The White House on Thursday blasted an ad from a Democratic congressional candidate in Virginia that compared President Trump and Osama bin Laden.

“The message sent in a campaign ad from a congressional candidate from Virginia is nothing short of reprehensible,” said Raj Shah, White House principal deputy press secretary, in a statement. “Leaders from across the political spectrum — starting with Leader Pelosi — must swiftly condemn this abhorrent message.”

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