'We will not be silenced': US congresswomen hit back at Trump after 'racist' attack

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib have condemned Donald Trump's attacks.

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The congresswomen respond to remarks by President Donald Trump. Source: AP

The four Democratic congresswomen attacked by Donald Trump in "racist" tweets have collectively hit back at the US president, vowing they will "not be silenced".

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib held a joint press conference on Monday, with the four politicians accusing Mr Trump of promoting a "white nationalist agenda".

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