NEW: In a rare rebuke of Warren, @CherokeeNation says, "Using a DNA test to lay claim to any connection to the Cherokee Nation or any tribal nation, even vaguely, is inappropriate and wrong." The tribe, whose chief is a Democrat, usually avoids the topic.https://newsok.com/article/5611759/cherokee-nation-slams-elizabeth-warrens-dna-test-as-inappropriate-and-wrong?no_cache=1&no_edit=1&show_all=1 …
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Cherokee secretary of state on Warren's DNA test: "It makes a mockery out of DNA tests and its legitimate uses while also dishonoring legitimate tribal governments and their citizens, whose ancestors are well documented and whose heritage is proven."https://newsok.com/article/5611759/cherokee-nation-slams-elizabeth-warrens-dna-test-as-inappropriate-and-wrong?no_cache=1&no_edit=1&show_all=1 …
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It's worth noting how unusual this is for the Cherokee Nation. While some Cherokees have criticized Warren, the tribe rarely comments on the controversy. Its chief is a Democrat and Oklahoma tribal members have criticized Trump for his "Pocahontas" slur.https://newsok.com/article/5573904/rep.-tom-cole-calls-trumps-pocahontas-remark-offensive-insensitive-and-unnecessary …
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I did not wake up today expecting Trump supporters to find themselves in sudden agreement with the Cherokee Nation. But that's 2018 for you. The Cherokees have been so hesitant to wade into this debate, making this rebuke noteworthy for that reason alone.https://newsok.com/article/5611759/cherokee-nation-slams-elizabeth-warrens-dna-test-as-inappropriate-and-wrong …
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I think there was a lot of confusion yesterday about why the Cherokees are upset if Warren's not claiming Cherokee citizenship. This response from
@ChuckHoskin_Jr on NPR this morning should clear that up. The tribe uses documentation, not DNA, to determine who is Cherokee.pic.twitter.com/5tbWgUuReo
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She isn't claiming tribal ties.
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She said this herself and then challenged Trump to donate to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center. I don't know why they have a problem with this. She's trying to turn Trump's mockery of her into a positive.
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That's gonna leave a blister.
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