It’s good to see a Democrat finally speak out against John Lewis’ “illegitimate” comment.
Georgia Rep. John Lewis’ comments about President-elect Trump were “uncalled for,” Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday.
“I’ve got the utmost respect for Congressman Lewis. He’s an icon, if you will,” Manchin told CBS’ John Dickerson. “I just think that was uncalled for. I just wish that rhetoric would tone down from both back and forth.”
Lewis had said last week he doesn’t view Trump as a “legitimate” president, nor does he look forward to working with the president-elect once he enters office.
The “bickering going on back and forth” between Lewis and Trump makes the U.S. look weaker to its allies, Manchin said.