The 2016 Democratic presidential field, led by Hillary Clinton, panned Donald Trump’s Monday afternoon statement calling for a ban on Muslims entering the United States.
In a tweet, Clinton called Trump’s statement “reprehensible” and “prejudiced,” adding that he doesn’t “get it.”
This is reprehensible, prejudiced and divisive. @RealDonaldTrump, you don’t get it. This makes us less safe. -H https://t.co/SjAqL0clHd
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 7, 2015
In addition, Democratic challengers Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley came out swinging against the real estate mogul.
The U.S. is a strong nation when we stand together. We are weak when we allow racism and xenophobia to divide us. cc: @realDonaldTrump
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 7, 2015
Demagogues throughout our history have attempted to divide us based on race, gender, sexual orientation or country of origin.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 7, 2015
Now, @realDonaldTrump and others want us to hate all Muslims.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 7, 2015
.@realdonaldtrump removes all doubt: he is running for President as a fascist demagogue.
— Martin O’Malley (@MartinOMalley) December 7, 2015
