House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California also came to Cummings’ defense, tweeting that he’s “a champion in the Congress and the country for civil rights and economic justice, a beloved leader in Baltimore, and deeply valued colleague.” Pelosi, a native of Baltimore, stressed that “we all reject racist attacks against him and support his steadfast leadership.”
Trump calls Baltimore ‘disgusting … rodent infested mess,’ rips Rep. Elijah Cummings over border criticism
