Trump also reopened a broader conversation about the federal government’s uneasy relationship with, and abusive treatment of, Native Americans. Native American representatives said the back-and-forth over Trump’s words stung especially because they’re part of a long history of actions by the U.S. government and political officials that have continued to hit a nerve. Karl Mondon / TNSSports mascotsFor decades, many Native American tribes have campaigned against team mascots that use tribal names and imagery. CasinosTrump’s ongoing feud with Warren — he’s called her “Pocahontas” many times — isn’t the only spat with Native Americans that has caused him trouble. It was another chapter in a centuries-long tussle between the U.S. government and Native American groups over land rights, one that federal authorities frequently win.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 29, 2017 03:56 UTC