On Thursday, several lawmakers expressed condemnation of an op-ed in The Hill that urged members of Congress to try and block President-elect Donald Trump from taking office for his second term.
Democrat-linked lawyers Evan Davis and David Schulte claimed there was “overwhelming” evidence of Trump engaging in an insurrection that disqualifies him from the presidency and if both chambers spurned Trump’s Electoral College votes, Vice President Kamala Harris — who lost to Trump in the 2024 contest — could be elected instead.
“Sounds like Democrats and the media are planning an insurrection,” said the popular “Libs of TikTok” account run by Chaya Raichik, after which Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) replied, “They use the word ‘insurrection’ only when talking about Republicans.”
They use the word “insurrection” only when talking about Republicans https://t.co/lq9k4wlRXu
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) December 26, 2024
“The Left has always been the real threat to democracy. Now they’re finally admitting it out loud,” declared Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC). “There is no fair and impartial process in the Left’s America.”
More Republicans responded in kind: “Never tell me that they haven’t tried to steal the election,” said Mike Collins (R-GA). “This will not happen. He is getting confirmed,” said Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). “This is insane. And it’s not a thing,” said Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX). […]
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