Latina Actress At DNC: ‘According To Donald Trump, I’m Probably A Rapist’

Actresses Lena Dunham and America Ferrera speak during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Tuesday, July 26, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Actress America Ferrera, best known for her role on the TV series “Ugly Betty,” said Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention that “according to Donald Trump, I’m probably a rapist.”

Ferrera, who is the child of Honduran immigrants, was calling back to Trump’s first remarks as a presidential candidate last June when he infamously called Mexican immigrants crossing the border illegally “rapists” and drug dealers.

Lena Dunham, who spoke with Ferrera, responded: “But America, you’re not Mexican.”

“And President Obama isn’t Kenyan, Lena, but that doesn’t stop Donald,” Ferrera fired back.

The “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” actress went on to tell the crowd she is “profoundly grateful” for the opportunities she has been afforded by living in the United States.

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  1. Headline: Latina Actress At DNC: ‘According To Donald Trump, I’m Probably A Rapist’

    Story: “…according to Donald Trump, I’m probably a racist.”

    Which is it? One letter makes a big difference

  2. But they publish dozens of stories every day.

  3. The press. Reporting facts. It’s so unfair!

    I feel for #neversayhisname.

    It’s time to take out the garbage.

  4. Good thing you’re not in charge of the convention.

  5. "She’s a loser. A nobody.

    “I’m somebody. You’ve seen my hotels, my projects. And I’m suing them for leaving. The losers. Nobody does anything like Trump.”

    Later on:
    The court finds that the defendant …

    It’s tough being an asshole, especially when the whole world is watching.

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