Washington (CNN) A Michigan Democrat poised to become the first Muslim woman in Congress says that the election of President Donald Trump could be a reason for the historic number of women running for office across the country.

In an interview with CNN's Brooke Baldwin on "Newsroom" Wednesday, Rashida Tlaib discussed how progressive women's drive to run for office was shaped by Trump's election.

"I think a lot of that drive does come from President Trump being in office and just the culture and atmosphere that he brings to that office and to our country," Tlaib said.

"It was like it's our time and we have to march on and can't stand outside of the ring anymore," Tlaib said. "We have to actually have to run for office and we have to demand to have a seat at the table."

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