By Aiyeku Timothy
Pro-Trump Republican congresswoman, Mary Miller, on Friday, apologized for saying “Hitler was right on one thing” at a pro-Trump rally.
She apologized after bipartisan condemnation and a calls from several Illinois Democrats for her resignation.
In her apology, Miller, who is in office less than a week, accused critics of “trying to intentionally twist my words.”
“I sincerely apologize for any harm my words caused and regret using a reference to one of the most evil dictators in history to illustrate the dangers that outside influences can have on our youth.” she said
Miller’s remarks has gained national attention coverage which was greeted by calls for her resignation, in addition to the petition against her.
An online petition demanding Miller’s resignation posted by the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus, a group of 15 state lawmakers, had more than 11,500 signatures by Friday evening.
Also, Illinois Democratic Reps: Jan Schakowsky, Marie Newman, Sean Casten and Sen. Tammy Duckworth called on Miller to resign.
The Illinois GOP chairman, Tim Schneider, and Illinois GOP Reps.; Rodney Davis and Adam Kinzinger, have condemned her remarks.
