare president, as he is for all these other matters. And he's going to do it. We have lots of ideas."

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 12d

Republicans can hide from their problems all they'd like – running away won't end this shutdown, it won't keep Americans' healthcare costs from skyrocketing, and it certainly won't stop the Epstein Discharge Petition from passing through the People's House the moment it reopens.

Jamie Dupree @jamiedupree.bsky.social · 12d

🚨🚨The House reading clerk just read a letter from House Speaker Mike Johnson where he declares a 'District Work Period' from October 7 to October 13.

That would mean no votes in the House until mid-month.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 12d

The only antidote to brutal totalitarianism is solidarity, people. Stand up for your communities. Stand against this authoritarian takeover.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 12d

ICE’s human rights abuses will continue until there’s no one left to “other” – and they’re going to keep assaulting Black, Hispanic, Brown, and other minority neighborhoods until they reach that point.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 12d

If you think ICE’s invasion ends with our undocumented neighbors, you are WRONG.

Your citizenship won’t prevent masked goons from breaking into your home.

Your citizenship won’t stop them from stuffing your ziptied children into a van.

Your citizenship won’t protect you.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 13d

I, for one, cannot believe Donald Trump would have lied to us like this...

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 13d

On this holy day, join me in wishing our Jewish neighbors in Brooklyn and around the world a meaningful and easy fast this Yom Kippur.

May you know only good blessings and peace in the year ahead!

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 14d

Despite the shutdown of the federal government, know that my office will remain open to assist the people of New York’s 9th Congressional District.

Read my full statement on the Trump Shutdown:

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 14d

We’re not even through the first morning of this shutdown, and Project 2025’s architect is already hard at work hurting New Yorkers on Donald Trump’s orders.

The fact is that the president’s home city hates him – for a small man like Trump, the only answer to that is revenge.

tony romm @tonyromm.bsky.social · 14d

New: WH says it has put about $18 billion in infrastructure projects in New York City on hold "to ensure funding is not flowing based on unconstitutional DEI principles." Russ Vought, the budget director, specifically cited the Hudson Tunnel Project and the Second Ave Subway.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 14d

We’re just over 6 and a half hours into Trump’s Shutdown, and our communities are already facing the consequences of the Republicans’ failure to fund the government.

Watch @housedemocrats.bsky.social’s 24-hour livestream now for my thoughts on what comes next.

Stop the Republican Shutdown PT.2

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

www.youtube.com

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 14d

It’s past midnight, and that means the Trump Shutdown has officially begun.

Let’s be clear, folks. Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They created this crisis.

So how much pain do Americans need to feel before they end it?

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 14d

House Democrats refuse to stand by while millions of Americans lose their healthcare and countless others face skyrocketing costs.

That’s why we’ve been fighting all day in DC to stop Trump’s Shutdown.

Unfortunately, our Republican colleagues were nowhere to be found.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 14d

Republicans refuse to defend our federal workers. They refuse to protect Americans’ healthcare. They refuse to do their jobs.

But House Democrats always will.

Tune into our 24 hour livestream at 6:30 AM to see me break down how we’re fighting back against the Trump Shutdown.

Stop the Republican Shutdown

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

www.youtube.com

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 15d

Democratic leaders went to negotiate in good faith, but Donald Trump and Republicans have nothing but bad intentions.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 15d

Just this morning, Pete Hegseth said the job of the military is to “KILL PEOPLE AND BREAK THINGS.”

When Trump sends soldiers into NYC, into LA, into Chicago, and into everywhere else that won’t submit to him and his entourage of fascist freaks, he’s expecting a job well done.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15d

Trump: San Francisco and Chicago, New York, Los Angeles… We'll straighten them out one-by-one. It will be a major part for some of the people in this room. It’s a war too. It’s a war from within

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 15d

Republicans control the House. They control the Senate. Donald Trump is the president, for heaven’s sake!

If they can’t figure out how to keep the government open before tomorrow night’s deadline, then this shutdown is on their shoulders. No one else’s.

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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social · 15d

Trump’s weaponization of the Justice Department to prosecute James Comey will not be a one-and-done.

This is going to be the rule – not the exception.

If we hope to protect any of the freedoms we hold dear, then we CANNOT bend the knee to his authoritarian takeover.

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