Rep. Brian Mast: 'I lost two legs for Jake Tapper's right to say whatever the hell he wants'; Update: Tapper doubles down

The top-trending story on Twitchy right now — and it should be — is CNN anchor Jake Tapper questioning if Rep. Brian Mast is truly committed to democracy “here in the United States” because he voted against impeaching President Trump for a second time.

Word finally got around to Mast, who had this to say to Tapper:

I lost two legs for @jaketapper's right to say whatever the hell he wants, but that free speech also protects the Republicans he is so eager to condemn for asking Constitutional questions about the election. https://t.co/ViNrwz9cbU

— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) January 13, 2021

And not that it needs to be said again, but can we talk about all the times Democrats have contested elections won by Republicans?

Thank you for your sacrifice and continued service to this country!

— Amy ?? (@ThePoshPrincess) January 13, 2021

Thank you for your service, sir.

— Maureen Jenkins (@Maureen2370) January 13, 2021

Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and for speaking truth to power.

— saintlande (@saintlande) January 14, 2021

Holy shit, my dog AND my ficus tree felt this….ouch!

— CarolinaConservative2 (@real1776CC) January 14, 2021

Thank you for your service. Jake is in the minority. Most are with you. : )

— Cornelia (@Corneli43583123) January 14, 2021

@jaketapper absolutely owns you an apology!

— What, Lorraine? What? ?? (@BlueFalcon_69) January 13, 2021

911 I’d like to report a murder

— The Doctor Says Taxation is Theft ??????? (@Timelord420) January 14, 2021

It just goes to show you the liberal elites, they value your sacrifice when it’s for their beliefs. he’s ok with you being harmed but it has to be for the voice he wants heard or defended. This is why there is a divide. Do as I say, not as I do. Listen to me only #dems

— SandyToes (@sandytoes77) January 14, 2021

You’ve done and sacrificed more for this country than @jaketapper would do in 100 lifetimes. He is a tool.

— imanusmc (@imanusmc) January 14, 2021

He owes you an apology sir. And not one of those liberal apologies that go like this. “I’m sorry, but…”

— Mike Dub ??? (@MW_MSFG) January 14, 2021

https://twitter.com/Astrovannotdog/status/1349509036287295488

Jake is a grifter. Never risked or sacrificed a thing while he uses others' sacrifices to pad his pockets. Disgraceful.

— GodfroiDeBouillon (@GodfroiB) January 14, 2021

He owes you a pretty big apology.

— The Galactic Ostrich (@GalacticOstrich) January 14, 2021

I might move to Florida just to vote for you.

— Ol' Dirty Hamster (@oldirtyhamster) January 14, 2021

God bless you Congressman, a man with legit nadz. Unlike Jake Tapper.

— MsTonyDee (@CarmiOnTheVerge) January 14, 2021

Tapper is a POS and everyone knows it. Karma is coming. Hang tough, and thank you for you sacrifice Sir.

— Tim Martin (@TM497) January 14, 2021

We’ve checked Tapper’s feed for an apology, but he’s too busy interviewing his friend James Comey.

Former FBI Director James Comey tells @jaketapper the Capitol attack was a "planned assault" https://t.co/kag4dexK5H

— State of the Union (@CNNSotu) January 13, 2021

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Update:

We were all waiting for the thank you for your service but … you voted to commit sedition.

You’re a hero for your service and I’m grateful, as I’ve said before. And yes i question the commitment to democracy of anyone who spread election lies, signed onto that deranged TX AG lawsuit, and voted to commit sedition. You were not just asking questions.

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 14, 2021

Just take the loss Jake https://t.co/YPMh2e1kMW

— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) January 14, 2021

@jaketapper If you said the same thing about Tammy Duckworth you'd be fired tomorrow. Only difference is that she has a D next to her name.

— Frankie Boy (@frankieboy1) January 14, 2021

I called It! A non-apology apology. He could not care less. Rep. Mast losing his legs is his problem. Leftist political views shall have primacy here!

— Tom Piper (@TomPipe63162161) January 14, 2021

He needs to quit while his head is only 3/4 of the way up his ass .

— Rkreb (@Rkreb1) January 14, 2021

Related:

‘DISGUSTING’: Jake Tapper says GOP Rep who ‘lost his legs fighting for democracy abroad’ may not be as committed to it in the U.S. https://t.co/9Pd0aQuUpo

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 13, 2021