Trump`s harsh words on `squad` reinforce dark posts online
(World News USA)

WASHINGTON (AP) - Long before President Donald Trump turned up the heat on four Democratic congresswomen of color, saying they should `go back` to their home countries, hateful rhetoric and disinformation about the self-described squad was lurking online. Racist, inflammatory and inaccurate content has circulated on far right blogs, news sites and social media accounts about Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her three freshman colleagues since they ran for public office. With his tweets and harsh comments, Trump has elevated that rhetoric, playing into a conspiratorial feedback loop that reared its head repeatedly during his campaign and presidency. Trump rose to conservative prominence by...