Senator John Curtis Responds to Trump's 'Garbage' Remarks About Somali Immigrants

Addressing Divisive Rhetoric

• 💡 Senator John Curtis acknowledges President Trump's remarks calling Somali immigrants "garbage" and stating they should leave the country.
• 🎯 Curtis emphasizes his personal responsibility to set an example by asking himself daily, "What am I doing to make this country a better country, to make all of our immigrants feel more welcome?"

The Role of a 'Disruptor'

• 🧠 Curtis reflects that the country elected Trump knowing he was a "disruptor," and that this disruption, while painful, is what the nation sought.
• ⚠️ He suggests that the desire for a disruptor stemmed from widespread discomfort with the country's existing trajectory and policies.
• 📌 The senator posits that focusing on individual actions to foster a more welcoming environment can mitigate the impact of divisive statements from leaders.