Washington Post: In his first public statement, Washington’s new Catholic archbishop slams Trump for ‘diminishing our national life’

By Editor On Aug 1, 2019 Last updated Aug 1, 2019

Washington’s new Catholic leader — the country’s lone black archbishop — on Thursday issued his first public statement since his installation, accusing President Trump of “diminishing our national life” with his recent tweets about lawmakers of color.

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