Disability advocate Anastasia Somoza takes on Donald Trump in inspiring DNC speech
Donald Trump has offended multiple groups this election, including, but not limited to, people with disabilities.
During a long and often chaotic Democratic National Convention on Monday night, international disability rights advocate Anastasia Somoza came on stage and delivered one of the most inspiring speeches of the evening.
"Trump doesn't hear me, doesn't see me, he doesn't speak for me," Anastasia Somoza said to tremendous applause, drowning out even the "Bernie or bust" boo-ers.
Trump previously came under fire for making fun of a New York Times reporter with a disability.
There have been hundreds of think pieces and tweetstorms and hot takes in response to Trump's attack, but Somoza said it best
"I honestly feel bad for anyone with that much hate in their heart," Somoza said.
Topics Social Good Donald Trump
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