We told you yesterday that Rep. Ted Lieu wondered if military personnel participating in the “Salute to America” event in DC would be doing so in violation of Defense Department rules. Lieu also welcomed rain at the event:
More proof that God has a sense of humor and karma is real.#TrumpParade https://t.co/LF9kmapc1C
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 4, 2019
California Assemblymember, Republican Melissa Melendez, had heard enough from Lieu:
Dear Ted, this is a celebration of our magnificent country, something every American can be proud of, regardless of political affiliation.
Also, you’re an ass. MM #ProudToBeAnAmerican https://t.co/aRIkun0oQ4
— Melissa Melendez (@asmMelendez) July 4, 2019
However, the congressman thought he spotted an opening, and invoked his resume in an attempt to gain higher ground in this particular fight:
Dear @asmMelendez: No, this was a partisan event where the @GOP Republican National Committee doled out VIP passes to donors. Our taxpayer funds were subsidizing a campaign event.
Also, I served on active duty in the American military to defend your right to call people names. https://t.co/S3M3VJ5rXC
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) July 4, 2019
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Bad idea, Ted. Brace for a nuking:
Thanks for your 4 years of active duty service. My husband and I are both @USNavy vets with nearly 40 yrs of service btwn us.
So, I guess I secured my own right to call you an ass. MM https://t.co/WRxU8caR2N
— Melissa Melendez (@asmMelendez) July 5, 2019
And we have a winner by knockout!
So much owning Ted here. It's beautiful. https://t.co/3TNATyHb2r
— Jonathan (@thiscampbellguy) July 5, 2019
Well done, MM. https://t.co/YMGkyQ3Ox0
— Gary Kenworthy (@gary_kenworthy) July 5, 2019
BURN!!! https://t.co/RTJ9znEKEs
— Crystal Gaddy (@crystal_gaddy) July 5, 2019
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