The Great American Story of Asian Immigrants and Politics
The rise of Asian-Americans in politics refutes Donald Trump's portrayal of immigrants as an alien body invading the United States. The rise of Asian-Americans in politics refutes Donald Trump's portrayal of immigrants as an alien body invading the United States.

Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu (smiling, facing camera) and Mayor Eric Garcetti (at the podium). (Eric Garcetti) (CC-BY)
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