The four US congresswomen attacked by US President Donald Trump in tweets widely called racist have dismissed his remarks as a distraction.
Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib urged the US people “not to take the bait” at a Monday news conference.
Mr Trump had suggested the four women – all US citizens – “can leave”.
He has defended his comments and denied allegations of racism. Read more
