Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) talks to reporters in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Oct. 18, 2017. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) skipped votes in Washington this week amid a wave of threats against her since she sparred with President Trump over the treatment of the widow of a soldier killed in Niger. The 74-year-old lawmaker represents a Miami-area district and is now among the dozens of lawmakers to face threats this year. Wilson is at least the second black Democratic member of Congress to face threats this year for criticizing Trump. Speaking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Trump said he called Army Sgt.

Source: Washington Post October 27, 2017 01:27 UTC