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Denyer: ‘For Trump to have so much power feels frightening’
Carla Denyer says “the politics of hatred will not win” despite Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
The Bristol Central MP and co-leader of the Green Party has called the incoming president “a fascist who dos not respect the rule of law”.
In a video posted to her social media channels, Denyer called Trump’s re-election “a dark day” but pledged to resist “all those who seek to divide us”.
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Denyer said: “I know that, like me, many of you will be feeling fearful this morning.
“A convicted criminal, a fascist who dos not respect the rule of law is once again set to become leader of the most powerful country in the world.
“For a man who denies the reality of climate change, has no respect for the truth and engineered the overturning of women’s right to choose, for him to have so much power feels frightening.
“His relentless attacks on migrants, his racism, his misogyny, his homophobia, it leaves many in our communities feeling threatened this morning.
“So on this dark day, I want to say that we stand in solidarity with all those who dreaded this moment and must now live with its consequences, including those in Gaza and in Ukraine.
“The struggle for truth, peace and justice goes on. I recommit myself and my party to that struggle this morning.
“The politics of hatred will not win.
“Together, we will go forward with a renewed sense of connection with all those around the world who feel shaken by this election result but determined to continue to defend what matters: to build a safe, just and inclusive green future.
“Together we curse the darkness, yes, but we also light candles, to mark our unity and the shared power of radical hope that comes from resistance.
“Resistance to Trump, resistance to fascism and resistance to all those who seek to divide us.”
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