Trump disavows 'send her back' rally chant

By David Morgan
Updated July 19 2019 - 8:48am, first published 8:43am
Donald Trump's criticism of Somali-born congresswoman Ilhan Omar prompted cries of 'send her back'.
Donald Trump's criticism of Somali-born congresswoman Ilhan Omar prompted cries of 'send her back'.

President Donald Trump has tried to distance himself from supporters' chants of "send her back" at a rally where he blasted Somalia-born US Representative Ilhan Omar, as Republicans worry the mantra could set the tone for the 2020 campaign.

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