Washington lawmakers invite special guests to Trump's address
Several Washington state Representatives and Senators announced they were bringing special guests to President Donald Trump’s address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday.
Most others are not bringing special guests.
For these lawmakers, it’s a chance to make a statement about how they feel about Trump’s agenda, especially on healthcare and minority and LGBT rights.
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is bringing Marci Owens, an LGBT rights advocate, and Danni Askini, executive director of the Gender Justice League and Trans Pride Seattle.
“I am so proud that Marci and Danni will be joining me tomorrow to send President Trump a clear message about what so many in our country believe—that we should continue working to move our health care system in the right direction and keep building on the progress we’ve made to ensure everyone, regardless of who they are or who they love, feels safe and welcome in their own country,” said Murray in a statement.
Aneelah Afzali, executive director of the American Muslim Empowerment Network, will join Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-7th District, a freshman Congresswoman.
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