And the mayor's hopes were dashed, of course.Green Bay, Wis., Mayor Eric Genrich (D) penned an open letter to President Trump warning him that the city does not “tolerate intolerance or willful ignorance” a day before his visit to the area on Thursday.
“We are an increasingly diverse city with a vibrant immigrant heritage and culture and strong connections to the indigenous people who call our region home,” he wrote in the letter. “Our instinct toward hospitality, of course, extends to our president, but I want you to know that it has its limitations. We don't tolerate intolerance or willful ignorance, and we won't endorse or ignore divisive and bigoted rhetoric."
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“The challenges we face as a community, state, and country are immense, and they have grown only more immediate with the spread of the coronavirus, the tragic deaths of nearly 125,000 Americans and the incredibly harmful impacts this virus has had on our economy,” he continued.
“In addition, we are all grappling with the need to combat racism and violence in all their forms. This moment calls for honest, empathetic, and courageous leadership, and I ask you to exemplify these qualities tomorrow and in the days ahead."
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“If you have the inclination to do any of these things, please know I will support your efforts, regardless of our very real political differences,” he added.
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>Genrich wrote in the letter that he hopes the town hall will serve as “legitimate opportunity” for Trump to “listen and learn from all members of this community, including those who have been left out of your vision for America.
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...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.
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