Twitchy told you earlier about Sen. Mazie Hirono getting up and walking out of Sen. Ted Cruz’s hearing on “The Right of the People Peaceably to Assemble: Protecting Speech by Stopping Anarchist Violence” while declining to make any comment critical of Antifa.
The hearing was poorly attended, especially by GOP Senators, which is a shame, because the testimony given was eye-opening to those who haven’t been watching videos of the attacks on the federal courthouse in Portland and the federal agents guarding it.
Here’s Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli testifying about the injuries sustained by law enforcement officers:
.@HomelandKen says that out of 277 injuries to law enforcement officers from rioters, 113 have been eye injuries from lasers. pic.twitter.com/ez2MC0YmTr
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 4, 2020
Mostly peaceful eye injuries.
— Benjamin Goldberg III (@IiiGoldberg) August 4, 2020
Too bad this is senate only, would've been fun to have Nadler there.
— Montblanc (@montblancad) August 4, 2020
Jerry Nadler, the congressman who called Antifa an “imaginary thing”?
It's crazy that lasers of that strength are allowed to be bought by anyone. Having said that, you also allow almost anyone to buy a gun. I'm amazed we haven't seen officers shot at these riots yet.
— Carl SaxMan?? ?? (@1keydonkey) August 4, 2020
Use a laser, go to jail. TEN YEARS.
There. I fixed it.
— America Weeps o7 ?? (@America_weeps) August 4, 2020
This needs to be a severely punishable offense. To attempt to blind officers permanently is almost as serious as a deadly offense. It should be recognized as so by law.
— Enough is enough.. 2020 (@GasdenRattler) August 4, 2020
Democrats just laugh.
— S. Harp (@SHarp56_) August 4, 2020
Democrats snicker when officers get hurt
— DirkDiggler272 (@diggler272) August 4, 2020
And here’s Andy Ngo, who’s had plenty of run-ins with Antifa:
"Antifa and its allies have made rioting into an art form in Portland." pic.twitter.com/GziQPrJEnu
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 4, 2020
"I have worked undercover for months and I’ve seen with my own eyes how hundreds of so-called protesters work together to carry out acts of organized criminality against government and civilians."
Watch my full testimony to congress about #antifa: https://t.co/UBOaCt9mkM pic.twitter.com/xsbfjITDVZ
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 5, 2020
This man deserves a medal.
— My Oath Never Expires ?? (@Gunalizer) August 5, 2020
Was Nadler in the room? Glad you got the chance to address DC. But will they go on with business as usual?
— KBlue (@ktahoeblue) August 4, 2020
Here's hoping this Congressional hearing provides any meaningful relief or protective legislation.
— Scarlett2k?? (@DadamsEve) August 4, 2020
It is the Portland city officials that incubated this Petri dish of violence.
— Searching for a REAL America 1st Party (@michaelchiav) August 4, 2020
He forgot to mention Antifa has sympathizers (or members) in the local press there. Hell, the local government officials have cut the legs out from under the police force. People are getting attacked in broad daylight. Anyone with a generic press sticker can’t be touched by cops.
— The Government Cheese (@TheGovtCheese) August 4, 2020
Andy should receive a Pulitzer for his brave work of REAL Journalism.
— DLNesara?????? (@DLHay) August 4, 2020
This chap has been the people’s eyes and ears on the frontlines of the riots and as such, should be respected.
— Kevin Kanak (@kanakkev) August 4, 2020
I watched it live. You did an excellent job presenting the facts
— TheAbeLincolnExperience (@AbeExperience) August 5, 2020
Imagine what these people would be like with full government support if this is how they carry on now with only limited partial support.
— ? Popcorn McGee ? (@catelee_1) August 5, 2020
Thank you @MrAndyNgo for your fearless, intrepid reporting. No one has done more to expose Antifa then you. A single ray of truth that has shattered the mainstream media blackout
— Todd (@MadTownTodd) August 5, 2020
You were excellent. I noticed none of the Democrats wanted to question you which speaks volumes!
— Green grass and high tides (@Vik68139095) August 5, 2020
Wake up America #AntifaDomesticTerrorists
— Abram Wagner ?? (@HonestAbeInOH) August 5, 2020
And just to show how effective the anarchists’ PR campaign has been, here’s Sen. Ron Wyden praising Portland’s “Wall of Moms”:
Many of the people from the “wall of moms” were filmed engaging in rioting themselves, @RonWyden. For example, one handled out slabs of concrete for others to use as projectiles, another tried to break into federal court front door & another used rope to try & pull down barrier. https://t.co/NAm2FJRyub
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 4, 2020
Related:
Straight fire: Sen. Mazie Hirono walks out of Sen. Ted Cruz’s hearing, refuses to denounce Antifa (video) https://t.co/6b1CnGsIGG
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) August 4, 2020
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