On Tuesday evening, President Trump sent out this tweet calling out the “so-called angry crowds” that have formed at recess town halls held by GOP legislators.
The so-called angry crowds in home districts of some Republicans are actually, in numerous cases, planned out by liberal activists. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2017
In the past few hours, there have been many tweets about protests at GOP town halls; here’s a collection of just some of them from some the usual suspects.
From the SEIU:
#ResistanceRecess rally @ Ted Cruz's office at 808 Travis Street in Houston at 12pm. It's going to be huuuuuuge!https://t.co/fKlN0PEU2N pic.twitter.com/20yjUro31M
— SEIU Texas (@SEIUTX) February 21, 2017
Tyrek Lee, @SEIU EVP opens up our #WeWillPersist rally pledging his support for all civil liberties. #CareNotChaos pic.twitter.com/3kHl7J0DvR
— 1199SEIU Mass. (@1199mass) February 21, 2017
Phenomenal showing today at Congressman Dave Trott's office in Troy today with nearly 150 people showing up to… https://t.co/ok4mf6z8ce
— SEIU Healthcare Michigan (@seiuhcmi) February 21, 2017
Workers across the country are asking their members of Congress #WhatsYourPlan? #CareNotChaos #TownHallhttps://t.co/7VQOGQXDJx pic.twitter.com/1Zgmn0iz6L
— SEIU (@SEIU) February 21, 2017
Organizing for Action Tennessee:
Take the next step—become an OFA fellow and learn to organize your community to fight for what's right: https://t.co/JPHpZ6TFiI #OFAction
— All On The Line TN (@allontheline_tn) February 10, 2017
Rallying outside @MarshaBlackburn town hall with our partners @ppmet to stand up for #CareNotChaos #OFAction pic.twitter.com/XbRcVUSEY8
— Elizabeth Henderson (@ECHLizzy) February 21, 2017
Listen to your constituents @MarshaBlackburn! #CareNotChaos #OFAction pic.twitter.com/mFP54EUOz4
— Elizabeth Henderson (@ECHLizzy) February 21, 2017
Show us your plan @MarshaBlackburn @DonaldJTrumpJr #CareNotChoas pic.twitter.com/SsRQ4ch3Ou
— Elizabeth Henderson (@ECHLizzy) February 21, 2017
Planned Parenthood — both local chapters and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund:
Hundreds and hundreds show up to stand with Planned Parenthood in Knoxville today. #StandWithPP pic.twitter.com/pi6CTRSfjr
— Planned Parenthood of Middle & East Tennessee (@ppmet) February 11, 2017
This was bigger than we thought! #615Resist #IStandWithPP https://t.co/VG9UbMrgVf
— Planned Parenthood of Middle & East Tennessee (@ppmet) January 20, 2017
We're sending out the #PPSearchParty tomorrow! We'll be looking for @SenToomey to tell him his constituents #StandWithPP! pic.twitter.com/e37tcth96X
— Planned Parenthood PA Advocates (@PPAdvocatesPA) February 21, 2017
Angry constituents confront Chuck Grassley in Iowa: “If it wasn’t for Obamacare, we wouldn’t be able to afford insurance!” pic.twitter.com/vrbhbOiBMM
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) February 21, 2017
The woman who called out @jasoninthehouse's attacks on care at Planned Parenthood speaks out: https://t.co/y86PbfJFXn #IStandWithPP pic.twitter.com/sDIwACR3NS
— Planned Parenthood Action (@PPact) February 21, 2017
MoveOn:
5 ways to Resist @realdonaldtrump pic.twitter.com/tCv0gmMnC8
— MoveOn (@MoveOn) February 21, 2017
This really happened. @joniernst #TalkWithUs https://t.co/mJwyYfSTsP #ResistanceRecess https://t.co/aqhXgVxYAJ
— MoveOn (@MoveOn) February 21, 2017
#WhereIsTheGOP? @SenToddYoung. https://t.co/mJwyYfSTsP #ResistanceRecess pic.twitter.com/qU4kc88Gwp
— MoveOn (@MoveOn) February 21, 2017
It has come to this:
Specific threats weren't detailed. But new warning shows growing concern about safety of Members of Congress https://t.co/ho3a2ZxKvn
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) February 21, 2017
NBC 4’s Scott MacFarlane reported last week that legislators have been told to take caution:
A new memo distributed to members of Congress Thursday told them to remain vigilant as they leave the protective bubble of the nation’s capital and return to their home districts for the Presidents Day week recess.
The memo from the U.S. House sergeant-at-arms to every representative in the House doesn’t mention a specific threat, but it instructs them to alert their local police if they plan to attend a public meeting.
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The alert also warned them to be careful near their homes.
“It is especially critical to note that if your home address and phone number are publicly available, you should remain particularly alert regarding your surroundings.”
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