Washington,
\nUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday cracked a “Pocahontas” joke against Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren during an event honouring native Americans for their role in the second World War.<\/p>\n
Warren, said to be the potential Democratic presidential aspirant, accused Trump of using a “racial slur”.<\/p>\n
“You were here long before any of us were here, although we have a representative in Congress who, they say, was here a long time ago. They call her “Pocahontas”,” Trump said during an Oval Office event to honour the native American code talkers.<\/p>\n
The three code talkers did not respond to Trump’s remarks, but drew sharp reaction from Warren.<\/p>\n
“It is deeply unfortunate that the president of the United States cannot even make it through a ceremony honouring these heroes without having to throw out a racial slur,” he told MSNBC in an interview.<\/p>\n
“This was supposed to be an event to honour heroes, people who put it all on the line for our country,” Warren said.<\/p>\n
The White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Warren’s comment was a “ridiculous” response.<\/p>\n
“I think what most people find offensive is Senator Warren lying about her heritage to advance her career,” Sanders said in response to a question at her daily news conference.<\/p>\n
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