Debate raged on the House floor Wednesday as Democrats sought to impeach President Donald Trump a second time over claims that he incited a violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.
In a fiery speech of his own, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz called out Democrats over what he sees as their stunning hypocrisy on the topic of “political violence.”
According to the Washington Examiner, Gaetz charged Wednesday that those on the left had incited “far more political violence” than President Trump could ever have in a single speech.
“Make no mistake, the left in America has incited far more political violence than the right,” he said, prompting outrage from Dems in the room, according to reports.
“Words don’t matter”
Speaking Wednesday, Gaetz called out Democrat lawmakers like Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley and California Rep. Maxine Waters, saying: “The Speaker [Nancy Pelosi] said to us just moments ago, ‘Words matter.’ But apparently, those words don’t matter when they are uttered by Democrats.”
He went on: “[They don’t matter] when the gentlelady from Massachusetts calls for unrest in the streets. [Or] when the gentlelady from California brazenly brags that she called for people to get in the faces of those who serve and support the president.”
Gaetz made clear that he “denounce[s] political violence from all ends of the spectrum,” but still said Democrats are to blame for much of what has transpired over the last year.
“For months, our cities burned, police stations burned, our businesses were shattered, and they said nothing, or they cheerled for it, and they fundraised for it, and they allowed it to happen in the greatest country in the world,” the congressman said.
“Now some have cited the metaphor that the president lit the flame,” Gaetz added. “Well, they lit actual flames, actual fires,” he charged before he was drowned out by the sounds of boos from Democrats as his time expired, as NBC News reported. Take a look:
Trump impeached anyway
Of course, Gaetz’s speech seems to have done little to sway his colleagues; according to USA Today, the House voted 232–197 on Wednesday to impeach President Trump, making him the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. A trial in the Senate likely won’t begin until after his term is over, however, as reports note.
In the meantime, Gaetz and others in the GOP have continued to make clear that they stand with the president. It remains to be seen whether Republicans in the Senate will follow suit when the time comes.
674 Responses
That is a really good tip particularly to those new to the blogosphere.
Simple but very accurate information? Thanks for sharing this one.
A must read article!
Feel free to visit my web page :: weight loss foods
This information is priceless. How can I find out more?
Also visit my web site: exercise and brain
This post is invaluable. Where can I find out more?
Feel free to surf to my web page – cactus gondoni hoodia
I really like looking through an article that will make people think.
Also, thanks for allowing me to comment!
my website appexium dieting
Good day! Do you know if they make any plugins to safeguard against hackers?
I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on.
Any tips?
My blog post; grow weed
Oh my goodness! Incredible article dude! Many thanks, However I am going through issues with your RSS.
I don’t know the reason why I cannot join it. Is there anybody having the same RSS
issues? Anybody who knows the solution can you kindly respond?
Thanx!!
Feel free to surf to my web page :: growing mini-course
Hi there i am kavin, its my first occasion to commenting anyplace,
when i read this article i thought i could also make comment due to
this good piece of writing.
Here is my web blog: hemp benefits
wonderful points altogether, you just received a logo new reader.
What may you suggest about your put up that you
simply made a few days in the past? Any sure?
Also visit my page; illegal drugs
This website definitely has all of the info I needed
about this subject and didn?t know who to ask.
Stop by my page :: growing weed
You have brought up a very excellent points, appreciate it for the post.
Here is my homepage: how to stop smoking weed
I am regular reader, how are you everybody? This piece of writing posted at this web site is really fastidious.
Tremendous issues here. I am very satisfied to see your article.
Thanks so much and I’m looking forward to touch you. Will you kindly drop me a mail?
F*ckin’ awesome things here. I’m very satisfied to peer your article.
Thank you so much and i’m looking ahead to touch you.
Will you please drop me a mail?
Also visit my web page – substance abuse treatment
Right here is the right website for anyone who wishes to find out about this topic.
You realize a whole lot its almost tough to argue with you (not
that I actually would want to…HaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a topic that has been discussed for
many years. Great stuff, just wonderful!
Also visit my homepage; try hemp seeds
Hi there fantastic blog! Does running a blog similar to this take a lot of work?
I have absolutely no understanding of computer programming
but I had been hoping to start my own blog in the near future.
Anyways, if you have any suggestions or techniques for new blog owners
please share. I understand this is off subject however I simply wanted
to ask. Kudos!
my page; weight problems
F*ckin’ remarkable issues here. I am very glad
to see your post. Thank you a lot and i am looking ahead to contact you.
Will you please drop me a mail?
Here is my web page quitting smoking
I’m still learning from you, but I’m improving
myself. I absolutely enjoy reading everything that is
written on your website.Keep the stories coming.
I liked it!
Feel free to visit my web blog; vaginal orgasms
I have been checking out many of your posts and i must say pretty nice stuff.
I will definitely bookmark your blog.
Also visit my web-site :: growing indoors
Thank you a bunch for sharing this with all people you really know what you’re talking approximately!
Bookmarked. Please also consult with my website =).
We will have a hyperlink change agreement among us!
Here is my page :: houston getting treatment
Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after looking at a few of the posts I realized it’s new to me.
Nonetheless, I’m definitely happy I found it and I’ll be bookmarking
it and checking back frequently!
Have a look at my website: hatched seeds require
Do you have a spam issue on this website;
I also am a blogger, and I was wondering your situation; many of us have created some
nice procedures and we are looking to trade strategies with other folks, why not shoot me an email if interested.
Have a look at my site … various cannabis