‘Squad’ member mourns ’empty’ Thanksgiving seats due to ‘loved ones abducted & deported,’ ‘mass incarceration’
On Thanksgiving Day, progressive Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley from Massachusetts, a prominent member of the “Squad,” took to social media to reflect on the significance of the holiday, particularly for those who have been affected by systemic injustices in the United States. In her poignant message, she highlighted the empty seats at dinner tables across the nation, symbolizing the absence of loved ones who have been “abducted & deported,” as well as those lost to gun violence and mass incarceration. Pressley’s remarks resonate deeply in a political climate marked by strict immigration policies under the Trump administration, which has intensified the debate around deportation and family separation. She emphasized that a more just America is within reach if citizens are willing to fight for it, urging a collective commitment to social justice.
Adding to the discourse, fellow Squad member Rep. Summer Lee from Pennsylvania offered a contrasting perspective on the meaning of Thanksgiving, reminding her followers that the holiday also serves as a reminder of “stolen land and broken treaties.” Lee’s statement calls attention to the historical injustices faced by Indigenous communities, framing Thanksgiving as a time for both gratitude and reflection on the past. She encouraged a commitment to honoring Indigenous sovereignty and justice, highlighting the need for ongoing advocacy for marginalized groups. This dual narrative presented by Pressley and Lee illustrates a broader conversation within progressive circles about acknowledging America’s complex history while striving for a more equitable future. Their comments underscore a growing movement among progressive lawmakers to redefine national holidays and historical narratives, pushing for a more inclusive understanding of American identity that recognizes the contributions and rights of all communities.
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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.”
“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
.
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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.
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