Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

[Lakhota]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

 

[Snouter]

What a retarded post. Who gives a fuck if that whining broad is too vain to get a hearing aid?

 

[Lakhota]

What a retarded post. Who gives a fuck if that whining broad is too vain to get a hearing aid?

Wow, that is ignorant and retarded on sooo many levels. Apparently you don't know much about her.

Marlee Matlin - Wikipedia

 

[rdean]

What a retarded post. Who gives a fuck if that whining broad is too vain to get a hearing aid?

Oh fuck are you are retarded shit. Not every deaf person can get a hearing aid. Have someone explain it to you.
You aren't just a tard, but one of those creepy tards.

 

[rdean]

What a retarded post. Who gives a fuck if that whining broad is too vain to get a hearing aid?

Wow, that is ignorant and retarded on sooo many levels. Apparently you don't know much about her.

Or clearly much about anything. What a fool that person is. I have a brother who is deaf and has been deaf since birth. Creeps like that just make me sick.

 

[bripat9643]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

BREAKING: This just in. Donald Trump refused to buy girl scout cookies from the neighbor girl.

 

[rdean]

“He would kind of do these mock voices,” a source said, who witnessed and heard one incident. “[Matlin] was a popular person on the show. I think he would take the low road and mock her disability.”

 

[rdean]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

BREAKING: This just in. Donald Trump refused to buy girl scout cookies from the neighbor girl.

You think mocking a deaf person is funny, don't you?

 

[Lakhota]

I've seen Marlee Matlin in several movies. She is precious.

Marlee Matlin filmography - Wikipedia

 

[ptbw forever]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

BREAKING: This just in. Donald Trump refused to buy girl scout cookies from the neighbor girl.

You think mocking a deaf person is funny, don't you?

I doubt Trump ever made fun of Marlee.

They were on friendly terms the entire time on the show.

 

[flacaltenn]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

Hey Lahkota --- What if the TRUTH IS that Donald calls EVERYONE retarded at one time or another? That would blow your little anti-woman theme right out of the water -- wouldn't it?

Other possibility is -- that all deaf people are NOT sharp, quick and perfect. And if they do something stupid, maybe you treat them like ALL the people the Donald catches doing something OCCASIONALLY stupid. You don't CODDLE deaf people like fragile little porcelain dolls -- do YOU? That's a lefty perception. That anyone with a disability is fragile and vulnerable. Isn't it?

 

[rdean]

Republicans think this is hilarious.

 

[Lakhota]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

Hey Lahkota --- What if the TRUTH IS that Donald calls EVERYONE retarded at one time or another? That would blow your little anti-woman theme right out of the water -- wouldn't it?

Other possibility is -- that all deaf people are NOT sharp, quick and perfect. And if they do something stupid, maybe you treat them like ALL the people the Donald catches doing something OCCASIONALLY stupid. You don't CODDLE deaf people like fragile little porcelain dolls -- do YOU? That's a lefty perception. That anyone with a disability is fragile and vulnerable. Isn't it?

Whoa, did I hit a nerve?

 

[flacaltenn]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

Hey Lahkota --- What if the TRUTH IS that Donald calls EVERYONE retarded at one time or another? That would blow your little anti-woman theme right out of the water -- wouldn't it?

Other possibility is -- that all deaf people are NOT sharp, quick and perfect. And if they do something stupid, maybe you treat them like ALL the people the Donald catches doing something OCCASIONALLY stupid. You don't CODDLE deaf people like fragile little porcelain dolls -- do YOU? That's a lefty perception. That anyone with a disability is fragile and vulnerable. Isn't it?

Whoa, did I hit a nerve?

Nope. No twitches. No pain. This is what discussion is about -- isn't it?
Or do you think bringing down the American political system with a constant barrage of ETonight tabloid stuff is your limit?

You don't think Donald uses the word retarded in an EQUAL non-sexual manner? Or that deaf folks don't screw up the same as "normal" people do?

I'm not saying it's GOOD that he's arrogant and abusive. But you gerbils have no proof that he doesn't abuse men and women equally.. Where are all the MEN that Trump has ridiculed and abused? Isn't it strange that all these allegations are from JUST WOMEN? You need to think for yourself and stop dancing like a freaking puppet with Dem Underground pulling your strings.

