L.A. Councilwoman Nury Martinez Torched for Resignation Letter Hoping She Inspired ‘Little Latina Girls’
thewrap.comMichael Tubbs, who called her “basura” (garbage).Martinez, who had already stepped down as L.A. City Council President before resigning entirely, ended her letter by addressing, “all little Latina girls across this city — I hope I’ve inspired you to dream beyond that which you can see.” The idea that she still saw herself as a role model was met with swift and savage mockery.“Nury Martinez says her heart is broken as she resigns from public office.
Hopefully forever. Did she think about hearts she broke with her racist slams against … well everybody … except herself! Proud that democrats put country over party,” tweeted Boxer on Thursday.
Tubbs tweeted, “Imagine being forced to resign for being a bigot and ending with, ‘I hope I inspired Latina girls.’ Huh? Not an apology?
Not sorry to the little boy I hurt or the communities I harmed? Nada. Just vibes and hope y’all follow my footsteps. Basura.”“Girl WHAT?
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