She wrote, Recent media reports have circulated that Donald Trump allegedly referred to me as retarded.
The term is abhorrent and should never be used.
Matlin, who placed second in the reality shows competition, continued: I am Deaf.
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Then Matlin turned the focus on the election, writing, So, whats my response?
Its not about insults or taking each other down.
And Im using that voice to make myself heard…and vote.
As Election Day nears, several accusations against Trump have been made public.
Last week, audio of him makinginappropriate remarks about women in 2005was released.
This week, aformer PEOPLE reporterwas one of multiple women to accuse Trump of sexual misconduct.
Read Matlins tweet below.
