The comment drew swift rebukes from Native American leaders, including one who was present for the ceremony. “This was a ceremony to honor war heroes: Native Americans who had put it all on the line to protect our country and to save lives of Americans and our allies,” Ms. Warren said in an interview. During the campaign, Mr. Trump’s use of Pocahontas also drew objections from a number of Native Americans, many of whom regarded the reference as offensive and divisive. On Monday, Debra Haaland, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New Mexico who is a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, quickly seized on the episode to condemn Mr. Trump and raise money for her campaign. “The president’s actions disgrace the history of Pocahontas, Native Americans, Navajo code talkers and all Native American veterans who served and died for this country.”

Source: New York Times November 27, 2017 21:03 UTC