Alcindor is staying on the case

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Trump’s blustering isn’t going to stop the steadfast journalist.

Yesterday, Pres Trump denied saying governors might not need some of the equipment requested.

This morning, Trump on Fox repeated that claim & again questioned states' asks for supplies. “NY should be fine. Based on the numbers that we see, they have more than enough,” he said.

— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) March 30, 2020

The last thing Trump wants to hear is something he said

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Alcindor, a PBS NewsHour White House correspondent, has a habit of reminding the President of his own words. The President’s response is to lash out at her personally and professionally while denying his own statements.

In the past, Trump has referred to her questions “nasty,”

WATCH: @Yamiche presses President Trump on the decision to downsize the White House national security staff, eliminating jobs addressing global pandemics.

The president calls it "a nasty question" and asserts that "I didn't do it." pic.twitter.com/ENFgvLGlfd

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 13, 2020

and “racist.”

President Trump to @Yamiche: "That's a racist question." pic.twitter.com/4bgrMjQFZk

— CSPAN (@cspan) November 7, 2018

without answering her questions.

I know you are but what am I?

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People are outraged at Trump for his obvious bigotry (not to mention his complete lack of comprehension of what a free press is actually supposed to do).

This useless racist misogynistic disgrace has the nerve to tell @Yamiche to “be nice” when she simply tries to ask a question about something Trump said just a few days ago. The job of the media isn’t to be nice. It’s to ask good questions.#WeLoveYamichepic.twitter.com/uREYFKi507

— Andrew Wortman (@AmoneyResists) March 30, 2020

#WeLoveYamiche

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Trump’s latest attack on Alcindor struck a chord on Twitter. The hashtag #WeLoveYamiche has taken hold: people praise her many professional skills,

#WeLoveYamiche Yamiche has impressed me tremendously. She keeps asking the questions and she won’t back down. If all reporters mimicked her playbook we’d be better off.!! I don’t know where Yamiche will be next year but she should be in charge. I’m in awe of Yamiche.!! ♥️♥️ pic.twitter.com/8QQErzFS5k

— OnTheEdgeofNow 🌊💧🐾🐞🦗🐕 (@nikasnook) March 30, 2020

Courage

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Yamiche shows qualities that Trump never has.

#WeLoveYamiche because she is brave and fearless in her pursuit of the truth.

— Caroline Siverson (@kineticgardens) March 30, 2020

And virtues

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Nevertheless, she persisted.

Please retweet this with the hashtag #WeLoveYamiche

I want to add. Yamiche Alcindor is professional, smart, persistent, unflappable, and wise. She is beauty, style and grace even under fire and exactly what our Daughters hold as a role-model. @msnbc @Yamiche @maddow pic.twitter.com/SLtPmbrBJ0

— Kevin Underhill (@bahgeera) March 30, 2020

Thankful for those ‘Nasty’ questions

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Yamiche has inspired artists…

Continuing in my series of “Those Who Inspire Me”

Tonight’s drawing honors @Yamiche Alcindor…

Thank you for asking those “NASTY” questions!

I applaud your efforts, Yamiche, and stand strong with you!

Charcoal/pencil drawing #YamicheAlcindor #nastyquestion #CoronaUpdates pic.twitter.com/FECwNz4es2

— Jon Lion Fine Art (@jonlionfineart2) March 30, 2020

The hero we need

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…and been elevated to the level of superhero.

#WeLoveYamiche She is a warrior for the people! pic.twitter.com/mKRfSVI4tk

— Alice Brunner (@Alliemcleod) March 30, 2020

Global appeal

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She is receiving appreciation from around the world…

Only just saw your President attempting to intimidate Yamiche Alcindor, as I am viewing from across the pond. And now I understand why #WeLoveYamiche !

— Maggie Donnellan (@mrdonnellan) March 30, 2020

Live long and prosper

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…and from outer space.

Don’t tweet #WeLoveYamiche #WeLoveYamiche means you’re being nasty to the president. #WeLoveYamiche @Yamiche pic.twitter.com/xWrixiqphD

— mr.boboli (@mrboboli) March 30, 2020

I Had to Look Away

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Even though Andy Lassner, executive producer of The Ellen Show, couldn’t stand to watch (and neither could his dog)

As I turned off my television, my dog looked up at me and said “wow, he’s an insufferable asshole”.

Then we both had a good laugh.

— andy lassner (@andylassner) March 29, 2020

Annoying Trump

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Lassner has boosted #WeLoveYamiche by pointing out how retweeting the hashtag would bother Trump which inspired a chain of people who are retweeting #WeLoveYamiche just to bother Donald Trump.

I’m supes confused. @andylassner, we shouldn’t tweet #WeLoveYamiche b/c if we tweeted #WeLoveYamiche, Trump would get peeved. So I’m not gonna tweet #WeLoveYamiche. I’m just not gonna tweet #WeLoveYamiche, I’m not gonna do it. There, decision made, I’m not tweeting #WeLoveYamiche https://t.co/wtv1SpOCGc

— Emily Brandwin (@CIAspygirl) March 30, 2020

Not Trump’s first time

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This is not the first time he has gone after African American women or women in general.

Over the course of three days, Trump went after Alcindor. He cast April Ryan, a reporter for American Urban Radio Networks, as “a loser.” And referred to CNN’s Abby Phillip’s questions as “stupid.”

Donald Trump attacks two black female journalists:

He calls April Ryan a "loser." "You talk about somebody that's a loser. She doesn't know what the hell she's doing…She's very nasty, and she shouldn't be."

Then he attacks Abby Phillips for "asking stupid questions." pic.twitter.com/BZQT7pKZje

— Island Girl (@bluepolitics_) November 9, 2018