CNN and MSNBC said the word "racist" more than 4,100 times from July 14-21, according to a tally by Grabien Media, an online media production and news prep service.

The tally is based on transcripts from CNN and MSNBC programs, according to Grabien.

The word was repeatedly mentioned because of the furor surrounding President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE's July 14 tweet calling on four Democratic congresswomen to go back to other countries.

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The controversy surrounding the tweet, criticized as racist by Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans, was the dominant news story last week. It led to a House vote on a resolution condemning Trump's "racist" comments, and a vote on impeachment last Wednesday.

The four congresswomen targeted by the tweets are all U.S. citizens and members of minority groups: Reps. Ilhan Omar Ilhan OmarOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Trump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' Democrats scramble on COVID-19 relief amid division, Trump surprise MORE (Minn.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezOn The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline McCarthy says there will be a peaceful transition if Biden wins Anxious Democrats amp up pressure for vote on COVID-19 aid MORE (N.Y.), Rashida Tlaib Rashida Harbi TlaibTrump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' George Conway: 'Trump is like a practical joke that got out of hand' Pelosi endorses Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary challenge MORE (Mich.) and Ayanna Pressley Ayanna PressleyFauci, Black Lives Matter founders included on Time's 100 Most Influential People list Trump attacks Omar for criticizing US: 'How did you do where you came from?' Pressley applauded on House floor after moving speech on living with alopecia MORE (Mass). They have adopted the nickname "the squad."

Heading into the vote on the resolution condemning his comments, Trump declared he didn't "have a Racist bone" in his body.

The narrative has continued into this week, with Trump tweeting that the four are "so bad for our country" due to their positions against Immigration Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security.

"The 'Squad' is a very Racist group of troublemakers who are young, inexperienced, and not very smart," Trump wrote. "They are pulling the once great Democrat Party far left, and were against humanitarian aid at the Border...And are now against ICE and Homeland Security. So bad for our Country!"

The “Squad” is a very Racist group of troublemakers who are young, inexperienced, and not very smart. They are pulling the once great Democrat Party far left, and were against humanitarian aid at the Border...And are now against ICE and Homeland Security. So bad for our Country! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 22, 2019

The four congresswomen have responded to Trump since the controversy began on July 14, including Omar, who declared she will be Trump's "worst nightmare" while calling him a "fascist."