‘Squad’ member mourns ’empty’ Thanksgiving seats due to ‘loved ones abducted & deported,’ ‘mass incarceration’
On Thanksgiving Day, a time traditionally reserved for family gatherings and expressions of gratitude, progressive Democratic Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts took to social media to highlight the somber realities faced by many Americans. As a prominent member of the “Squad,” a group of left-wing lawmakers, Pressley emphasized the emotional weight of empty seats at holiday tables, attributing them to the ongoing issues of deportation and systemic violence. “This Thanksgiving, I’m thinking of our neighbors with an empty seat at the dinner table. Those with loved ones abducted & deported from their families. Those we lost due to gun violence, mass incarceration, & more,” she wrote, calling for a collective fight towards a more just America. This statement reflects a broader critique of the current immigration policies under the Trump administration, which has faced significant backlash for its stringent enforcement measures.
Joining Pressley in her reflections, Democratic Representative Summer Lee of Pennsylvania also acknowledged the complex history surrounding Thanksgiving. She pointed out that for many, this holiday serves as a painful reminder of “stolen land and broken treaties.” In her post, Lee urged a commitment to honoring Indigenous communities and their struggles for sovereignty and justice. Her remarks resonate with a growing movement among progressive lawmakers to address historical injustices faced by Native Americans, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their contributions and rights in contemporary policymaking. Both representatives’ statements highlight a significant shift in the narrative surrounding Thanksgiving, advocating for awareness and action against systemic issues while encouraging their constituents to reflect on the broader implications of the holiday.
These comments from members of the Squad illustrate a critical perspective that challenges traditional narratives of Thanksgiving, urging Americans to grapple with the historical and ongoing injustices that affect marginalized communities. By intertwining themes of gratitude with calls for justice, Pressley and Lee are not only fostering awareness but also inspiring action toward a more equitable future. As discussions around social justice continue to evolve, these lawmakers are at the forefront, pushing for a deeper understanding of America’s complex history and advocating for the rights of those often overlooked in mainstream conversations.
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As Americans around the nation celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday, progressive Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts — a member of the left-wing cadre of House lawmakers known as
the “Squad”
— indicated that there were vacant seats at some tables due to people being “abducted & deported.”Â
“This Thanksgiving, I’m thinking of our neighbors with an empty seat at the dinner table. Those with loved ones abducted & deported from their families. Those we lost due to gun violence, mass incarceration, & more. A more just America is possible, if we fight for it,” Pressley said in the
post
.
President
Donald Trump’s
administration has been cracking down on illegal immigration.
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Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, another squad member, said that
Thanksgiving
reminds some people of “stolen land and broken treaties.”
“Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and community for many, but it’s also a reminder of stolen land and broken treaties for others. As we give thanks today, let’s also honor Indigenous communities by committing to the fight for sovereignty, justice, and freedom,” Lee declared in a
post
on Thursday.
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In a post last month, Pressley indicated that Americans are living “on stolen land.”
“Happy Indigenous People’s Day! We are all on stolen land,” Pressley declared in the
post
.Â
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“And while Republicans try to whitewash American history, we acknowledge our country’s role in inflicting trauma on our Indigenous neighbors. We’ll keep celebrating their contributions, centering Native voices in our policymaking, & building a more just, equitable future,” she added.