I think it's a mighty large indication of who's MANAGING this smear campaign if it continues to be only WOMEN whining about alleged abuse. See you leftists don't handicapped and women can stand up for themselves. That they are fragile and helpless. Which is your OWN bias and stereotyping. Isn't it?

 

[Lakhota]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

Hey Lahkota --- What if the TRUTH IS that Donald calls EVERYONE retarded at one time or another? That would blow your little anti-woman theme right out of the water -- wouldn't it?

Other possibility is -- that all deaf people are NOT sharp, quick and perfect. And if they do something stupid, maybe you treat them like ALL the people the Donald catches doing something OCCASIONALLY stupid. You don't CODDLE deaf people like fragile little porcelain dolls -- do YOU? That's a lefty perception. That anyone with a disability is fragile and vulnerable. Isn't it?

Whoa, did I hit a nerve?

Nope. No twitches. No pain. This is what discussion is about -- isn't it?
Or do you think bringing down the American political system with a constant barrage of ETonight tabloid stuff is your limit?

You don't think Donald uses the word retarded in an EQUAL non-sexual manner? Or that deaf folks don't screw up the same as "normal" people do?

I'm not saying it's GOOD that he's arrogant and abusive. But you gerbils have no proof that he doesn't abuse men and women equally.. Where are all the MEN that Trump has ridiculed and abused? Isn't it strange that all these allegations are from JUST WOMEN? You need to think for yourself and stop dancing like a freaking puppet with Dem Underground pulling your strings.

I think it's a mighty large indication of who's MANAGING this smear campaign if it continues to be only WOMEN whining about alleged abuse. See you leftists don't handicapped and women can stand up for themselves. That they are fragile and helpless. Which is your OWN bias and stereotyping. Isn't it?

Well, thanks for your paranoid rambling dissertation. We are each entitled to our opinions and sources of information. Let's just agree to disagree. You vote your way and I'll vote mine. BTW, why have you become so aggressive?

 

[aaronleland]

The Republican candidate allegedly repeatedly referred to her as “retarded.”

Actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf, issued a statement Friday in response to The Daily Beast’s report that Donald Trump repeatedly referred to her as “retarded” during her time on “Celebrity Apprentice.”

“The term is abhorrent and should never be used,” Matlin said. “The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in history has upset me deeply.”

The Academy Award–winning actress, who appeared on Trump’s reality show in 2011, explained that Trump’s words reflected the “discrimination and misunderstanding” millions of people like her face every day. Though Trump has yet to respond to The Daily Beast’s report, he has a storied history of using the offensive slur.

But instead of stooping to Trump’s vulgar level in her statement, Matlin went out on a very Michelle Obama–like “When they go low, we go high” moment.

“So, what’s my response? It’s not about insults or taking each other down,” the actress said. “As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor. I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard ... and vote.”

We have a feeling she’s #WithHer. Read Matlin’s full statement below:

Marlee Matlin Responds To Reports Donald Trump Mocked Her For Being Deaf

This is so sad on so many levels.

BREAKING: This just in. Donald Trump refused to buy girl scout cookies from the neighbor girl.

You think mocking a deaf person is funny, don't you?

It can be.

 

[edthecynic]

You don't think Donald uses the word retarded in an EQUAL non-sexual manner?

According to St Palin the word should never be used. At least not by Democrats since she has not condemned Trump's use of the word like she did Emanuel.

 

[ninja007]

wondering how this affects the economy or national security at all?

 

[Lakhota]

wondering how this affects the economy or national security at all?

Ask Forrest Trump. All he wants to talk about is gutter shit.

 

[flacaltenn]

You don't think Donald uses the word retarded in an EQUAL non-sexual manner?

According to St Palin the word should never be used. At least not by Democrats since she has not condemned Trump's use of the word like she did Emanuel.

It probably shouldnt be used. It's been revived because of the gutter that the 2 parties put us in. But if you're gonna use it -- I see no reason why ANYONE would prefer it's use for one sex or the other.