SEATTLE, WA - Democratic U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Monday she won't attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address citing Trump's "racism and hatred." Jayapal's announcement follows news that Trump last week referred to African countries as "s--tholes."

"I think it's absolutely unacceptable to see the racism and hatred coming out of the White House the way this president is fueling the flames of divisiveness across this country," Jayapal said in the recorded statement.

Jayapal, who represents parts of Seattle, Edmonds, Shoreline, and Vashon Island, said that she and other members of Congress will hold a separate state of the union event to discuss racism.