Republicans 'treating Capitol Police like shit' were 'the most scared' during riot

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A House Democrat slammed his fellow GOP lawmakers on Thursday, saying that some of them who have been downplaying the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6 were the most afraid during the actual riot. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) shared his thoughts in response to an MSNBC clip detailing how many Capitol police have felt disrespected by Republican congress members in the months following the insurrection. “It’s true some GOP members of Congress who are treating Capitol Police like shit were the most scared on the floor,” Gallego tweeted.

Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) was, according to Gallego, "screaming like a banshee" as rioters attempted to enter the Capitol, but earlier this week refused to shake the hand of a Washington police officer who suffered a mild heart attack while responding to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Gallego went on to blast Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.), who he said “took apart a hand sanitizer station to make into a club,” out of fear during the riot, but has since said that supporters of former President Trump were victims that day.

He also recalled that Arizona GOP Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs "were the first to leave the floor." Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who voted against both versions of the bill, said Tuesday “I think if we call that an insurrection, it could have a bearing that I don't think would be good.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/559159-house-democrat-republicans-treating-capitol-police-like-shit-were-the-most

[MagickMuffin]

1. Keep calling them out

And make them pay!

[grumpyduck]

2. They're probably embarrassed

and that's the only way they can cover it up.

Fucking cowards.

[gratuitous]

3. They bravely turned their tails and fled

But what happens after you're over a fright? You feel a little embarrassed, a little relieved, and then you're angry. Representatives Clyde, Hice, Gosar and Biggs are all over being skeered now, so now it's time for anger. And since they can't be angry at their ignorant, violent supporters, they're angry at the Capitol Police, because the police can't fight back, which is just how these fuckers like their victims: Powerless.

[The Magistrate]

4. Arizona GOP Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs Were First To Leave The Floor

Because they knew the schedule, having been part of the planning committee....

[Butterflylady]

8. Amen!

Of course, they knew exactly what was going to take place.

[rurallib]

10. wish I could rec your post

right on the money

[Generic Other]

5. "screaming like a banshee"

[malaise]

6. It was not a riot

it was an attempted coup - insurrection

[monkeyman1]

7. republican's can't get jack shit right !! moscow mitch is the biggest coward !! draft dodger

[Jay25]

9. Rep. Clyde refused to shake one of the officers hands? What the fuck!

Republicans, parasites hiding in human vessels, incapable of courtesy, kindness or any attributes respective of the human race.

[yardwork]

11. Republicans are cowards.

[Whiskeytide]

12. Next time the CP officers should just usher ...

… the democrats to safety. The republican congressional reps and senators need to meet and greet their touring constituents.

[Marthe48]

13. Brave Sir Robin (sarcasm)

As soon as I read this post, this Monty Python bit from Holy Grail came to mind:

[3825-87867]

14. WIth apologies to Evard Munch