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Sarah Tan

Here's Why Trump Calls Elizabeth Warren 'Pocahontas': Her Controversial 'Native Ancestry' DNA Test

During a highly charged address to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump took aim at Senator Elizabeth Warren, ridiculing her with his long-favoured nickname 'Pocahontas' as she applauded his remarks on military aid to Ukraine. The exchange occurred as Trump criticised Democratic lawmakers for their continued support of military assistance to Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia.

'The United States has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine's defence,' Trump stated. As he expressed frustration with ongoing aid commitments, some Democratic members of Congress clapped in approval—including Warren, whose enthusiasm did not go unnoticed by the President. 'You want to keep it going for another five years,' he continued, before turning directly to the Massachusetts senator. 'Pocahontas says yes' reported the New York Post.

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