Ayana Pressley accuses Republicans of racism and sexism for worries over DEI in Secret Service

Rep. Ayana Pressley (D-MA) accused Republicans of racism and sexism after some have raised concerns over stated DEI goals of the US Secret Service to have 30 percent female employees in light of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.  

Pressley said in the hearing, "Republicans have exploited this moment to continue to attack progress towards racial justice and gender equity in America. Disappointing, but not surprising."
 

Pressley at the hearing on the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump: "Republicans have wrongfully and shamefully stated that hiring women and people of color hindered the response to the shooting." pic.twitter.com/VgOhaeHS6j

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