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Rep. John Lewis Calls Clinton ‘Madam President’

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He has said Trump is not a “legitimate president.”

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Democratic Rep. John Lewis on Thursday called Hillary Clinton “Madam President” while wishing her a happy birthday on Twitter. The Georgia congressman, who was also a prominent leader during the civil rights movement, has previously said Trump is not a “legitimate president.” Trump has repeatedly accused the Democrats of attempting to discredit the legitimacy of his election victory and his presidency.